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(*11*) Once upon a time, fits have been reserved for enterprise conferences and formal gatherings, two locations the place sneakers have not traditionally been welcome. But right now, these staples are an excellent pairing—simply ask López. “Suiting has come back in a less serious way the past few years, and I love styling oversized suiting with sneakers,” she tells us. “Maybe you have a matching suit, or you’re dressing up an outfit with a blazer. The juxtaposition of a sneaker is cool, relatable, and gives that ’90s corporate commuting aesthetic.”
Flax agrees: “I love grounding a tailored look with sneakers—think wide-leg trousers, a crisp button-down, and a cropped trench (which will be huge this fall),” she says. “Finish this look off with a ’90s throwback style like Asics, Reebok, or New Balance.”