Women's sneakers entered the fashionable Olympus a few years ago and still do not give up their positions. The design and structure of the outsole changes only slightly. Otherwise, it is still a convenient and beautiful option for every day, date, walk.
Content:
- How it all began
- Reasons to buy sneakers sooner
- What fashion couturiers love
- The right combination is everything
How it all began
The story goes back to 1892, when the world saw sneakers. At first, only professional athletes wore them, but then ordinary residents of large cities began to buy them.
The name of the shoe was fixed from the English expression, which literally means "move silently." Indeed, wearing this pair with a thick but soft sole, it was possible to sneak up unnoticed. Still, the boots strongly resembled basketball shoes and were therefore unpopular.
Ever since the sport became popular and loved by all people, many designers began to think about how to combine ordinary shoes and sports. Many attempts were made, but for the first time it was possible to do this in 1917 by the Converse All-Stars company: fashion designers improved the sneakers of basketball players.
Then the fashion was taken up by such giants of fitness accessories as Puma, Adidas and even Dior. Models with laces and Velcro, heels and hidden wedges appeared and disappeared on sale. For the platform under the heel, which gave the girl a couple of extra centimeters of height, we can thank the designer Isabelle Marant. But ordinary users remembered the very same ordinary sneakers with a low top and a comfortable last most of all.
Today many brands produce sneakers for everyday wear. But only a few make really comfortable models using the most modern technologies.
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The result of age-old evolution
There are so many different styles in fashion boutiques today that even seasoned stylists and shoppers get confused.
Therefore, the list contains the main distinguishing features by which you can identify sneakers:
- The same rubber outsole that hides steps and does not deform for a long time from walking.
- High ankle, tightly wrapped around the ankle.
- One of three types of fastening - laces, side zipper or wide Velcro.
- The presence of a hidden wedge, covered with the same fabric as the main part of the boot.
- The jumper on the top of the shoe, made of textiles, leather and suede - the same materials that were used for sewing sneakers.
Otherwise, options are possible. The outsole received the greatest variety. For those who still find it difficult to maintain balance, there are flat models.
Need to add a few centimeters of height?
It does not matter, because on the shelves there are probably still products on the thick platform.
When you want to feel more graceful and be "on top", sneakers on a wedge heel - open or closed - will come to the rescue.
Some girls say that sneakers are suitable for learning to walk in heels.
At first, such shoes help you get used to the position of the foot and keep your back straight when moving.
Reasons to buy sneakers sooner
Who would love these shoes?
In fact, almost all girls. Thanks to a large selection of materials, colors and decorative elements, these sneakers can be worn with almost any item and fit into a wide variety of wardrobe. Summer models are traditionally lighter, while winter ones have insulation inside - textiles or natural fur.
The appearance is also strikingly different.Now in boutiques and shops you can find accessories in a variety of styles:
- Glam rock involves a combination of femininity, bordering on flamboyant glamor, and boldness. Distinctive jewelry - shiny colors for gold, silver, pink metallic, the presence of crystals, rivets, decorative chains. Usually they are produced with a small wedge heel, but if you wish and some perseverance, you can find new clothes on a classic sole.
- Ankle boots are more like a male pair. The same sporty look, the same flat sole. But the materials used are more "serious" - leather and suede.
Another advantage boot - Convenience, because the foot and ankle are tightly fixed. A girl can wear sneakers with a dress (even with a flying lace) or a skirt. And she will not have to sacrifice comfort for the sake of beauty. Even those who have never stood in heels can walk in such shoes.
Like any other footwear, sneakers need to be selected depending on the lifestyle, color type and shape. If you want this style as often as possible, it makes sense to have several pairs of different designs and colors in your wardrobe at once.
From thin jeans to natural fur
It is believed that sneakers are an option exclusively for the off-season. Therefore, fabrics are used thin and light:
- Suede is an attribute of exceptionally dry weather, but it will successfully fit into a feminine wardrobe, consisting mostly of dresses and skirts.
- Leather - both natural and artificial - is suitable for lovers of casual style, because they can be easily combined with both trousers and simple-cut skirts.
- Textile. Suitable for everyday walks, will be an excellent base in the wardrobe.
Although the textile upper is designed for summer, it can get too hot in it. Experienced sneaker lovers warn that it is better if the pair is decorated with mesh inserts. This is not only beauty, but also additional ventilation.
However, there are often winter models in the assortment of stores. In this case, the inner side is insulated. Outside, such models get a slightly elongated top.
Color solutions can be very different, although black, white, gray and blue are considered classics. If a textile model is selected, that is, for the summer season, then you can choose brighter shades.
For example, this season, light yellow, light green, and pale blue were especially popular. In winter, more saturated tones, such as red and brown, look interesting.
What fashion couturiers love
Fashion couturiers have long presented collections in which sneakers are almost the central part.
