It’s been a minute since we had a fresh dress-and-trainers outfit to discuss, so when I saw the one I’m about to put on your radar, I was immediately intrigued. White sneakers paired with a sundress of sorts had been *the* Copenhagen-coded dress outfit to wear for some time, but 2026 calls for something different, and while out for the night in NYC, Charlotte Lawrence just gave us what could be the new dress-and-trainer look of today.
Charlotte’s outfit consisted of a long, minimal knit dress and chunky athletic trainers (specifically, silver-and-red Salomons). As the saying goes, opposites attract. The combination of the sleek long dress with the rugged trainers (bonus points for the leopard-print bag) makes for a very of-the-moment outfit, and the fact that it’s a far cry from the fit-and-flare midi dress plus white trainers look of years past is refreshing.
Scroll on to see Charlotte’s unexpected trainers outfit for a night out in NYC, and shop similar dresses and trainers to recreate the cool look for yourself.
The Dress-and-Sneaker Outfit on Charlotte Lawrence
(Image credit: TheStewartofNY/GC Images/Getty Images)
On Charlotte Lawrence: Saint Laurent Amalia Bag (£2200); Salomon XT Wings 2 Sneakers (£220)
Get Her Look
Reformation
Benson Knit Dress
Every great wardrobe starts with a sleek LBD.
Salomon
XT-6 Sneakers
These also come in 22 other shades.
SAINT LAURENT
Amalia Mini Leopard-Print Calf Hair Shoulder Bag
The leopard print trend isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.
Shop Sleek Maxi Dresses
Eterne
Josie Stretch-Modal Jersey Maxi Dress
Shop this whilst it’s on sale.
ZARA
Long Halter Dress
Add a pop of colour to your summer rotation.
Reformation
Alix Linen Dress
These come in three other shades.
COS
V-Neck Midi Cami Dress
The chocolate brown colour trend isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.
Shop Rugged Sneakers
Nike
P-6000 Trainers
Be quick! These won’t stay in stock for long.
Salomon
XT-Whisper Sneakers
These also come in half sizes, so you can find your perfect fit.
ASICS
Asics Gel-1130 in White & Silver
Style these with a sleek dress or pair with a voluminous skirt.
Alo
Trail Sneakers
This light beige shade is so easy to slot into a capsule wardrobe.
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