For as long as I can remember, nothing makes me feel more myself than pairing sneakers with a dress. Even as I’m writing this, I’m sitting poolside with my laptop, wearing a breezy floral linen dress and my new Reebok Club C 85 Vintage sneakers. Honestly? Heaven.
What makes this pair extra special is that they’re already a family favorite. Thomas and James had theirs first, and after months of me eyeing them enviously, I finally got my own. Naturally, Stella is already putting in her request for a pair too—it’s only a matter of time before the entire household is marching around in them.
If you’ve been following me for a while, you know this isn’t a passing phase. Sneakers with dresses have been my uniform for years. Think back to Haute Couture Week in Paris—you may remember me slipping into gowns and pairing them with sneakers. Not just once, but as often as I could get away with it. And truthfully, it doesn’t stop there. In my dream world, this would be my everyday look: dropping the kids off at school in some fabulous dress, finished with my go-to sneakers. Let’s be real—“couture” doesn’t quite fit into the school-run lifestyle right now, but any great dress that lets me dash uptown and downtown in comfort? That’s my kind of luxury.
And yes, the dashing part is essential. My days always feel like a race against the clock, and the last thing I want to deal with is sore feet. Sneakers spare me the blisters that every other shoe seems determined to give me. That’s the beauty of this Reebok pair in particular: they’re comfortable enough for the non-stop pace of daily life, but still stylish enough to make me feel pulled together.
What I love most about the Reebok Club C 85 Vintage sneakers is their nostalgic design. Thomas jokes that they look like they’ve been rescued straight from the 80s, in the best way possible. Of course, the materials are updated and better than ever, but the aesthetic has that retro charm that instantly elevates any outfit. Their clean lines and neutral color palette mean they work with everything. Just yesterday, I paired mine with a green dress that happened to perfectly match the subtle green detailing on the shoes—a happy coincidence that made me love them even more.
Now, I know what you might be thinking: That’s great if you’re someone who wears sneakers with dresses, but what if that’s not really my thing? The beauty of this particular pair is their versatility. You don’t have to commit to my sneakers-and-gowns obsession to make them work. They look just as good with a pair of cropped jeans and a slightly oversized tucked-in T-shirt. Or with denim shorts and a borrowed men’s shirt for a relaxed, effortlessly chic vibe. Add a Havana straw hat or a pair of black-and-white sunglasses, and you’re ready for city errands, school pick-ups, or even an afternoon of meetings.
That’s the charm of retro sneakers—they slot seamlessly into everyday life while still giving you that little style boost. They aren’t trying too hard, but they still make you feel like you’ve thought about your outfit.
So yes, for me, sneakers with dresses will always be my forever outfit. It’s equal parts comfort and confidence, nostalgia and modern practicality. And while I can’t promise I’ll ever drop the kids off in couture, I can promise that my Reebok Club C 85 Vintage sneakers will be along for every step of the journey—running, dashing, and styling their way through life with me.
