When the weather is like it is this week, all I want to wear are dresses and sandals—the ultimate throw-on duo. As our routines slowly begin to resume, and we are meeting friends for socially distant picnics and walks, many of us are rediscovering the joy in getting dressed up again. I've worn some of my favourite dresses for a sit in the park and found that the right pair of sandals can help a "fancy" dress feel more relaxed and appropriate for your everyday plans.
Many of the dresses below are perfect for low-key summer plans, but you can also wear them next year to weddings and formal occasions with a switch in sandals. My general rule when it comes to dresses and sandals is that the fancier the dress, the chunkier the shoes. A pair of Tevas or Velcro shoes are the perfect contrast to a silk floral midi dress. Keep scrolling for the 20 dresses and sandals that I think go perfectly together.
Checked Midi + White Flip-Flops
Floral Midi + Velcro Sandals
White Slip Dress + Elegant Sliders
Floral Mini + White Sandals
White Smock Dress + School-Style Shoes
Floral Sleeved Dress + Delicate Strappy Sandals
Mini Polka-Dot Dress + Leather Chunky Sandals
Floral Maxi + Heeled Block Sandals
Wrap Dress + Buckle Sandals
Knitted Dress + Velcro Sandals
Next up, see our guide to the key trends for spring and summer 2020.
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