So we managed to identify several trends in 2021:
- Chunky platform sole. Firstly, a thick sole will visually stretch out growth, in addition, large sneakers focus on a chiseled, slender figure.
- In the new season shoes should attract attention. A wide variety of decor elements are welcome - from embroidery directly on the side or front side to contrasting fasteners and unusual laces.
- Some designers have opted for a not only thick sole, but also a relief, strongly curved. The main feature of such models is light, pastel colors, which do not distract attention from the shoes themselves.
Since Street style is at its peak this season, sneakers can be worn anywhere. This means that the colors are very different. In addition to the classics - black, white, gray sneakers - in 2021 there are several especially fashionable colors and prints.
Brightness is in trend, so stylists advise not to be shy and wear scarlet, orange and space blue pairs of shoes even for a daily walk. NS
come up with something more original?
You can always opt for printed sneakers. All kinds of geometric prints, abstract drawings, like pieces from the paintings of the impressionists, are especially relevant. The material looks original, imitating metal - gold or silver.
With richly decorated options, you should be careful: combining such sneakers is much more difficult.
If a girl is not so long ago fond of fashion and is not yet confident in her abilities, it is worth choosing pastel colors - peach, pale pink and any shades of beige are in fashion.
The choice is not as easy as it seems
If once shoes of this kind were designed only for young people, today they are worn by everyone - from adolescents to representatives of the older generation. Indeed, correctly selected sneakers suit everyone. Therefore, it is important for all lovers of sports-casual couples to know how to choose the right model.
The assortment is studied according to the following algorithm:
- We decide on the season and, accordingly, on the materials.
- Sole type and upper design - based on clothing style, wardrobe and lifestyle. For fans of Street Style experiments, a fashionable rough sole is shown. For those who want something more modest and relaxed, you can choose the classics, flat sole without heels and wedges.
- The shade is chosen depending on the color palette of the wardrobe and the color type - Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
If the girl nevertheless decided to purchase a model on a platform, hidden wedge heel or heel, then another selection criterion appears - the presence of a backdrop. There should be a tight insert behind the heel, which will securely fix the foot.
Traditionally, before paying for a purchase, you need to check the quality of all the details: seams, joints between the upper and the sole, fittings. And be sure to walk in sneakers. If the purchase is planned via the Internet, then experienced women of fashion advise you to carefully read the reviews.
The right combination is everything
It's not enough just to buy sneakers - you also need to know what to wear with a new thing and how to properly fit a pair into your wardrobe. Fortunately, inspiration can be found on the Internet: from stylists, celebrities, and fashion bloggers.
After examining several hundred photos, you can highlight the most successful, interesting and creative solutions:
- In warm weather, you can get by with the standard set - jeans, sneakers and t-shirt. If desired, jeans can be safely replaced with a sun skirt that reaches the ankle.
- For every day, combinations with jeans and a bomber jacket are suitable. In the fall, this outfit will keep you warm, while a light jacket and wide mom jeans are more popular than ever.
- For going to school, working without a dress code or walking, an outfit consisting of a straight skirt below the knee, slightly loose sweatshirt and a city backpack.
- Cold snap obliges to wear coat-oversize or voluminous down jackets. It is worth complementing the outerwear with jeans or leggings made of dense, opaque materials - and you will get a stylish set that suits any figure.
Surely many girls are wondering - is it possible to wear sneakers with dresses?
Are these shoes suitable for festive occasions?
For the red carpet, you will have to choose something more classic, but for informal holidays, sneakers with a small wedge heel can be used. They will have to be mixed with light dresses with a clear silhouette. The optimal length is to the knee or below.
Low top sneakers can also be paired with shorts. However, the choice of this wardrobe item will have to be approached responsibly: with the now fashionable Bermuda and wide urban models to mid-thigh, rare sneakers will look good.
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Peeping behind the stars
Shoes of this style are loved not only by ordinary girls, but also by Hollywood stars. For example, Jennifer Lopez was often seen wearing black leather sneakers. Gold embellishments and contrasting white soles make this model perfect for everyday use. Therefore, the singer combines them with the same leather leggings, a loose chunky knit jumper.
Lover of casual style Emma Watson opted for white sneakers with a simple design without unnecessary details. But there are many times more options for combinations with them. The actress wears them with a denim jacket, straight jeans. But sometimes she can be seen wearing the same sneakers and a pleated skirt.
Those who want to create a more daring image can be guided by another famous actress - Kristen Stewart. She wears her sneakers with a miniskirt and a fitted top. Life hack from a star: it is worth replacing the top with a lingerie-style dress and you will get an image for a party or disco.
Sometimes it is difficult for girls to make up a fashionable bow on their own. Photos of stars (including domestic ones) will come to the rescue. Interesting combinations can be seen on them. Then all that remains is to change the color palette to a more suitable one.
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