How to Wear Your Converse

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Converse shoes are available in so many colors and cuts that they can go with almost any wardrobe. To wear your converse, try some of the following styles.

Method 1
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Pairing With Pants

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    This is a versatile look with many possible options, such as:
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    There are several ways to do this well:
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    Put a nice long, oversized sweater on, and wear long tights that reach the ankles. This look works for either high Converse or low Converse.
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Wearing Dresses and Skirts With Converse

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    Just make sure the dress is casual, and not too dressy.
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    This is a good option for parties or any more occasion when you want to look stylish.
    • Shorts can also be worn in this manner.
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Wearing Converse With Shorts

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    Any color works, as you're teaming them with neutrally colored Converse.
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    Don't use soccer socks; use fashionable long socks that reach to mid-thigh or a little lower.
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    Rock your new style.
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Playing With the Laces

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    • For a sleek look, tie a knot beneath the tongue of each shoe and tuck the lace ends into the shoes to hide them.
    • For a casual look, lace all but the last two lace holes.
    • For a sloppy look, loosen all the laces and leave them untied, tucking the ends in if necessary.
    • For a grungy look, lace high-tops to the top (or near the top), wrap the ends of the laces around your legs, and tie them without bows.
    • For a clean look, remove the laces altogether, sew the tongue halfway up the sides, and turn your Converse into slip-ons.

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    How do I clean my Converse?
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    For white converse, bleach them and throw them in the washing machine. For other colors, you can try just the washing machine on cold. A lot of shoe stores sell products to clean shoes with similar material, such as Vans. For the rubber part, a bit of nail polish remover should work..
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    What should I do if my heel keeps on slipping when I wear my Converse?
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    You should put a rubber pad at the back to prevent your foot from slipping. Make sure the pad doesn't cover the entire back of the shoe but it is functional. You can easily pick one up at Target or Walmart for cheap.
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      • Don't let other people pressure you into writing or drawing on your Converse. If you don't want to do it, then don't. It is you that is wearing them, not your friends.
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