Sneakers have long been associated with boys, roughness and being downright dirty. But at a time when mixing up one’s look takes center stage, pairing girly pieces with boyish ones creates just the right mismatched, unconventional ensembles.

Here we show you how the latest in sneaker styles can take your personal style several notches higher. Whether they’re high or low cut, there’s a sneaker out there for your prim and proper outfit. Dresses, skirts, trousers or shorts—there’s nothing in your current wardrobe that won’t go with good old reliable kicks. Now’s the time to walk your talk!

Hey doll

Take that mini-dress out for a spin, this time with ribbon-laced sneakers instead of heels

Dress, Topshop; belt, Parfois; neckpiece, +Ruckus; bangles, and sneakers, Call It Spring

The long run

Take that mini dress out for a spin, this time with ribbon-laced sneakers instead of heels

Layer a long, flowy dress with a chambray top and high-cut sneaks

for effortless, casual cool

Pleated dress, Tango; chambray top and necklace, Forever 21; beaded bracelets, metal bangles and ring, Aldo Accessories; high-cut sneakers,

Civic Duty

Short story

Channel a modern-day fairy in an eyelet top, dressy lace shorts

and floral sneakers

Eyelet top, Promod; lace shorts, Forever 21; necklace, Yhansy at The Ramp; wrap chain and leather cuffs, Vita Fede; ring, Aldo Accessories; sneakers, Keds

Easy breezy

Channel a modern-day fairy in an eyelet top, dressy lace shorts and floral sneakers

Endless summers call for free-spirited ensembles and nude-colored lace-ups

Cropped top and canvas bag, Forever 21; skirt, Promod; earrings and bangle, Aldo Accessories; sneakers, Aldo

Trouser territory

Try the monochromatic look and jazz up with chic accessories

Peplum top, Warehouse; pants, Promod; earrings, +Ruckus; cuffs and clutch, Aldo Accessories; sneakers, Civic Duty

Directory:

Aldo and Aldo Accessories—Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati; Call It Spring—Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati; Civic Duty—www.facebook.com/CivicDutyPhilippines; Forever 21—SM Makati; Keds—Shoe Salon Glorietta 3, Makati; Parfois—Glorietta 4, Makati; Promod Greenbelt 5i; Tango—Glorietta 3i; The Ramp—Glorietta 3; Topshop—Greenbelt 3; +Ruckus— https://ruckusaccessories.multiply.com; Vita Fede—Schu, Power Plant Mall, Makati; Warehouse—Greenbelt 5