50 Celeb-Inspired Ways to Wear White Sneakers

They're the shoes every star is wearing right now – and you won't be able to resist for long

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ALICIA VIKANDER

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Were you worried you'd have to retire your white sneakers now that the sun is setting at 6:00? Alicia shows how cool they look with wintry pieces, including her navy Victoria Beckham separates and luxe Club Monaco coat.

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KYLIE JENNER

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The star has said she wears sky-high heels or sneakers -- there's no in betwen. And when she wears sneakers, she goes oh-so-low key, in a denim skirt and vintage tee.

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WHITNEY PORT

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The star dresses down her high-slit, blazer-topped dress with classic striped Adidas.

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CIARA

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Double denim looks fresh to death when worn with a pristine tank and matching kicks.

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REESE WITHERSPOON

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The rules of packing are simple and finite: Cute dress, practical bag, great walking shoes. A

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VANESSA HUDGENS

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For those days when you're feeling extra-sporty, a metallic logo tee plays off your sneaks perfectly.

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MICHELLE & MALIA OBAMA

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Mother/daughter matching sneaks! The Obama ladies pair their cute sundresses (Malia's is Everlane) with squeaky-clean lace up Converses.

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DAKOTA FANNING

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One of the many wonderful things about white sneakers: They're perfect for air travel, because they're easy to slip off and hide no-show socks that ensure your feet will never touch the grungy airport floor.

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JESSICA ALBA

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You can't emulate all celebrity airport outfits (why are they always wearing heels?!) but Jessica's cute-but-comfy lace-ups, graphic tee and lightweight joggers is super easy to pull off.

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TAYLOR SWIFT

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The star accents her Tularosa denim overall skirt with a Marni bag and floral Gucci sneakers. You know. Casual.

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OLIVIA HOLT

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White shoes are the perfect finishing touch for a flirty/sporty striped mini as seen on the star.

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KARLIE KLOSS

EXCLUSIVE: Karlie Kloss spotted wearing a Black Sequin Party Dress.
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Not that you needed more proof that these shoes go with every outfit under the sun, but we'd say Karlie's sequin and sheer midi really underscores the point.

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KATIE HOLMES

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The great thing about white shoes? They work with any color. A summery, bold sundress like Katie's is beachy and fun -- ideal for a boardwalk stroll.

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KYLIE JENNER

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Though black and white are the most obvious neutrals with which to pair your sneakers, wardrobe basics in rusty hues à la Kylie (who's in Puma) are an unexpectedly cool take.

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KATE UPTON

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Worried the trend won't last until fall? The model shows just how seasonless the look is with her jeans and slightly unstructured blazer.

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SHARON STONE

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The 58-year-old shows this trend is fresh at any age by wearing hers with a breezy dress and fedora.

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JESSICA WILLIAMS

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Leave it to one half of "Two Dope Queens" to put together one dope outfit: Her print shirtdress and oversized denim jacket are the perfect flirty pairing with her white sneakers.

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GIGI HADID

EXCLUSIVE: Gigi Hadid seen in New York
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If there's one thing Gigi loves as much as personalized clothing, it's white sneakers.

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KENDALL JENNER

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Lampshading (the art of wearing a shirt with no pants) is a very advanced move, but if you're ready for the challenge, you don't get more "model off duty" than a Daniel Patrick camo shirt, tomboyish denim jacket, half bun and white Kenneth Cole sneakers.

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TAYLOR SWIFT

Taylor Swift enjoys some late night shopping without boyfriend Tom Hiddleston
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In her Cotton On shorteralls and crisp white kicks, Taylor's giving us major "first day of camp" vibes.

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DAKOTA FANNING

Dakota Fanning is all smiles as she strolls through SoHo with a friend Alessandra Garcia-Lorido, NYC
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A longer hemline can be a little trickier with a chunky shoe, but the sleek cut (and coordinating stripes from the sneaks to the skirt) help Dakota pull this off effortlessly.

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CHRISTIE BRINKLEY

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A subtle print (like the shimmery stars on Christie's shoes) is a fun way to spice up a very simple shape.

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HAILEY BALDWIN

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Ironically, everything Hailey's wearing can be worked out in except for those pristine white kicks.

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EMMA ROBERTS

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How Emma does double denim a little differently: By buttoning up her Mother Denim jacket, picking a pair of AC x AG jeans with patches and frays, and choosing a pair of white sneakers with a distinctive twist. Her Easy Spirits are personalized by artist Shantell Martin, but you could get a similar vibe with a Sharpie.

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KARLIE KLOSS

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The star repurposes a pair of floral Stella McCartney suit pants with a classic linen jacket and Jimmy Choo bag for a decidedly "uptown lunch" vibe, then grounds the whole thing with her white sneakers.

