5 ’90s-inspired ways to style a silk dress with trainers

Keep scrolling for five fresh ways to style a silk dress with trainers this summer.

Lace camisole + colour-block trainers

For a laid-back take on the silk dress, style a lace-trimmed camisole slip with colour-block trainers (when in doubt, go for red), white socks, and a jumper casually draped over your shoulders.

Mango – Lace Camisole Dress

Uniqlo – Soufflé Yarn Crew Neck Jumper

Uniqlo – Three-Pack Ribbed Socks

Adidas – Originals Handball Spezial Gum Sole Trainers

Chocolate slip dress + neutral trainers

For an autumnal update, start with a rich chocolate-hued satin slip dress (we love this Róhe maxi), and build around it with dark neutrals—think a nylon zip-up jacket, suede runners, and a deep brown handbag.

Róhe – Lace Silk Slip Dress

COS – Minimal Leather Trainers

Asymmetric dress + jeans + retro runners

At Copenhagen Fashion Week this August, the standout way to style a silk slip dress was layered over jeans—a look that works especially well with asymmetric or waterfall hemlines. To keep the outfit feeling cohesive, stick to a neutral palette and finish with a pair of suede sneakers in a similar tone. Dries Van Noten’s are the ultimate investment.

Zara – ZW Collection Asymmetric Lace Dress

COS – Turn-Up Straight-Leg Jeans

Dries Van Noten – Leather-Trimmed Suede Sneakers

Port Tanger – Tortoiseshell Shield Sunglasses

Colourful midi + colour-block sneakers

This pairing may have roots in ’90s minimalism, but that doesn’t mean you need to shy away from colour. We love how this pink Rixo midi pops when styled with postbox-red sneakers. Keep the rest of the look pared back to let the bold colour contrast take centre stage.

Rixo – Lauriane Satin Midi-Dress

Dries Van Noten – Leather-Trimmed Suede Sneakers

Mejuri – Pendant Necklace

Lié Studio – The Dora Bracelet

Silk column maxi + sneakerinas

For a more formal, evening-ready take, skip the chunky footwear and opt for a sneakerina—a sleek hybrid designed to resemble a slip-on ballet pump. Elevate the look further with refined accessories, like a structured top-handle bag and a classic pearl necklace.

Sir – Fresca Belted Silk Crepe De Chine Dress

KHAITE – Audrey Top Handle Bag

Vivaia – Round-Toe Satin Sneakerina

Jia Jia – Gold, Aquamarine And Pearl Necklace

This article first appeared on Vogue.mx

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