Effortless sundresses and chic sandals will forever be the style that truly screams ‘summer’. Pairing a dress with sandals is easy, regardless of age or location. You know, I love a good styling session. My post on how to style wide-leg pants or how to style a midi skirt is proof of that. So, of course, I couldn’t help but create my favorite dress and sandal combo for the summer. Today we highlight everything from trendy platform sandals with mod dresses to minimalist chic sandals with slip dresses. We all know that it’s not fun to stick to just one style, so we have a little bit of everything.
Why I Love This Pairing
You know I love to mix and match separates, but dresses are a must-have for me, especially in warm weather. why?Simply put, a dress is easy! A great statement pair of earrings, a simple stackable necklace, and a nice pair of flats are all you need to complete your look right away. This combination also makes packing easier. You’re planning a trip this summer, but carrying a suitcase full of dresses and sandals makes getting ready for the plane even easier.
Sandals and dresses: outfit ideas
Now for the fun part. I am always inspired by the fashion at the beginning of each season. The excitement of waiting for the weather to change and wearing the items you’ve stash in your closet. And it’s a thrill to see new collections from my favorite designers, old and new. It all just makes me a little dizzy, you know? This year was no exception, and I was mesmerized by the combination of dress and sandals that caught my eye.
dress with slides
First of all, I wear the most sandals, slide sandals.I decided to invest in this great pair cream slide sandals No regrets this season!Indeed, I loved them so much that I came back for them pink!I’m wearing cream slides with this affordable midi dresses (Under $50!) And this is beautiful embroidered mini dress.The pink slide matches this awesome striped cover upas seen here.
Highly recommend this if you are looking for a more budget friendly option classic slide sandals. These pretty colors are available in 6 colors (including an on-trend raffia option). Plus, it’s a perfect match for almost any summer outfit you can think of.If you want something a little more feminine, you’ll love these raffia ribbon sandals (also available leather).You’ll look great wearing it with this bold mini dress or this fun tiered midi dress! Last but not least, let me tell you something important. If you’re looking for truth statement slides, check out these slides. wavy sandals My current favorite is on sale. It mimics a scallop shell and I love how it looks divine when paired with a dress with scallop details like this. cream midi dressis also on sale!
dress with minimalist sandals
Next, let’s talk about summer minimalism. I consider myself a maximalist (is anyone surprised?), but I try to tone it down from time to time. And this summer, I happen to love minimalist sandals. I think it was these black pearl sandals that got me hooked on this trend.So far my favorite is this suede pairthese are black kitten heelsthese are simple tan sandals and these everyday black sandals.
There are endless dress and sandal combinations you can create with these minimalist styles. Personally, I love pairing it with clean dresses, such as a simple slip dress.Some of my current favorites are this black and white polka dot dressthis lace and satin slip dress (under $100) and this asymmetrical floral dressthis is an investment, but very nice.
dress with platform sandals
One of my favorite recent trends is the revival of platforms. I love how the height of this sandal has been increased to make any style look longer. Moreover, these sandals look great when paired with the mod dress silhouette that is also trending right now. This combination is such a fun pairing of a dress and sandals!
This pair neutral platform sandals It’s on repeat for me. I really like the texture of the raffia-like weave, and the color matches everything. You may have seen me wearing it with a variety of outfits this summer: this green pant coord, this mod mini dress, this purple kaftan, this elegant pink dress. I can’t stress enough how much I love them!
Another recent favorite sandal is this orange platform, I recently styled in this fun and daring dress while in Paris.I was also looking at these white platform – I love the leather upper and contrasting jute braided heels.and these black braided platform sandals The one I bought last month is currently on sale for under $125! I wore it with this tan and black shirt dress from my latest collection with Tuckernack.
combination and matching
Although this post is about the dress and sandal combo, it would be a shame not to mention the versatility of these pieces. It’s no secret that combining these items, as well as other wardrobe staples, offers the best value for money. Here are a few ways I love wearing dresses and sandals separately. Click on each to see outfit inspiration.
dress and boots
dress and sneakers
sandals over tights
skirted sandals
sandals and pants
sandals and jeans