How To Wear Chunky Platform Sneakers (Outfit Inspiration)
I already went on about thigh highs, White Jeans, pleated skirts, 70s Wide-Leg Pants/ Trousers, and Dr Martens, Crop Tops, and now it’s time to tackle my other underrated wardrobe essential: 90s Chunky Platform Sneakers!
With that in mind, find one that makes you feel fabulous, and take inspiration from some of the style pairings below!
foliage fashion
Dark Academia? But with fishnets? Yes.
WHERE TO WEAR
Stroll
Library
Doodling
Grabbing a pastry
Details:
Dress: H&M
Jacket: Brenda Bedome vc
Fishnets: Hue
Shoes: Buffalo London
milk
A colour scheme of
Milk + Chocolate Milk + Strawberry Milk
always works. It also complements the whimsy and playfulness of chunky sneakers!
WHERE TO WEAR
Coffee
Shopping
Break someone’s heart
Details:
Shirt: American Apparel
Bralette: KEMMI Collection
Pants: Bershka
Hat: Risqué Clothing (Toronto Boutique)
Shoes: Buffalo London
Wrapped up
Embrace the natural poster vibe of platform sneakers with a wrap-top, and wide-leg trousers. Sunglasses - while optional - are appreciated.
WHERE TO WEAR
Performing new hit single
Hangout
Shopping
Details:
Shirt: Thrifted (tag: Shein)
Pants: Pull&Bear
Sunglasses: Bobbi Brown
Shoes: Buffalo London
Wynx club
Play up the kawaii of your chunkii, with pint-sized clothing to balance the oversized shoes.
WHERE TO WEAR
Class/ Work
Hangouts
Break someone’s heart (again)
Details:
Shirt: Aritzia
Cardigan: New Yorker
Choker: Thrifted (in Hong Kong)
Skirt: New Yorker
Socks: Primark
Shoes: Buffalo London
Well read
Dark Academia with a touch of midriff. Why not?
WHERE TO WEAR
Class/ Work
Hangouts
Break someone’s heart
Details:
Shirt: Thrifted (in Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Jacket: Kookaï
Skirt: Aritzia
Socks: Tutu Anna
Shoes: Buffalo London
denim diva
A perfect All-In-One Spice Girls Formula?
Chunkies (Baby) + Midriff (Sporty) + Designer (Posh) + Patterns (Scary) + Attitude (Ginger)
WHERE TO WEAR
Picmic
Discoteque
(Alcoholic or non) Drinks
Informal photoshoot
Details:
Headband: Bijoux Brigitte
Shirt: Bershka
Jacket: Ralph Lauren (Vintage)
Pants: Thrifted (tag: Levis)
Purse: Consignment (tag: Coach)
Sunglasses: Ollie Quinn
Shoes: Buffalo London
checkerboard
Easy, breezy, beautiful - checkerboard pants.
WHERE TO WEAR
Farmer’s Market
Coffee shop
Pâtisserie
Details:
Hat: Thrifted (tag: Zara)
Shirt: Aritzia
Button-Up: Aritzia
Pants: Bershka
Shoes: Buffalo - London
garden gal
Grace any garden with stompers (as long as you’re not stomping ON the flowers).
WHERE TO WEAR
Cinema
Video game bar
Museum
DETAILS:
Shirt: Monki
Skirt: American Apparel
Socks: Hue
Purse: Vera Pelle (in Venice, Italy)
Shoes: Buffalo - London
SLOVENIAN STYLE
You can use your platforms as a (height-adding) neutral outfit element, if you play with patterns on top. Pair colour-blocked socks (that match the shoe colour on the bottom, and have the pop on top) to further enhance the illusion.
WHERE TO WEAR
Shopping
Spicy Date
Travelling
Museum Madness
DETAILS:
Top: Consignment (tag: Ralph Lauren; from Sapeur Vintage in Paris, France)
Skirt: Thrifted (tag: H&M)
Shoes: Tommy Hilfiger
Socks: Tourist Tat (from Zagreb, Croatia)
Sunglasses: Maui Jim
MOAN FOR TWO-TONE
There’s something so romantic about a plaid pleated skirt.
This particular item, a thrifted find from a Scottish brand, takes centre stage in an ensemble with otherwise solid-hued pieces. Don’t be afraid to let the pleated skirt itself stand out, by keeping the rest of the look neutral!
WHERE TO WEAR
Art Museum
Venetian Walk
Eating a croissant
Getting chips at an outdoor market
Walks
Details:
Dress: Dilème (Boutique in Paris, France)
Shoes: Tommy Hilfiger
Sunglasses: Maui Jim
Mesh mess
A patent-leather platform adds a cool edge to any ensemble - why not play it up with mesh and fishnets?
WHERE TO WEAR
Singing (badly) on the street
Karaoke
Clubbing
TikTok video shoot
DETAILS:
Hat: Stussy
Shirt: Bershka
Bralette: Natori
Skirt: H&M
Jacket: B.Young
Fishnets: Hue
Shoes: Buffalo - London
intrsument: tuba
Canadian Tuxedo is a classic - revamp it with a flash of skin!
WHERE TO WEAR
Shopping
Commuting around London
Eating chicken wings
Clubbing
TikTok video shoot
Details:
Jacket: Vintage (tag: Polo Ralph Laurence)
Shirt: Bershka
Shoes: Buffalo - London
Pants Thrifted (tag: Levis)
Sunglasses: Quay
Headband: Brigitte
Purse: Consignment (tag: Coach)
CUPID’S BOW
Play up the angelic feel of this pearlescent hue with a Renaissance-inspired Cupid top. Angeluc Qualities not included.
WHERE TO WEAR
Meeting with friends
Shopping
Concert
Karaoke
Details:
Shirt: Burlesque (in Harajuku)
Pants: Guess Jeans
Sunglasses: Quay
Shoes: Buffalo London
softcore streetwear
It’s technically something I wore on the street!
Inspiration
WHERE TO WEAR
“Streetwear”
Spring walk
Buying melons
Details:
Shirt: Aritzia
Pants: Pull&Bear
Purse: Coach
Shoes: Buffalo - London
popstar, please!
Live your poster fantasy with a waist-tied top, and baggy trousers.
WHERE TO WEAR
Nightclub
Juice stand
Museum
Shopping
Details:
Shirt: Thrifted (tag: Shein)
Pants: Pull&Bear
Shoes: Buffalo - London
Y2K ALL DAY
Channel your inner Spice Girl with colour blocked hues, and wavy patterns. Add some clips for a fun pop!
WHERE TO WEAR
Art gallery
Aquarium
Thrift shoppin’
DETAILS:
Clips: Urban Outfitters
Shirt: Forever 21
Pants: Pull&Bear
Shoes: Buffalo London
CUTE FACTOR
Play upon the inherent cuteness of thigh highs, with a pleated skirt, a frilly top, and chunky sneakers.
There are so many permutations of this outfit - just grab a cute top, and pair with a basic pleated skirt. If your shoes match your thigh-highs, it’ll help elongate the leg. To ensure it’s not too messy, try to keep it this look to three colours, maximum!
WHERE TO WEAR
Meeting with friends
Shopping
Concert
Karaoke
Ice cream shop
Details:
Shirt: Aritzia
Shirt: Aritzia
Thigh Highs: American Apparel
Shoes:Buffalo London
Wildcard
Other things to get your own creative juices flowing!
Thank you for reading, lovely! Can’t wait for you to indulge in some more fits!
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