{"id":127398,"date":"2023-01-11T05:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T12:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.liveyourtruth.com\/dyt\/?p=127398"},"modified":"2023-01-09T09:32:11","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T16:32:11","slug":"5-ways-to-make-sneakers-athletic-shoes-look-stylish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/my.liveyourtruth.com\/dyt\/5-ways-to-make-sneakers-athletic-shoes-look-stylish\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Make Sneakers & Athletic Shoes Look Stylish"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

I used to be such a shoe snob. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Footwear has always been something I’ve enjoyed, and for most of my life, I invested in a lot of awesome shoes! I loved how the right pair added interest to my look and helped me create a personal style<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, I judged women who wore sneakers or athletic shoes with their stylish outfits. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’d wonder, “With all the amazing shoes in the world, why would women choose sneakers?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But then, I developed severe foot issues that turned out to be plantar fasciitis<\/a>. I could no longer wear any of my typical shoes and stepped away from all of my heels or wedges. For the first time since starting to teach Dressing Your Truth<\/a>, I had to learn how to make lace-up sneakers and athletic shoes fashionable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My experience completely changed my mind about women and shoes. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I learned first and foremost that it doesn’t matter what anyone else may think\u2014what matters is how you feel! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wearing supportive, comfortable shoes was necessary for healing my plantar fasciitis<\/a>, and I learned how to turn my foot problems into fashion opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 5 ways to make sneakers & athletic shoes stylish true to your type:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

#1: DON’T wear your beat-up shoes that are already worn out or dirty. (03:17)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This goes for hiking shoes, boots, and exercise shoes as well. Use them for what they’re meant for: the gym, going for a hike outdoors, etc. If you wear old, dingy shoes with a fashionable outfit, you’ll just be drawing attention to your feet, and it won’t look good!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2: Balance your clothes with your shoes. (04:16)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Meaning, if you’re wearing chunky sneakers, make your pants, skirts, and jackets more sleek and clean. You’ll feel more put-together. If you pair chunky sneakers with long, baggy pants, a big oversized jacket, etc, you’ll feel frumpy and won’t look as streamlined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3: Make the shoes the feature of your outfit. (05:17)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They could be the highlight that creates and supports a personal look. (I show you 3 different looks for this tip.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4: Wear shoes the same color as your pants or bottoms. (07:15)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This way, the shoes blend in and get overlooked, so the attention is drawn upward to your best feature\u2014your beautiful face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#5: Add a fashionable handbag. (09:08)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pick a fashionable handbag in a stand-out color. It ups your entire outfit and gives the instant impression of having a personal style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purses for each Type:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n