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. So, 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 true this week when J. Law 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 her 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.
(Image credit: Backgrid)
On Jennifer Lawrence: Rohé Leather Jacket ($1240); Heaven Mayhem Sloane Sunglasses ($190); The Row hat, Kisaora Sweater ($1450); Salomon Xa Pro 3D Sneakers ($187)
Get Jennifer Lawrence’s Look
Nordstrom
Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
It’s hard to find a good cashmere sweater like this at a price range like this.
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.
Lawrence has been wearing this jacket on repeat.
Salomon
Xa Pro 3d Sneakers
Salomon’s chunky sneakers with their drawstring closure are in every fashion girl’s closet.
Shop Chic Jeans and Sneakers
Levi’s
501 ’90s Women’s Jeans
ZARA
Combination Sneakers
These new Zara sneakers get a 10 out of 10 in my book.
Nordstrom
High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
Stop sleeping on Nordstrom’s in-house denim collection.
Insiders know that when you find available Adidas Japan sneakers in your size, it’s an immediate add-to-cart moment.
AGOLDE
’90s Pinch Waist High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
The dark-rinse is so sophisticated and sleek.
Another new pair of sneakers that I’ve been eyeing.
abercrombie
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