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If You're as Against Wearing Sneakers With Jeans as I Am, Trust Me—This Outfit Will Change Your Mind

By Swedan Margen

If You're as Against Wearing Sneakers With Jeans as I Am, Trust Me—This Outfit Will Change Your Mind

If you know me, you know I rarely wear sneakers. Yes, I have a closet full of them, but I only pull them out when I'm wearing black leggings or elevated sweatpants for the gym, a walk with friends, or the airport. This probably goes without saying—I'd never wear them or think to wear them with any jeans. But I'm easily convinced, and if there's anyone who can persuade me, it's a fashion person like Hailey Bieber or Jennifer Lawrence. Well, the latter proved it this week when she stepped out in jeans and sneakers.

While walking around NYC, J.Law was spotted wearing a oversize leather jacket, a crewneck sweater, straight-leg jeans, and Salomon sneakers. She accessorized her look with a black Hermès Kelly bag, a dark-gray beanie, and a light-gray scarf.

After seeing Lawrence's outfit, I dove deep into Pinterest, TikTok, and Getty Images to understand what makes J.Law's and other insiders' outfits that feature jeans and sneakers look stylish and refined. What all these looks shared was elevated basics. For example, Lawrence's black leather jacket from Rohé paired with cashmere accessories elevated her casual jeans and sneakers. In other instances, it was a single piece, such as a long suede coat, a short wool jacket, or a slouchy leather shoulder bag, that made the ensemble look chic.

If you share my dislike for wearing sneakers and jeans, keep scrolling to check out Lawrence's outfit—there's a good chance it might change your mind.

J.law wears a gray beanie, gray scarf, leather jacket, jeans, and Salomon sneakers.

On Jennifer Lawrence: Rohé Leather Jacket ($1240); Heaven Mayhem Sloane Sunglasses ($190); The Row hat and Kisaora Sweater ($1450); Salomon XA Pro 3D Sneakers ($187)

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Cashmere Crewneck Sweater

Nordstrom

Cashmere Crewneck Sweater

It's hard to find a good cashmere sweater at a price like this.

The Longline Straight Jean

Madewell

The Longline Straight Jeans

I convinced my mom to buy these last week, and today, she went back to Madewell for a second pair.

Róhe, Leather Jacket

Lawrence has been wearing this jacket on repeat.

Salomon Xa Pro 3d Sneakers | 3.5

Salomon

XA Pro 3D Sneakers

Salomon's chunky sneakers with drawstring closures are in every fashion person's closet.

Shop Chic Jeans and Sneakers

501® '90s Women's Jeans
Combination Sneakers

ZARA

Combination Sneakers

These new Zara sneakers get a 10 out of 10 in my book.

High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

Nordstrom

High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

Stop sleeping on Nordstrom's in-house denim collection.

Adidas Japan W Sneakers

Insiders know that when you find Adidas Japan Sneakers in your size, it's an immediate add-to-cart moment.

'90s Pinch Waist High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

AGOLDE

'90s Pinch Waist High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

The dark rinse is so sophisticated and sleek.

Coach Flat Sneakers

Another new pair of sneakers that I've been eyeing.

abercrombie jeans

abercrombie & Fitch

Mid Rise 90s Jeans

Rumor has it that fashion people are wearing these jeans and telling others they're vintage when they're actually from Abercrombie. That's how chic they are.

cos, Minimal Leather Sneakers

cos

Minimal Leather Sneakers

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