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DIANE KRUGER

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What to wear your white sneakers with? Anything you'd wear black flats or sandals with! They're a natural fit for Diane's breezy black midi and celeb-fave personalized Madewell jacket.

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RITA ORA

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They also look incredibly cool as a substitute for a strappy heel – as seen on Rita, who pairs hers with a lamé gown and leather jacket.

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DAKOTA FANNING

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The sporty vibe of Dakota's Mother Denim skirt, quilted bookbag and zip-up jacket is a natural fit for a lace-up kick.

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SHAY MITCHELL

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A chunkier, more athletic white sneaker doesn't work with dresses as well as its more low-cut, slip-on style counterpart, but it does give a fresh look to the classic jeans-and-moto-jacket look.

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GABRIELLE UNION

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White sneakers aren't just for 6-ft. models in super-skinny jeans. Gabrielle uses her Soludos pair as the perfect tomboyish punctuation to her black-and-white look, featuring a cropped sweater, feminine striped Forever 21 skirt and Madewell crossbody.

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JESSICA ALBA

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Ground a pair of slightly-out there printed pants with some classic white sneakers and a cozy, drapey top.

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VICTORIA BECKHAM

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Victoria picked the perfect time to retire her heels: Wearing sneakers with dressy outfits has never been cooler.

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SELENA GOMEZ

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Just how versatile are crisp white kicks? Selena later wore this exact same outfit with strappy stilettos.

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OLIVIA MUNN

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The pony and peacoat add to the sporty vibe of Olivia's three-stripe Adidas sneakers, while the pink lip makes the whole look pop.

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GIGI HADID

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With her bestie Kendall Jenner, Gigi may be singlehandedly responsible for making white sneakers happen. She may wear a variety of brands (from left, she's wearing Yeezys, People Footwear, Stan Smiths and high-tops) but some things stay consistent: She likes to play up their cool-girl vibe with cropped jeans, cool jackets and loose locks.

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KENDALL JENNER

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Whereas Gigi likes to stick with a uniform, Kendall is all about taking risks when it comes to dressing up her white sneakers. But like her BFF (best fashion friend), Kendall likes a variety of styles, from the classic Stan Smiths to a velcro Kenneth Cole pair.

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OLIVIA WILDE

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The star is a Converse loyalist, and it's easy to see why: The style is in sync with her favorite outfit (jeans, a striped tee and moto jacket).

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CHARLIZE THERON

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Newcomers to the trend can take a cue from Charlize and treat the shoe as a bright base for a neutral ensemble (with an added bonus: They're comfy for travel).

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REESE WITHERSPOON

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Look for chic moms in the carpool line to be wearing some variation of Reese's look: A pretty floral windbreaker (hers is Draper James, of course) and crisp white tennies.

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MILEY CYRUS

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Converse's classic Chuck Taylors got their start on a basketball court, which explains why Miley's kicks look so natural with her sports-fan ensemble.

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OLIVIA CULPO

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The style somehow works with a chic coat and structured bag as well – meaning that your new favorite commuter shoe is finally here.

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JAMIE CHUNG

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The street style star takes the term "kicks" literally in her high-top Keds … and shows how cool they can look with leather pants and red lips.

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GWYNETH PALTROW

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Goop keeps it simple with her skincare and her wardrobe, providing a uniform anyone can emulate with her gray turtleneck, white tennies and bright blue bag.

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BELLA HADID

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The supermodel sneaker of choice (that would be the Adidas Stan Smiths) is the only logical shoe to wear with an exactly-matched sporty sheath dress.

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JESSICA BIEL

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Mrs. Justin Timberlake is guaranteed to have cool shoes – as well as to show how well they work in an outfit that can be dressed up with pumps or worn with pointy-toe flats as well.

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BELLA THORNE

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Regular sneakers can't even be worn with actual athletic gear anymore – for an au courant athleisure look, white kicks are the only way to go.

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KARLIE KLOSS

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An über-quirky Anya Hindmarch coat benefits from a very basic outfit underneath – which is where her Wolford bodysuit and trusty white sneaks come in.

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ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO

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Like a big scarf or an eye-catching bag, bright white sneakers (hers are Pedro Garcia) are a detail that makes even the most casual outfit look more considered.

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MIRANDA KERR

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Can't get more basic than a white tee, jeans (hers are Mother) and white sneakers, right? But Miranda makes the world's easiest outfit instantly elevated with a chic Max Mara coat.

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ASHLEY BENSON

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Denim and white sneakers go together like milk and cookies – just look how cute Ashley's striped-tee-and-cutoffs matchup is with a pair of high-tops.

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