Converse sneakers are not only timeless, but ageless foranyone who wears them. I'm just saying....
A friend of mine at Raleigh Racquet Club was rocking herblack Converse with black jeans, print shirt and black cardigan. What I lovedwas despite being a member of the over 50 crowd, she is comfortable enough inher own style to wear them casually and for fun. TJ, is actually one of themost classy ladies I know. She is a true southerner with the most gentle wayabout her. So seeing her today in her Chuck Taylor's was a hoot!
It made me think, though, so let's get back to wearingConverse sneakers or sneakers in general as part of your wardrobe. We all wearsneakers for a variety of reasons.
* for athletic reasons when participating in sports
* for walking long distances or for travel
* for comfort, because having another type of shoe forcasual wear may be too hard to select and not worn enough to warrant purchasing
* as a fashion statement (now we are talking)
These are my thoughts on sneakers. Sneakers are a neededlifestyle item best worn with sweats, warm-up suits, shorts, capri's, andathletic wear. A regular athletic sneaker doesn’t look so good with jeans thatare blue (or any other color) unless they are more of a "fashionsneaker".
Fashion sneakers usually have a look and personality oftheir own. I love a good fashion sneaker, and when I see someone in publicwearing them it makes me smile. They’re so versatile, and can be worn with mostcolored jeans, summer casual dresses, a cool leather pant, free flowing skirts,leggings, jeggings and maxi dresses. You either get it and do it, or you don’t.Typically, I find fashion sneakers at department stores, places like DSW andonline at Zappos, like these:
Next time you go shopping for a casual sneaker, thinkabout how you actually plan to wear them. TJ's look with her Chuck Talyor'sConverse gave her an updated, but certainly not over the top, casual look (greatfor the pro-shop that she was working in, and comfortable enough to spend acouple hours on her feet). Fashion sneakers tend to offer an option for thosewho just can't pretend to want to wear a Nike or Addidas athletic sneaker withtheir everyday casual wear. So here’s to all those willing to walk on the wildside!
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I absolutely loved this post! Your distinction between fashion and athletic sneakers really resonated—it's so refreshing to be reminded that sneakers aren't just for workouts but can truly elevate casual and stylish looks. I especially loved the anecdote about TJ rocking her Chuck Taylors with effortless flair—classic, ageless, and oh-so-comfortable.
ReplyDeleteFashion sneakers bring so much personality to everyday outfits—from dresses and skirts to jeggings and maxi dresses. They’re versatile, cheerful, and just plain fun!
Speaking of fabulous sneakers, I’d also love to see the stylish offerings from Shoebacca featured here—they have such a great range of fashion-forward designs that would fit right into this conversation.
Here’s to celebrating sneakers that do more than support—you make them shine. Thanks for the inspiration!