What we love about chunky sneakers – and what makes them so popular – is their wearability.
With fashion rules changing every season, sneakers are one shoe you can wear with everything from a pantsuit to a midi-dress. It’s all about the color scheme of your shoes and how you style them.
Jacqueline Jossa, Lady Amelia Windsor, Bella Hadid, and Sara Sampaio show different ways on how to wear chunky sneakers (Credit: Lia Toby / Derrick Salters / Mega / WENN)
Don’t be afraid to be creative and use your chunky sneakers as a way of making a look more casual and dressed down.
Levi’s 721 High-Rise Skinny Jeans, $69.50 at Zappos, Madden Girl Cropped Wrap Top, $32 at Zappos, Acne Studios Oversized Distressed Denim Jacket, $422 at Matches Fashion, Fila Disruptor II Premium Sneakers, $49.60 to $120.59 at Amazon
Sneakers are even starting to make an appearance on the red carpet at the Oscars. These shoes are the ones you’ll keep at the front of your closet to wear every day.
Raey Bust-cup Silk Crepe de Chine Slip Dress, $195 at Matches Fashion, Nashelle Large Pure Hoop Earrings, $35 at Nordstrom, Kate Spade Roulette Raffia Dots Chain Clutch, $198 at Zappos, Nerogiardini Chunky Lace-Up Sneaker, $279 at Nordstrom
Whatever your lifestyle is, you need a pair of chunky sneakers in your closet. Professional women in the city use them as their commuter shoes when running for the subway or leaving the office.
12 Storeez Oversized Double-Breasted Blazer, $203 at Farfetch, 12 Storeez Corduroy Wide-Leg Trousers, $147 at Farfetch, Madewell Northside Vintage Tee, $16 at Zappos, Steve Madden Isles 2 Sneakers, $89.95 at Zappos
If you’re someone who can’t do without their weekly yoga lesson, these will be your post-workout shoes.
Year of Ours Heather V-Bra, $77 at Zappos, Year of Ours Yoga Leggings, $88 at Zappos, Karl Lagerfeld Ventura 2 Chunky Sneakers, $316 at Farfetch
While minimalistic neutrals are always available, you’ll see seasonal colors popping up every few months. You want to consider your closet’s overall aesthetic and what style will give you the most bang for your buck.
Designer sneakers are amongst the most collectible accessory in the fashion industry. While bags will always reign supreme, sneakers have been having a major moment since the first Air Jordans hit the market.
The next shoes you want to add to your closet have to be chunky sneakers!