Okay, so I finally got around to styling my New Balance 327s and thought I’d share what I learned. It was a bit of a journey, not gonna lie.
First Impressions & Initial Outfit Ideas
I bought these 327s because everyone was rocking them, and I’m a sucker for trends, haha. They’re comfy as hell, but figuring out what to wear with them was tricky. At first, I was thinking leggings and a big hoodie, you know, the typical comfy girl look. I tried it, but it just felt… blah.
Experimenting with Different Styles
Then I went down the rabbit hole of Pinterest and Instagram. Saw a bunch of girls wearing them with jeans, so I grabbed my favorite pair of high-waisted mom jeans. It looked better than the leggings, for sure, but still not quite right. The jeans were a little too baggy and made the shoes look kinda small.
The “Aha!” Moment
I remembered I had a pair of slim-fit black jeans tucked away in the back of my closet. Pulled those out, threw on a simple white t-shirt, and BAM! That was it. The slimmer jeans balanced out the chunkiness of the 327s perfectly. It was a casual, cool look that felt effortless.
Adding Layers & Accessories
To spice things up a bit, I started playing with layers. A denim jacket or a bomber jacket worked really well. For accessories, I kept it simple: a baseball cap, a crossbody bag, and some gold hoops. Nothing too fussy.
What Didn’t Work
- Skirts: Tried a few skirts, but they didn’t really jive with the sporty vibe of the shoes. Maybe a tennis skirt could work, but I didn’t have one handy.
- Wide-leg pants: Too much fabric going on. The 327s got lost in the shuffle.
- Anything too dressy: These are casual shoes, so pairing them with anything too fancy just felt off.
Final Thoughts & Outfit Formula
So, after a lot of trial and error, I’ve landed on a few go-to outfits with my New Balance 327s:
- Slim-fit jeans + t-shirt + jacket
- Leggings (for workout days) + oversized sweatshirt
- Shorts (in the summer) + graphic tee
The key is to keep the rest of the outfit relatively simple and let the shoes be the star. They’re surprisingly versatile once you figure out the right proportions. Hope this helps if you’re struggling with your 327s too! Good luck!
