Dresses are the most important pieces in a summer wardrobe. And fashion offers us many different styles of dresses, covering diverse trends. For example, the comfortable midi-length peasant dress is just as trendy as the frilly mini dress, typical of the 90s. And each of these dresses goes perfectly with a type of sandal. You’ve heard that shoes can make or break a look, right? So, based on the footwear trends that arose from Fashion Week and our Instagram feeds, we’ve pinpointed the best sandals to style any breezy dress to perfection and rock this summer looks, whether in the city or at the beach.
Combine mini dresses with minimalist flats
Style summer’s minidress with flat slip-on sandals. The über-chic Hermès Oran sandals are a must-have among fashionistas, especially in tan leather. However, with the abundance of knockoff brands mimicking this particular model, I reckon it’s wiser to explore alternative models and brands instead. So these flat strappy sandals to get a simple chic style as we saw on Instagram, are just perfect. We’ve found a great model by A Emery on Net-a-Porter and a super chic Portie & Paire in brown nubuck.
Flatform sandals for long dresses
Wide strap slide sandals are a ’90s trend taking over the footwear scene, and they come with bulky platforms for more comfort. The flatform soles give you extra height, which is perfect when wearing maxi dresses. And don’t forget this year, tong flatforms are a must-have.
Fisherman sandals to balance romantic florals
The fashion crowd has elected the fisherman sandals as one of the chicest summer accessories. These sandals balance romantic floral dresses, toning down their girliness. The most beautiful fisherman sandals you will find on Hereu Studio. Hereu is a Spanish footwear and bag brand, whose name in Catalan means “heir.” Heritage and quiet luxury are exactly what they stand for. but you can also wear retro jelly sandals like Gucci’s playful take on the fisherman model.
Wedge mules go hand-in-hand with ruffled dresses
To rock frilled dresses with the charm of Latin women, wear this season’s wedge mules. These feminine mules are a trend that’s come back after several seasons. Bottega Veneta mules are for VIF, very important feet. Maybe you are looking for a wedge mule 8cm high, like this one from Luisaviaroma. And this Mango transparent wedge is great and on sale!
The new strappy sandals elevate any dresses
Style boho-chic dresses with ankle-tied strappy sandals is a very good style decision. The feminine sandals that tie around your ankle add sexiness and glamour to any dress’ model. But try them with knitted or crochet dresses; you’ll love it. Gianvito Rossi is on sale and we like a lot this model from Mango too.
Pair flat clogs with wide dresses
Balance the oversized silhouette of embroidered Kaftans inspired by Ukrainian Vyshyvanka and voluminous mini dresses by wearing the on-trend flat clogs. Certainly, flat suede mules like the iconic Birkenstock Boston clogs are one of the most popular shoes in 2023. As a result, they’re a staple in the summer capsule wardrobe of fashion-savvy women. We like this one from Isabel Marant. But this one is also cool.
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