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So this summer, Ill be living in dresses paired with sneakers, the perfect pandemic-transition outfit.

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Chelsea Von Mach is an LA-based stylist and vintage boutique owner.

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Nicole Pollard Bayme is the founder of Los Angeles-based fashion styling firm, Lalaluxe.

Pulling this look off as intended, however, can be a bit tricky.

Below, find styling tips as well as 10 dresses that play well with sneaks.

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Chelsea Von Mach is an LA-based stylist and vintage boutique owner.

If you pair them with knee-length dresses, however, they tend to shorten the leg.

And floor-dusting maxis tend to get in the way of sneakers.

When trying to pull a combo together, Bayme says its important to keep balance in mind.

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Pairfrilly dresses from brands like Love Shack Fancywith rubber combat boot sneakers or sporty Stan Smiths, she says.

She caveats, however, that what youre looking for is contrast, not competition.

LA-based stylist and vintage boutique ownerChelsea Von Machagrees, and also notes that its important not to overdo it.

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Dont go over the top and wear soccer cleats with a gown.

I dont think thats a vibeits just goofy.

Pairing your sneaker and dress ensemble with the appropriate bag is important, she says.

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Chelsea Von Mach is an LA-based stylist and vintage boutique owner.

So, she says, its important to play around to see what works for you.

If something speaks to you and you dont know why, go in that direction.

Buy the neon orange sneaker or the floral print one, just make it you!

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