How to Wear White Sneakers: Seven White Sneakers Outfit Ideas From Office to Weekend
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A good white sneakers outfit looks planned, not like you grabbed your gym shoes on the way out the door. We picked one classic white leather sneaker and built seven outfits around it, from a Monday at the office to a drizzly Saturday. Every piece is shoppable right now, and each look shows a different way to make the same pair feel new.
White sneakers go with almost every color, which is why so many closets have a pair. The trick is matching the rest of the outfit to the day, with sharper pieces for work and softer ones for the weekend. Scroll through the looks, borrow a full outfit or a single piece, and see how far one pair can go.
The one piece
VEJA Esplar in Extra White
The VEJA Esplar is the clean, low profile leather sneaker that makes every outfit on this page work. It has a genuine leather upper, a padded collar, a round toe and a lace front closure with blind eyelets, so the front stays smooth and simple. Logos are kept to the heel, the tongue and a small leather logo on the vamp, which keeps the white looking crisp.
Inside, the lining is organic cotton and the insole is lightly cushioned for all day comfort. The outsole is made of wild rubber from the Amazonian forest, and the shoes are made in Brazil. Zappos measured the heel at 1 inch on a size 9, so you get a little lift while the shoe still feels flat.
Shop it at Zappos1. Office Ready: A Crisp White Shirt and Navy Blazer Look That Lets Your Sneakers Clock In
Start with the Quince 100% Organic Cotton Poplin Long Sleeve Shirt in Classic White, a lightweight yet crisp shirt in breathable organic cotton poplin. Tuck it into the Everlane Draper Pleated Pant in Buttersmooth in Heathered Oat, a wide leg trouser with front pleats and two side pockets. The fabric is a TENCEL Lyocell and organic cotton blend that feels soft and light, so you stay comfortable from the first meeting to the last.
Layer the Boden Stamford Ponte Blazer in Navy on top for structure that still moves with you. Boden cuts it from flexible, crease resistant ponte inspired by classic tailoring, so it still looks sharp after the commute. If you are 5 foot 6 or shorter, Everlane says the 30 inch inseam gives a floor length, slouchy look that sits nicely over the white VEJA sneakers.
Poplin shirt: Quince 100% Organic Cotton Poplin Long Sleeve Shirt in Classic White · Pleated trousers: Everlane The Draper Pleated Pant in Buttersmooth in Heathered Oat · Sneakers: VEJA Women's VEJA Esplar in Extra White · Blazer: Boden Stamford Ponte Blazer in Navy
2. Saturday Errands: A Cozy Sweatshirt Look With a Bag That Holds the Whole To Do List
Saturday calls for the Rails Erla Sweatshirt in Heather Grey, a 100% cotton French terry pullover with a band collar and a half placket. Pleated shoulders and yoke details make it look more put together than a regular sweatshirt. Pair it with the AG Billie Jean in Powder, a relaxed straight jean in AG's nearly white wash, cut to sit low on the hip with a roomy leg.
Rothy's The Daily Crossbody in Black Sand keeps your phone, keys, wallet and grocery list in two interior slip pockets behind a zip closure. Its strap adjusts and detaches, and the whole bag is machine washable when the farmers market gets messy. The black basketweave gives the soft grey and pale denim some contrast, and the white VEJA sneakers pick up the light jeans.
Sweatshirt: Rails Erla Sweatshirt in Heather Grey · Relaxed straight jeans: AG Jeans Billie Jean in Powder · Sneakers: VEJA Women's VEJA Esplar in Extra White · Crossbody bag: Rothy's The Daily Crossbody in Black Sand
3. Travel Day: A Soft Fleece Half Zip Look Built for Long Lines and Longer Flights
Comfort comes first on travel days, and the Everlane Luxe Fleece Half-Zip Sweatshirt in Bone has a fleece back for softness and an oversized fit with a dropped shoulder. The funnel neck zips up on a cold plane and opens once you land. Below it, the Jenni Kayne Demi Pant in Black pulls on like loungewear but drapes like a trouser, in a silky soft rayon and polyester blend.
Everlane's ReNew Transit Weekender in Black holds a 15 inch laptop in a padded sleeve, with two water bottle holders and an exterior zip pocket. A pass through slides over your suitcase handle, and you can carry it crossbody, on the shoulder or by hand. White sneakers keep your feet happy on long walks to the gate, and black pants hide whatever spills on the flight.
Half-zip sweatshirt: Everlane Luxe Fleece Half-Zip Sweatshirt in Bone · Pull-on wide leg pants: Jenni Kayne Demi Pant in Black · Sneakers: VEJA Women's VEJA Esplar in Extra White · Weekender bag: Everlane The ReNew Transit Weekender in Black
4. Brunch With Friends: A Striped Tee and Silk Skirt Look That Feels Relaxed and Polished
For brunch, start with FRAME's The Trim Crew in Cream Stripe, a Supima cotton tee with button front patch pockets and contrast trim. Tuck it into the Quince 100% Washable Silk Skirt in Black, a bias cut midi in mulberry silk with a satin finish and a hidden elastic waistband. The skirt is 29 inches long in a size small, which leaves plenty of room to show off your sneakers.
