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“Anchor the Jordans with a classic pair of black wide-leg trousers, a button-up white shirt, and a pop-of-color blazer that coordinates back to the shoe,” says Robin Fisher of Polished Image and Style.“Everyone should have a nice black or white shoe,” says Fisher. “In a conservative environment, you’d want to tone down your shoe.”“Coordinate these with a tailored pant, and rock an orange or pink sweater or blazer to pick up that color,” Fisher says.
That doesn’t mean you can’t wear colorful sneaks. In fact, she says, go for it, but tie them back to your outfit. Find a shade similar to–or the same as–the shoe’s, and wear that in the form of a blazer, sweater, or scarf. Keep in mind your body shape, too: “As a plus-size woman, my shoe needs more meat on it, to balance with my hips. A lot of men can wear a straight-leg pant, but they should pair it with something sharp.”
More tips: A leather sneaker will look more sophisticated than canvas. As for teaming visible socks with sneakers? “I’m not a fan,” Fisher says. “The sleeker the better if you’re wearing ankle pants. There are great no-show options.”in vivid blue hues. He’s also worked with Converse and Vans. His latest shoe work? Dreaming up styles for private collectors—he’ll create for casual sneaker aficionados, too.