Corporate Kicks: 17 Outfit ideas to inspire you to rock sneakers to the office
It’s time to give your heels and pumps a break and bust out those sneakers instead for a chic and enviably comfortable office look.
Without doubt, sneakers are having a true moment in fashion of late. Celebrities like Rihanna have thrilled sneakerheads world over with her edgy FENTY PUMA collaborations and of course, you have the Yeezys which has gained an undisputed cult following. Corporate dress codes aside, if you work in an office with a lenient dress code, it’s perfectly acceptable to rock sneakers to work – provided you style them right.
So, how do you pull off sneakers to the office without looking like you’re more appropriately dressed for an errand run or the gym? Here are some quick tips:
- Keep the rest of your outfit tailored. Which means no loose-fitting pants or baggy tops. To compensate for your casual footwear, opt for tailored items like blazers, shirts or a tailored skirt and dress up your look with statement jewelry and professional-looking makeup.
- Venture beyond the classic whites and opt for metallic kicks! The great thing about a pair of sleek metallic sneakers is that it does not look either sporty or sloppy, and actually visually registers more like a regular shoe. Tips to rock them? Top it off with a pair of chic shades and you’ve got yourself an office look that’s enviably comfortable and on-trend.
- Switch it up and experiment with different fabrics. Another way to avoid creating an outfit ensemble that looks more appropriate for the gym than the office is to experiment with sneakers featuring unexpected fabrics – like suede, for instance. Top it off with pair of it-girl worthy cigarette pants, a textured cross body bag, statement accessories and you have the perfect day-to-night outfit.
We’ve included a gallery of our favourite streetstyle looks that has definitely gotten us inspired to ditch the heels and bust out the sneakers for the office – check them out in the slideshow above!
Sarah Khan
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