16 Ways to Style Adidas Sambas for Every Occasion

According to It girls.

Adidas Sambas have been around since 1950, but a recent resurgence among celebrity It Girls has brought them back to the forefront. Emily Ratajkowsi wore hers with trousers and a cardigan. Bella Hadid paired them with neutral loungewear and a trench, while Jennifer Lawrence added her signature wrap coat.

The genius of Adidas Sambas is their simplicity and versatility. They're equally chic paired with a tennis skirt, track pants, or trousers, and they lend an effortless look to whatever outfit they're part of. They can dress down a blazer or add an edge to a prairie skirt–some of the best pairings are the most unexpected. And since they come in so many colors, Sambas can serve as an everyday basic or a statement accessory.

Ahead, discover 16 ways to style fashion's favorite sneaker.

A Blazer and Baseball Hat

Pairing two elements with opposite aesthetics is a fail-proof equation for building an interesting outfit. A baseball hat and blazer are a classic example. At first glance, the items call for separate occasions, but together they strike the perfect balance between put together and laid back. Princess Diana debuted the look at school drop-off in 1989, and It girls everywhere have been replicating it ever since. Double down on the dichotomy with a pair of tailored shorts and Sambas.

Double Denim

Canadian tuxedos are everywhere these days, and Sambas are their perfect pairing. White sneakers and jeans are a classic, but a brightly colored pair would do well here too.

Tailored Trousers

Tailored trousers and Sambas are another example of how items with opposite styles can complement each other. This monochromatic look relies on shades of blue, but another color of Sambas could add interest or help tie in an accessory.

Jeans and a Tank

Add interest to an otherwise basic outfit with a brightly colored pair of Sambas. Match the sneakers to your sunglasses or bag for extra cohesion, and sling a sweater over your shoulders for added "Oh this? I just threw it on." energy.

Track Pants and a Button Down

Play with shape and color by pairing a cropped blue button-down with cherry red track pants and matching Sambas. Opposites attract once again, taking the button down out of the board room and into the realm of street style. This look also makes an ideal Zoom meeting uniform.

An All-Black Outift

Dress down a more corporate look with a colorful pair of sneakers. The all black outfit doesn't have much variety in the way of shape or texture, so the addition of color really makes it.

A Colorful Blazer

A statement piece like this chartreuse blazer goes great with simple staples like jeans and a white button-down, but adding a colorful pair of Sambas to the mix adds interest in a way that isn't too loud.

A Mini Skirt and Blazer

Another baseball hat and blazer combo, but this time with a mini skirt. Choosing a blazer that hits right at the hem of the skirt creates a streamlined look. Sambas keep things casual, while high socks play into the schoolboy aesthetic.

Look of the day callout

With a Tennis Skirt

Play up the athletic aspect of Adidas Sambas with a tennis skirt and crewneck. This outfit could skew capital P preppy with certain accessories, but the Sambas ground it. A sporty headband in the same color as the Sambas completes the look.

A Matching Coat and Bag

Matching your shoes to your bag isn't revolutionary advice, but to do so with such a vivid color is extra striking. Let the bold accessories shine by keeping the rest of the look neutral. Grey jeans and a white tee are the perfect backdrop.

Layered Neutrals

Red Sambas add color to an otherwise neutral outfit and stand out against cream-colored pants. With any other shoe, this outfit might read prim and classic, but the sneakers add an edge and keep it relaxed.

A Leather Bomber

Few things read as effortlessly cool as a leather bomber. Layering one with a sweatshirt, jeans, and Sambas will have you looking like a celebrity photographed by paparazzi on their morning coffee run.

Trousers and a Caridgan

Get the off-duty model look with this breezy outfit from Emily Ratajkowski. Trousers and a cardigan may sound buttoned-up, but leaving the sweater undone and adding a pair of sambas keeps things casual.

A Black and White Fit

If all else fails, match your outfit to your sambas with simple black and white pieces.

Loungewear and a Trench Coat

Sweatpants and sneakers aren't exactly groundbreaking, but keeping things neutral and adding a trench elevates the look. Camel colored Sambas play nicely with the warm brown trench and sepia-tinted aviators. It's a perfect airport outfit.

A Maxi Skirt and Tights

Sneakers and tights aren't the most obvious duo, but this look proves it can be done. With just a few inches of tights peeking out under a maxi skirt, it works. Matching the sneakers, top, jacket, and bag with the tights ties the whole thing together.

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