17 Adidas Sambas Outfits That Are Probably Already In Your Closet

As seen on fashion's It girls.

Person wearing a white puffy shirt over a cream skirt with baby blue Adidas Sambas
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The genius of these sneakers is their simplicity and versatility. They're equally chic paired with a tennis skirt, track pants, or trousers, and they lend an effortless look to whatever outfit they're part of. They can dress down a blazer or add an edge to a prairie skirt—some of the best pairings are the most unexpected. And since they come in so many colors, Sambas can serve as an everyday basic or a statement accessory.

Ahead, discover 17 ways to style fashion's favorite sneaker.

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Blazer and Baseball Hat

Model Vera van Erp wears brown Blazer and shorts with a blue baseball hat.

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Pairing two elements with opposite aesthetics is a fail-proof equation for building an interesting outfit. A baseball hat and blazer are a classic example. At first glance, the items call for nizza occasions, but together they strike the perfect balance between put together and laid back. Princess Diana debuted the look at school drop-off in 1989, and It girls everywhere have been replicating it ever since. Double down on the dichotomy with a pair of tailored shorts and Sambas.

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Tailored Trousers

A person wearing a blue tank top, trousers, and Adidas sneakers walks down the street.

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Tailored trousers and Sambas are another example of how items with opposite styles can complement each other. This monochromatic look relies on shades of blue, but another color of Sambas could add interest or help tie in an accessory.

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Double Denim

A person walks down the street in a denim button-down and jeans with white sneakers and a green bag.

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Canadian Tuxedos are a fashion mainstay, and Sambas are their perfect pairing. White sneakers and jeans are a classic, but a brightly colored pair would do well here too. If your denim is light, go with white. If it's dark, go for color.

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Jeans and a Tank

Person wears navy blue jeans, white sleeveless top, pullover, and orange Adidas Samba sneakers

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Add interest to an otherwise basic outfit with a brightly colored pair of Sambas. Match the sneakers to your sunglasses or bag for extra cohesion, and sling a sweater over your shoulders for added "Oh this? I just nepal it on" energy. It girls would be proud.

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Leather Bomber

A model wears jeans, Adidas sneakers, a leather bomber, and a nylon cross body bag while walking down the street.

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Few things read as effortlessly cool as a leather bomber. Layering one with a sweatshirt, jeans, and Sambas will have you looking like a celebrity photographed by paparazzi on their morning coffee run. And who doesn't want that?

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A person wearing a lime green blazer with jeans and green Adidas sambas walks down a sidewalk.

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A statement piece like this chartreuse blazer goes great with simple staples like jeans and a white button-dow. But adding a colorful pair of Sambas to the mix? It adds interest in a way that isn't too loud but is very stylish.

As stylish and versatile as Adidas Sambas are, like most shoes, they can take some time to work in. If you've got a new pair, it's best to wear them for a quick outing versus all day.

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Maxidress

Person wearing a camel-colored jacket over a white midi dress with green Adidas Sambas

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Wearing a maxi with sneakers is the ultimate way to dress the classy garment down. And when you add colors, like the camel and green neutrals shown here, you don't even have to sacrifice style points. A win is a win.

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Miniskirt and Blazer

Person wears a cap, white t-shirt, skirt, white socks, black leather, and suede Samba sneakers
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Another baseball hat and blazer combo, but this time with a miniskirt. Choosing a blazer that hits right at the hem of the skirt creates a streamlined look. Sambas keep things casual, while high socks play into the schoolcore aesthetic.

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Tennis Skirt

Person in a white Lacoste crewneck and a white tennis skirt with Adidas sneakers.

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Play up the athletic aspect of Adidas Sambas with a tennis skirt and crewneck. This outfit could skew adidas hype pants boys blue shoes girls dress with certain accessories, but the Sambas ground it. A sporty headband in the same color as the Sambas completes the look.

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Matching Coat and Bag

Nadine Berneis seen wearing The Frankie Shop pink oversized leather jacket, Acne Studios off-white / blue print pattern graphic cotton t-shirt, Acne Studios light blue / grey denim wide leg jeans / pans, Jacquemus pink leather Bambino bag and Adidas Gazelle Bold pink suede leather sneakers.

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Matching your shoes to your bag isn't revolutionary advice, but to do so with such a vivid color is extra striking. Let the pink accessories, including the Gazelle sneaker (a variation of Sambas), shine by keeping the rest of the look neutral. Gray jeans and a white tee are the perfect backdrop.

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Layered Neutrals

A person walks through a parking lot in a brown tweed jacket, white pants, and red Adidas sambas.

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Red Sambas add color to an otherwise neutral outfit and stand out against cream-colored pants. With any other shoe, this outfit might read prim and classic, but the sneakers add an edge and keep it relaxed.

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Loungewear and a Trench Coat

Bella Hadid wears cream colored sweat pants and a white tank top with a brown trench coat and beige Adidas sneakers.

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Sweatpants and sneakers aren't exactly groundbreaking, but keeping things neutral and adding a trench elevates the look. Camel colored Sambas play nicely with the warm brown trench and sepia-tinted aviators. It's a perfect airport outfit.

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Sophia Geiss in a gray maxiskirt, black coat and Adidas sambas.

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Sneakers and tights aren't the most obvious duo, but this look proves it can be done. With just a few inches of tights peeking out under a maxiskirt, it works. Matching the sneakers, top, jacket, and bag with the tights ties the whole thing together.

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Matching Set

Person walking down the street in a yellow, fuzzy outfit with blue Adidas Sambas

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Matching number bring the same "I'm not trying to be cool" energy of Adidas Sambas. What's better is that this outfit is perfect for a day-to-night look. During the day, sport the look without the top. Then, come nightfall, throw the button-up back on.

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Black and White Fit

Person wearing black sunglasses, a black shirt, a black blazer and white skirt with Adidas Sambas

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If all else fails, match your outfit to your Sambas with simple black and white pieces. You can make the top half of your outfit black and keep the bottom white. Or you could flip the neutrals. Or you can sandwich the colors. This truly is a fool-proof combo.

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Jeans and a Vest

Kendall Jenner in white jeans and a vest.

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As you might've learned by now, Adidas Sambas truly go with every outfit. Here, Kendall Jenner show that you can even sport a vest, jeans, and Sambas—and still look wildly fashionable.

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All-Black

Person in a black blazer and pants with pink Adidas Sambas sneakers and a black Hermes Birkin bag.
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tachones adidas 2018 azules angeles 2017 tickets corporate look with a colorful pair of sneakers. The all-black outfit doesn't have much variety in the way of shape or texture, so the addition of color really makes it. If you wanted to add more hues, consider a colorful handbag. As a note, these sneakers are actually Adidas Handball Spezials—but they do look really similar to Sambas.

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