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Adidas Sambas have been around since 1950, but a recent resurgence among It Girls celebrities has brought them back to the forefront. Emily Ratajkowsi wore hers with pants and a cardigan. Bella Hadid paired them with neutral loungewear and a trench, while Jennifer Lawrence added her signature wrap coat.
The genius of the Adidas Sambas lies in their simplicity and versatility. They’re just as chic paired with a tennis skirt, sweatpants, or slacks, and they lend an effortless look to any outfit they’re a part of. They can dress up a blazer or add a trendy touch to a prairie skirt – some of the best pairings are the most unexpected. And since they are available in many colors, Sambas can serve as an everyday basic or a trendy accessory.
Discover 16 ways to wear fashion’s favorite sneakers.
A blazer and a baseball cap
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Combining two elements with opposing aesthetics is a foolproof equation for creating an interesting outfit. A baseball cap and blazer are a classic example. At first glance, the items call for distinct occasions, but together they strike the perfect balance between put-together and casual. Princess Diana debuted the look after school in 1989, and It girls around the world have been replicating it ever since. Double down on the dichotomy with a pair of tailored shorts and Sambas.
Double jeans
Canadian tuxedos are everywhere these days, and Sambas are their perfect pairing. White sneakers and jeans are a classic, but a brightly colored pair would also work here.
Tailored pants
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Tailored pants and Sambas are another example of how items with opposite styles can complement each other. This monochrome look relies on shades of blue, but another Sambas color could add interest or help tie in an accessory.
Jeans and a tank top
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Add interest to an otherwise basic outfit with a pair of brightly colored Sambas. Pair the sneakers with your sunglasses or bag for cohesion, and throw a sweater over your shoulders to add “Oh that? I just put that on.” energy.
Sweatpants and button-downs
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Play with shapes and colors by pairing a cropped blue button-down shirt with cherry red sweatpants and matching Sambas. Opposites attract once again, bringing the button out of the boardroom and into the realm of street style. This look also makes an ideal Zoom meeting uniform.
An all black outfit
Dress up a more corporate look with a pair of colorful sneakers. The all-black outfit doesn’t have much variety in terms of shape or texture, so adding color really makes it.
A colorful blazer
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A statement piece like this chartreuse blazer pairs great with simple basics like jeans and a white button-down shirt, but adding a pair of colorful Sambas to the mix adds interest in a way that isn’t not too noisy.
A mini skirt and a blazer
Another baseball cap and blazer combo, but this time with a mini skirt. Choosing a blazer that falls right at the skirt hem creates a streamlined look. Sambas keep things casual, while knee-high socks fit into the schoolboy aesthetic.
With a tennis skirt
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Play up the athletic look of Adidas Sambas with a tennis skirt and a round neck. This outfit might skew the preppy capital P with some accessories, but the Sambas grounded it. A sporty headband in the same color as the Sambas completes the look.
A matching coat and bag
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Matching your shoes to your bag isn’t a revolutionary tip, but doing it with such a bright color is very striking. Let the bold accessories shine while keeping the rest of the look neutral. Gray jeans and a white t-shirt make the perfect backdrop.
Layered Neutrals
Red Sambas add color to an otherwise neutral outfit and stand out against cream colored pants. With any other shoe, this outfit can look prim and classic, but sneakers add a touch of edge and keep it casual.
A leather bomber
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Few things read as easily as a leather bomber jacket. By layering one with a sweatshirt, jeans and Sambas, you’ll look like a celebrity photographed by paparazzi on their morning coffee run.
Pants and Caridgan
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Get the casual model look with this breezy outfit from Emily Ratajkowski. Pants and a cardigan can look buttoned up, but leaving the sweater undone and adding a pair of sambas keeps things casual.
A black and white cut
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If all else fails, pair your sambas outfit with simple black and white pieces.
Loungewear and a trench coat
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Sweatpants and sneakers aren’t exactly groundbreaking, but keeping things neutral and adding a trench coat elevates the look. The camel-colored Sambas play nicely with the warm brown trench and sepia-tinted aviators. It’s a perfect airport outfit.
A long skirt and tights
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Sneakers and tights aren’t the most obvious duo, but this look proves it’s possible. With just a few inches of tights sticking out under a long skirt, it works. Matching the sneakers, top, jacket and bag with the tights ties everything together.
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