How To Wear: Chic Sneakers

I literally haven't worn sneakers out--aside from gym excursions or hiking--since I lived in New York when I went through a very strong Chuck Taylors phase. These days I prefer ballet flats to the burden of lacing anything up. But everywhere I turn at least someone chic is wearing Isabel Marant's hidden platform Willow sneakers. They're always paired with some sort of oversized sweater and skinny jeans or leather leggings and all of a sudden I have a hankering to wear gym shoes. I think the key is to keep the rest of the look undeniably chic. Everything else should look somewhat dressed up, not too casual and super-sleek. 

(photos: courtesy of Canned Fashion)