Who decided that white trainers and dresses was a good idea?

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I mean it’s fine, but it’s so ubiquitous isn’t it? Why?

Same with every trend to be honest

I don’t wear it (so over it yeah) but as trends go it’s quite cute and practical.

Plus many of us dressed like that as a teenager so I think some people don't change their dress sense that much. I haven't, still love a hoody for example!

I don't know, but I'm not their friend. I think it looks awful.

Which is why my trainers aren't white. I'm 62 and would look rather try too hard in white trainers with my lovely dresses. I did ask DD's (20) opinion, and she wrinkled her nose and told me not to buy white. So I bought some grey Converse lookalikes instead.

Not this again

I've been thinking this for ages. I think it's awful but each to their own. I remember about 15 years ago lily Allen was doing this.

Looks great if you’re tall and slim. Looks awful if like me, you’re short and fat.

I’m not offended by it, I just don’t understand why it’s everywhere when there are nicer (IMO) and just as comfortable options available. Even trainers in a different bloody colour would add interest.

I mean trainers are pretty ubiquitous in general these days.

People love a white trainer in Summer though. I've worked in shoe buying for years & white always sell the best in summer.

They absolutely are @groundedagain and I love them. But there are so many different kinds to choose from 😂

@Happyhippy99

Looks great if you’re tall and slim. Looks awful if like me, you’re short and fat.

😂😂 same here

It's comfortable and practical, and mundane enough to be worn without standing out from the crowd.

I've never worn trainers and a dress together, but I think women that do usually look nice and carefree.

It's super comfy whilst also looking stylish, put together and pretty flattering on most people and if you think about it, for a woman, that's quite unusual isn't it? Therefore it's a popular look. I love it, my collection of midi dresses to wear with trainers is expanding by the week!

I've tried it and haven't felt comfortable...maybe wrong type of white trainer but I have issues with my feet (hate to show them fungal etc ) so for me white trainers yay or any in fact but with dresses and I am short it doesn't quite fit it so jeans and trainers all the way for me...

I have about 20 pairs but only certain pairs will I wear with dresses.

I never really see people wearing white trainers and dresses (apart from myself)! Maybe it's not a thing where I live.

Having said that I've been living in clumpy ugly sandals but they are also ubiquitous

I love this look. I feel feminine yet also cool, slightly edgy but comfortable. What's not to love about feeling attractive AND comfortable. Feminist dream. Death to heels!!!

Wasn't the original trend a Cath Kidston/Cabbages and Roses thing using old school white plimsolls that morphed into converse and then into trainers?

I was helping at a busy Pfizer clinic yesterday and about 80% of the girls coming through were in floral dresses or playsuits and white trainers. Thought they looked rather nice tbh.

@Happyhippy99

Looks great if you’re tall and slim. Looks awful if like me, you’re short and fat.

I no longer care. It's comfortable and practical. I love espadrilles but I have really painful plantar fasciitis so I wear these as I can fit my orthotics into them: these

The right type of dress and hem is key, too. I have really nice legs so choose a knee length, swingy dress, skater type dress or like this
this

Women can wear what they want, they don't need anyone to decide if it's a 'good idea'

Lol

I love my white converse with a dress wore a dress/converse to a bbq at the weekend and then a different dress/same converse the day after. Love it.