It is officially dresses and sandals season! The combination is quite possibly the easiest and most effortless outfit choice for summer. In the thick of the heat, depending on how casual or formal you want to be, the mix works for almost every scenario. Take the pairing from an 8-to-8 workday that starts with meetings and ends with cocktails, for a leisurely weekend look, or balmy evening soirées.
The breadth of summer dress styles on the market is vast, ranging from long and airy, like a free flowing Kalita gown to a short and sexy Jacquemus gathered asymmetric frock, but it is the footwear you pair with these that truly defines the overall personality of an outfit. For example, a raffia fisherman flat grounds and relaxes a minidress for daytime activities, while a caged leather kitten heel sandal elevates it for dinner and dancing. Depending on how you want to feel and where you are heading, the mix and matching of summer dresses and sandals will render fun combinations for any mood or occasion.
A bonus of this outfit formula is that it will come in handy when packing a carry-on for your summer escapes. A small trolley filled with dresses and sandals as your holiday wardrobe will be a dream to pack and unpack.
Vogue’s Favorite Summer Dresses and Sandals:
- The Boho Pairing: Kalita maxidress, $610 and The Row charm beach sandals, $1,090
- The Office-Ready: The Frankie Shop Avery maxi shirt dress, $245 and Dries Van Noten embellished PVC slides, $495
- The Weekend Brunch: Tory Burch cotton twill dress, $628 and Zara beaded lace-up sandal, $60
- The Night Out Look: Jacquemus La Saudade brodée, $1,060 and Jil Sander leather sandals, $960
- The Day Mini: Sir Noemi halterneck minidress, $345 and Ancient Greek Sandals Homeria raffia sandals, $550
Below, you will find 16 sensational summer dresses and sandal pairings we already thought of for you!