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Sneaker Style…
What color socks to wear with running shoes and what sneakers to wear
with shorts
What color socks should one wear if
wearing blue jeans and white running shoes with black and gray
trim? (Appleton, WI)
Okay, you really hit a fashion nerve. I want to affirm that the
sneakers that you refer to are NOT those bulky, boxy, white leather,
no-brainer, styleless clod of a thing that scores of style-impoverished
Americans see as standard-issue non-office foot attire! I really hope
so.
Besides, the whole idea of coordinating socks with white sneakers and
jeans absolutely stymies me. If one was to spend such a tremendous
amount of time fretting about coordinating their socks with sneaks,
one would assume that at least the same amount of energy would be spent
in seeking a
sneaker with style, pizzazz, and a certain amount of laidback
coolness. Not those nasty white leather freight boxes disguising
themselves as running shoes.
There are plenty of white sneakers that have a certain amount of
fashionable oomph to them. The design is less bulky and more
streamlined, while the details are refined and stylized enough to
look great with sportswear. The best sock to wear with any sneaker,
particularly white ones, is one that doesn’t show at all, like a cotton
ped which
reduces foot odor by absorbing perspiration and leaves a bare, clean
line around the ankle. By all means, avoid tube socks or white anklets.
I am going on vacation and will be walking
quite a bit. What sneakers/tennis shoes are fashionable to
wear with shorts? I
want something that doesn't look too clunky. (Kansas City, MO)
Aw, a woman after my own heart who actually cares about her total look.
There are so many absolutely
cute and stylish sneaker styles
around that
you may have a hard time narrowing down to just one pair. First, be sure
that where you are traveling, shorts are appropriate rather than a nice
knee-length peasant or denim skirt.
A slip-on sneaker or
skimmer will create the
illusion of a longer leg and punch up the look a bit. Another
consideration would be an
espadrille or wedge sandal which are very hot
shoe styles this season- both are incredibly comfortable and more
sophisticated than wearing a sneaker.
When you do consider a tennis shoe, running shoe, or designer sneaker,
always think about the proportion of your leg in combination with the
proportion of the shoe. Women with thin legs and calves look more in
sync in a sneaker style that has a sleek upper and thin sole in the
style of a racing sneaker. While a heavier or more muscular leg looks in
balance with a trainer that has a sturdier sole and fuller upper, like a
retro 80’s running shoe. Horizontal decorative sneaker stripes will also
create the illusion of a broader foot.
Just because it is a sneaker,
does not guarantee instant comfort- the shoe needs to offer enough
support and cushiness to suit your foot shape.
A bold color palette is a key trend this season and there’s no better
way to perk up a simple vacation wardrobe than with a color splash from
a very cool looking sneaker! Bon voyage!
--June 02, 2005
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