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Though we’re slowly inching towards fall, the warm weather in New York City is still scorching—and actor Blake Lively is embracing the late summer heatwave with her latest fashion-forward outfit. The actor, who will likely be spotted at the shows during New York Fashion Week, stepped out with husband Ryan Reynolds wearing a casual ensemble that was still very polished. And while her printed Chanel cross-body bag is extremely covetable, it’s her dress-and-sneakers combination that’s especially on point.
All the best dressed stars this summer are on bird with a good dress-and-sneakers pairing (Emily Ratajkowski, Hailey Bieber, and Kendall Jenner are on board with the look). It’s easy to understand why—a summery dress is an easy wardrobe staple on a hot day, and sneakers are a comfy shoe choice for being on the go. Lively, though, took it to the next level with her styling approach: The sweet floral print of her Spell maxi dress matched the pastel hues of her Nike low-tops. While you may not think sporty kicks would go with such a dressy frock, it’s the color coordination that marries the two pieces—and makes the outfit feel so effortless. It goes to show that you don’t need a heel for a look to feel sophisticated. In fact, with the right pair of sneakers, it can make the end result cooler.
Shop Lively’s closet combination, below. Plus, more sneaker and dress pairings.
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