Drape the Jenni Kayne Cotton Cocoon Cardigan in Ivory over your shoulders when the patio gets breezy. It has the same fit as the brand's best selling Cashmere Cocoon Sweater, made here in an Italian organic cotton blend. Ivory, black stripes and white leather look fresh together, and the sheen of the silk keeps flat sneakers from feeling too casual.
Striped tee: FRAME The Trim Crew in Cream Stripe · Silk midi skirt: Quince 100% Washable Silk Skirt in Black · Sneakers: VEJA Women's VEJA Esplar in Extra White · Cardigan: Jenni Kayne Cotton Cocoon Cardigan in Ivory
5. Casual Date Night: A Silk Cami and Leather Jacket Look With a Little Edge
Date night does not need heels, especially with the FRAME Chandelier Cami in Black doing the dressing up. It is 100% silk, with delicate lace framing the square neckline and running along the straps. Pair it with the Citizens of Humanity Kimberly 70's Flare in Dark Indigo, a high rise flare in heavyweight bio stretch denim with a super soft hand.
Add the FRAME Leather Ace Jacket in Black, a cropped lamb leather jacket with a stand collar, ribbed cuffs and oversized flap pockets. Its short length shows off the high rise of the flares. Let the flared hems fall over the white VEJA sneakers so just the toes peek out, which keeps the line of your leg long.
Silk cami: FRAME The Chandelier Cami in Black · Flare jeans: Citizens of Humanity Kimberly 70's Flare in Dark Indigo · Sneakers: VEJA Women's VEJA Esplar in Extra White · Leather jacket: FRAME The Leather Ace Jacket in Black
6. Dress and Sneakers: A Crimson Knit Dress and Denim Jacket Look for Easy Fall Weekends
Sneakers with a dress is one of the easiest ways to wear white leather, and the Boden Cable Stitch Knitted Dress in Crimson Red is a cozy place to start. Boden adds cable stitch to the skirt and the cuffs, and the whole dress goes in the washing machine. The deep red feels right for fall, and it looks bright next to clean white sneakers.
Throw the Everlane Cropped Denim Jacket in Medium Indigo over the top, a boxy organic cotton jacket with raglan sleeves that snaps closed when the air gets crisp. Its front patch pockets run all the way down to the hem, so your hands have somewhere to go. Finish with the Loeffler Randall Desi Brown Suede Crossbody, a flap bag in brown suede and vachetta leather with a push lock closure and an adjustable strap.
Denim jacket: Everlane Cropped Denim Jacket in Medium Indigo · Knit dress: Boden Cable Stitch Knitted Dress in Crimson Red · Sneakers: VEJA Women's VEJA Esplar in Extra White · Crossbody bag: Loeffler Randall Desi Brown Suede Crossbody in Brown
7. Rainy Day Ready: A Cashmere Sweater and Waterproof Raincoat Look for Drizzly Errands
Gray skies call for soft layers, and the Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater in Heather Grey is 100% Grade A Mongolian cashmere in a pill resistant 12 gauge knit. Pair it with the Good American Always Fits Good Legs Straight Jeans in Black001, a mid rise straight leg in power stretch denim with a clean hem. Black denim hides splashes better than a light wash, and the 27.5 inch inseam keeps the hems from dragging on wet sidewalks.
On top, the Boden Colour block Raincoat in Navy is fully waterproof, with taped seams, a hood and big pockets. Its bold colourblock design looks cheerful on a gray morning. Leather sneakers are not rain boots, so save this look for drizzle and short walks, and wipe your VEJAs with a soft cloth when you get inside.
Cashmere sweater: Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater in Heather Grey · Black straight jeans: Good American Always Fits Good Legs Straight Jeans in Black001 · Sneakers: VEJA Women's VEJA Esplar in Extra White · Raincoat: Boden Colour block Raincoat in Navy
Keep the Leather Clean
Wipe your sneakers with a soft, damp cloth after each wear so dirt does not set in. A soft brush and a little mild soap take care of scuffs on the rubber sole. Let them air dry away from heaters, since direct heat can dry out leather.
Match the Hem to the Shoe
Ankle length pants and midi skirts show off a low sneaker best. Wide leg and flared hems can fall over the laces so only the toes peek out. Skip the in between length that bunches on top of the shoe.
Pick the Right Socks
No show socks keep things clean with cropped pants, skirts and dresses. With jeans and pull on pants, a white or light gray crew sock looks relaxed and intentional. Avoid dark socks that peek above a white collar, because they break up the clean line.
What should I wear with white sneakers to the office?
A crisp shirt, tailored trousers and a blazer make the easiest office white sneakers outfit. Choose a sleek leather pair with small logos and a slim sole so the shoes look polished. Keep them spotless, because clean sneakers are what make the look work in a business casual office.
Can you wear white sneakers with a dress?
Yes, and it is one of the easiest ways to wear them. Knit dresses, midi skirts and slip skirts all look good with a low leather sneaker, especially with a denim or leather jacket on top.
Are white leather sneakers OK in the rain?
They can handle a light drizzle, but they are not made for puddles. Wipe them dry with a soft cloth when you get inside and let them air dry away from heat.
