How to Wear Your Converse

Last Updated: October 21, 2021

Converse shoes are available in so many colors and cuts that they can go with almost any wardrobe. To wear your converse, try some of the following styles.

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Pairing With Pants

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Wear Converse with jeans. This is a versatile look with many possible options, such as:
- Wear your Converse with skinny jeans for a modern look. If you have high-tops, you might even tuck the hems of your jeans inside the tops of your Converse to show off the side patches.
- Wear them with bootcut jeans for a subtler look. Longer, wider jeans will show only the toe of the Converse.
- Wear them with old jeans for an old-school grunge look. This is a good option for everyday use.
- Wear them with flare jeans and a Free People top. This is a "hippy" or free spirit look. Hang loose!
- Wear them with baggy jeans for a gangster style. To achieve the look popularized by Lil’ Wayne, tuck baggy jeans into red, boot-style Converse, which should be laced no higher than the ankles.
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Wear Converse with shorts. There are several ways to do this well:
- Wear shorts and identically colored socks with your Converse. Wearing red high-tops with medium-length red socks, for example
- Wear some short jean shorts and converse. High tops are best for this look, but low tops work fine too. Some clever lacing might also add some flair to this simple look (see below)
- Just make sure your shorts are short enough. It won't look good if they're too long.
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Wear your Converse with low-tops with rolled up skinnies for a summery look.
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Wear your Converse with any top. Put a nice long, oversized sweater on, and wear long tights that reach the ankles. This look works for either high Converse or low Converse.

Method 2

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Wearing Dresses and Skirts With Converse

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Dresses look very nice with high tops. Just make sure the dress is casual, and not too dressy.
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Wear them with a short skirt (with or without colored leggings) for a feminine look. This is a good option for parties or any more occasion when you want to look stylish.
- Shorts can also be worn in this manner.

Method 3

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Wearing Converse With Shorts

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Choose a pair of white or grey Converse.
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Find a nice pair of shorts. Any color works, as you're teaming them with neutrally colored Converse.
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Purchase some comfortable long socks. Don't use soccer socks; use fashionable long socks that reach to mid-thigh or a little lower.
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Match it all together. Rock your new style.

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Playing With the Laces

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Try different lacing styles for your Converse.
- For a sleek look, tie a knot beneath the tongue of each shoe and tuck the lace ends into the shoes to hide them.
- For a casual look, lace all but the last two lace holes.
- For a sloppy look, loosen all the laces and leave them untied, tucking the ends in if necessary.
- For a grungy look, lace high-tops to the top (or near the top), wrap the ends of the laces around your legs, and tie them without bows.
- For a clean look, remove the laces altogether, sew the tongue halfway up the sides, and turn your Converse into slip-ons.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I clean my Converse?

Community Answer

For white converse, bleach them and throw them in the washing machine. For other colors, you can try just the washing machine on cold. A lot of shoe stores sell products to clean shoes with similar material, such as Vans. For the rubber part, a bit of nail polish remover should work..
Question

What should I do if my heel keeps on slipping when I wear my Converse?

Community Answer

You should put a rubber pad at the back to prevent your foot from slipping. Make sure the pad doesn't cover the entire back of the shoe but it is functional. You can easily pick one up at Target or Walmart for cheap.
Question

Will this look good with capris?

Community Answer

Yes.
Question

Do I need to wear long socks when I'm wearing shorts and Converse?

Community Answer

No, you can wear whatever kind of socks you like.
Question

Can I wear socks with Converse shoes?

Community Answer

I would say you should wear socks with all shoes, for comfort and to prevent blisters. If you want to look like you're not wearing socks, go for no-show socks.
Question

Where can I find ladies' low cut slim sole Converse?

Community Answer

You could probably find them on the official Converse website. If not, Kohl's and Amazon also sell some varieties of Converse.

Warnings

Don't let other people pressure you into writing or drawing on your Converse. If you don't want to do it, then don't. It is you that is wearing them, not your friends.

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