7 Elegant Outfits Well-Dressed People Are Wearing With Sneakers Instead of Boots

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Fresh fall outfit ideas ahead.

Not that I really need an excuse to wear sneakers, but a little fresh outfit inspiration via well-dressed fashion people never hurts. The sandals have officially gone on hiatus, and we’ve entered boot season, but we needn’t live on boots alone during fall and winter. Sneakers are a great alternative, and often make an outfit look cooler than a pair of boots would.

While sneakers were once primarily associated with all things sporty, that’s no longer the case. They can look surprisingly polished and elegant, depending on what they’re paired with. So what, exactly, makes a sneaker outfit elegant? The way I see it, the key this time of year is pairing them with elevated outerwear (such as a trench, leather jacket, or fur coat) and chic trousers or skirts. Pieces that are elegant no matter what they’re paired with will look just as elegant with sneakers, and therefore, your outfit as a whole looks elegant. Keep scrolling to see what I mean and to shop pieces to copy the elegant sneaker outfits I chose to highlight.

Trench Coat + Sweater + Relaxed Black Pants + White Sneakers

Elegant fall sneaker outfit

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Clyde Coat - Black - Organic Cotton - Sézane

Sézane Clyde Coat in Black

Leset Lauren Pleated Pocket Pants

Leset Lauren Pleated Pocket Pants

Nike Vomero 5 Sneakers

Nike Vomero 5 Sneakers

Leopard Coat + Jeans + Sneakers

Elegant fall sneaker outfit

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Single-Breasted Topcoat in Leopard Print

Madewell Single-Breasted Topcoat in Leopard Print

Still Here Everyday Jeans in 1962

Still Here Everyday Jeans in 1962

Reebok Club C 85 Vintage Unisex Sneakers

Reebok Club C 85 Vintage Unisex Sneakers

Fur Coat + Tan Jeans + Tan Sneakers

Elegant fall sneaker outfit

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The Frankie Shop, Hope Faux Fur Jacket

The Frankie Shop Hope Faux Fur Jacket

Cary High Rise Slouchy Wide Leg Jeans

Reformation Cary High Rise Slouchy Wide Leg Jeans

Plume Suede Sneakers

Miu Miu Plume Suede Sneakers

Leather Bomber Jacket + Oversize T-Shirt + White Jeans + Sneakers

Elegant fall sneaker outfit

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Veda Daphne Leather Bomber

Reformation x Veda Daphne Leather Bomber

Roman Slouchy Low Rise Wide Leg Jeans

EDIKTED Roman Slouchy Low Rise Wide Leg Jeans

On Women's Cloudzone Sneaker

Urban Outfitters On Cloudzone Sneakers

Bomber Jacket + Plaid Midi Skirt + Sneakers

Elegant fall sneaker outfit

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Interlock Bomber Jacket

ZARA Interlock Bomber Jacket

Pleated Midi Skirt

Halogen Pleated Midi Skirt

Nike Nike Air Superfly Sneakers

Nike Air Superfly Sneakers

Rugby Shirt + Flared Miniskirt + Ballet Sneakers

Elegant fall sneaker outfit

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New Premium-Weight Classic Rugby Shirt

J.Crew New Premium-Weight Classic Rugby Shirt

Aritzia, Sunday Best Olive Micro Skirt

Aritzia Sunday Best Olive Micro Skirt

Speedcat Ballet Sneaker

PUMA Speedcat Ballet Sneakers

Blue Button-Down + Olive Green Pants + Low-Profile Sneakers

Elegant fall sneaker outfit

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Oxford Shirt

H&M Oxford Shirt

365 High Rise Pleated Trousers

Gap 365 High Rise Pleated Trousers

Ld-1000 Sneaker

Nike Ld-1000 Sneakers