10 Reasons Why the White Sneaker Is Still Going Strong

Sneakers with tights look cool with the addition of a camel coat and oxblood box bag.
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It's been over four years since Céline's Phoebe Philo waltzed out after her fall 2011 show to take a bow wearing her fail safe uniform of turtleneck, black trousers, and Adidas Stan Smiths. At that moment, the sneaker became a chic, not to mention comfortable, palette cleanser for women everywhere—and wow, has it proved its staying power. One look at street style from the recent spring collections, and it's clear Stan Smiths and their white sporty counterparts are still the footwear of choice for the chic set.

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Stripes on stripes on stripes is always a do.

Stripes on stripes on stripes is always a do.
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A white t-shirt and black skirt is made casual with minimal sneakers.

Street Style - Spring 2016 New York Fashion Week
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White high tops show their versatility when paired with a tough leather jacket and cropped pants.

White high tops show their versatility when paired with a tough leather jacket and cropped pants. 
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These clean sneakers makes this layered, tonal outfit pop.

These clean sneakers makes this layered, tonal outfit pop. 
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White on white is the ultimate in chic dressing.

White on white is the ultimate in chic dressing.
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This perfect fall ensemble is turned on its head with sneakers. Extra points for scrunched socks.

This perfect fall ensemble is turned on its head with sneakers. Extra points for scrunched socks. 
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Denim on denim can be tricky, but looks fresh with white kicks.

Denim on denim can be tricky, but looks fresh with white kicks.
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This matching top and midi set looks effortless with casual footwear.

This matching top and midi set looks effortless with casual footwear. 
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This all black getup finds its light side with clean sneakers.

This all black getup finds its light side with clean sneakers. 
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Sneakers with tights look cool with the addition of a camel coat and oxblood box bag.

Sneakers with tights look cool with the addition of a camel coat and oxblood box bag.
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