High top converse ways to wear

The high top converse, the classic trainers that have been around for years and the perfect transition piece as we move into spring! I remember I had a pair of red, white and blue ones back in the day but I barely wore them, as I never really knew how to style them! I probably should have stuck to a more neutral everyday colour, but hey we live and learn! I also used to wear bright green leg warmers and pink leggings to college and no it wasn’t the 1980s but that’s a story for another time. Let’s get started……

The Converse I chose were from Office and are the Dark Concrete Shearling exclusive. They were in the sale so I think they are out of stock but any converse can be used to recreate these looks, hell go wild and try a cream or a black!!

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Outfit one- Sunny days are coming 🌞

I took full advantage of the one day of sunny weather we have at the weekend to venture to my decking to take this photo. Ignoring the foot high swampy grass I had to jump across to get there, a job for another day! Here I have styled the converse pretty simply with a floral mini dress and big sunglasses.

The dress is from New Look (quick its in the sale for a bargain £7) I am wearing a size 8 and would say it is true to size. It’s the Blue Ditsy Floral Chiffon Shirt Dress. The sunglasses are old Primark. If you are in the market for some new sunglasses I would give TKMaxx a try, I just picked up a pair of Stella McCartney aviator’s for £30! Just FYI my love of a bargain will be a running theme.

Outfit two– Nights outs are coming 💃

I’m sure you will tell from this picture, I am not on a night out, I am I fact in my lounge with our large collection of gins but in the current climate this pretty much classes as a good night out! For this look I have incorporated the converse in to what I would call a perfect night out outfit. Letting the skirt do all the talking (lets be honest it looks like it has a lot to say) and keeping everything else pretty simple.

My polo neck is from collusion on ASOS and I’m sure we all have similar in our wardrobes but if you are in the market for a new one and are looking for a bargain (there’s that word again) Marks and Spencer’s have one in their sale currently for £6! Ribbed roll-neck fitted jumper. Moving on to this gorgeous glittery midi skirt, I’m afraid this is one I have had for years from boohoo. I have found a similar one, more satin then glitter but equally as lovely from H&M and what do you know this one is also on sale! Silver pleated skirt now £15.

Outfit three- Alfresco dining is coming 🍴

Introducing Theo the puppy photo bomber. If you haven’t read my intro, this is Theo our one year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel making his photo shoot debut! Here I have gone for a nice cream roll neck jumper dress with the side slit making it a good transitional piece into spring, this is teamed with a check coat and classic satchel bag.

The jumper dress is from H&M but is unfortunately sold out, I have found a couple of similar ones for you though. If you don’t mind investing a bit more & Other Stories has a similar one and yes you guessed it it is currently on sale from £85 down to £50. The relaxed belted turtleneck midi dress. A more purse friendly option would be the knitted polo neck dress from Bonprix at £29.99. My coat is from New Looks JDY collection and is also sold out but have no fear I have found a couple of alternatives. I Saw it First have a Beige long line Borge Shacket currently on offer (feels like this should called what sale did Katy find next!) for £36. Also Dorothy Perkins have a good one now for £22.50, I have put a picture and the details below. Now let’s talk about my lovely satchel 😍 this is from the Cambridge Satchel company and I have had my eye on one of their satchels for over a year and so my lovely boyfriend got me it for Christmas. Being the bargain hunter I am these always seemed on the expensive side, but I see now that it’s about quality and not quantity and I think bags is a good place to invest a little bit more, especially if you plan on using them every day. This is the 11 inch batchel in french grey and I would say it is the perfect size for an everyday bag!

Outfit four- Shopping trips are coming 🛍

I don’t know about you but as much as I enjoy internet shopping-and believe me I have got pretty good at it!- I am looking forward to a proper day trip shopping! For a trip like that comfort is key, which is why I have gone for a causal shirt and jeans look here. Teaming my cream jeans with an oversized sweater and shirt combo.

Starting with my oversized shirt, this one is from ASOS marketplace and they have tons of similar ones or when we are allowed on those all important shopping trips again, try your local charity shops you can quite often pick up some gems! I love the colour combo of this shirt and have picked out the mustard in my shirt And matched it with this sweater from Collusion on ASOS. Unfortunately this is out of stock now but I have found a nearly identical one from Vera Moda also on ASOS, the Vera Moda Aware Sweater in Mustard £26. My jeans are from Stradivarius, which is a brand I have only just recently discovered (probably very behind the times on that one) and are also out of stock but I have found similar ones on H&M for £24.99 Vintage slim high ankle jeans in cream.

Outfit five– All of the above is coming ☺️

I have saved my favourite look for last! I think this outfit is so versatile that I struggled to give it a little caption, I think it could be worn to all of the occasions I have mentioned and more! I have teamed classic leather leggings with a super soft grey knit jumper and a longline checked blazer, alongside my trusty satchel!

Leather leggings are a key staple in my wardrobe and I seem to pull them out at least twice a week at the moment! These ones are from New Look and I like them so much I bought two pairs, they are not see through and have nice ribbed detailing on the knee. I have just checked and wouldn’t you know it they are on sale with most sizes still in stock! Black wet look biker leggings £9. This jumper is from H&M and is super soft, it actually has flounce trimming on the shoulders, which adds a nice detail if it gets sunny enough to remove the jacket. The grey is currently out of stock but there is a light pink and black still available. Flounce trimmed jumper £14.99. Lastly this lovely check longline blazer from Heartbreak on ASOS, this one is in a blue and grey check but this brand have so many different colour ways, I particularly like this mustard and navy one!

That’s it for my ways to wear converse piece, I hope you enjoyed reading and have found some inspiration for some new outfits! This is the first of what I hope to be many blog posts so please keep your eyes peeled for more!

Katy 💕