Have you ever stopped yourself from wearing a pair of shoes that, according to fashion “rules,” would be a mismatch for your outfit? Like, say, chunky sneakers with a suit set? Well, Natalie Portman recently proved that sometimes, the rules are made to be broken.
That’s what the wrong-shoe theory is all about: As the name suggests, the idea is to choose a pair of shoes you wouldn’t typically expect to see with your outfit. The result? It adds an unexpected twist that ultimately feels intentional and stylish.
Portman put that into practice recently in Paris. It seems that the Olympic Games 2024 are not only an important sporting event but also have become a space for celebrities to wear some of their most interesting outfits. Of course, the city is known for its street style and Fashion Weeks…why would the Olympics be any different?
Natalie Portman was there to view the Paris 2024 gymnastics competitions, and she chose for the event an effortless look that has us reconsidering our entire shoe closet. The actor reinterpreted the suit jacket and short skirt by combining it with a basic white T-shirt, but what fascinated us most was the way she put the wrong-shoe theory to work with a pair of chunky lace-up sneakers.
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The casual sneakers and low-key T-shirt add an air of freshness to what otherwise could feel like a stuffy suit. And on the flip side, the classic silhouette of the skirt and jacket elevate her choice of accessories. Here’s to seeing what other style inspo Paris delivers in the week ahead.
This post was originally published in Glamour MX.
