Wondering What Shoes Go With Dresses? Ahem, It’s These!

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The streets of New York are currently a boiling 90 degrees and for the past two weeks, it hasn’t let up. The only solution? Staying indoors when possible, running into air-conditioned stores for relief whilst commuting, and wearing dresses any- and everywhere. (Who wants their clothes glued to their skin in this sticky weather?)

Sure, summer is the szn when you’re on the hunt for affordable dresses à la Amazon but once you’ve got the clothes, what about the shoes? I love creating stylish moments with dresses and the season’s latest trending footwear. For example, I would wear ballet flats or Mary-Janes with a coquette-aesthetic dress. As for a maxi dress, I would easily wear sneakers or platform sandals. No matter the hemline or material you’re wearing, the ultimate footwear guide is right here (and yes, kitten heels and chunky kicks are on the list)! Take a scroll at some of my fave combos below.

A Baby Doll Dress + Mary Janes

How cute will you be in a baby doll dress and the ever-so classic Mary Jane shoe? The absolute cutest, I assure you.

Square-Toe Mary-Jane (Margot Mary-Jane)

Kali Tuck Floral Off The Shoulder Minidress

Patent Crossover-Strap Block-Heel Mary Janes

A Knit Dress + Cowboy Boots

Knit dresses are calling your name this fall and spring and I hope you answer with none other than an unexpected cowboy boot. Keep heads turning and compliments rolling in with a metallic design!

Dagget Western Boot

Crochet Knit Mini Dress

Knox Metallic Western Boot

A Shirt Dress + Strappy, Kitten Heels

A shirtdress is an easy way to look pulled together for the day, but you can instantly elevate the casual aesthetic with strappy, kitten heels. It just screams (or purrs?) that you’re giving an immediate slay.

Kitten Heel Metallic Sandals

Poplin Shirt Dress

Women's Heloise Strappy Mid Heel Sandals

A Pocketed Dress + Gold Sandals

Just about everyone squeals when they discover their dress has secret pockets, but while that’s always a sweet surprise, it’s nice to know you have those pockets for sure. I love a cargo dress for this reason. And gold, barely there sandals will complement this look so well.

Halsey Barely There Heeled Sandals

Summer A-Line Dress

Lace Up Stiletto High Heel Sandals

A Statement Dress + Chunky Sneakers

Ofc, you need a statement dress and chunky sneakers! The above pair from Luis Vuitton is a definite splurge, but if you’re stressing about that, we have a list of affordable sneakers to wear with dresses right here for a just as cool vibe.

AL8 Sneaker - Women's

Prong Strapless Minidress

Saga 130 Sneakers

A Neutral Dress + Block Heels

Bring some shine into beige or brown outfit moment with some patent-leather block heels (pointed or square-toe, you take your pick)!

Luccie Pointed Toe Pump in Dark Red

Slinky Knot Detail Cut Out Midi Dress in Mocha

Steffie Bow Detail Mid Block Heeled Shoes

A Slip Dress + Slouchy Boots

This outfit combo is the secret to a sultry spring and summer. This pink and black moment is edgy-Barbie-coded.

Slouchy Boots in Tan

Cowl Neck Satin Slipdress

Vector Boots

A Crochet Dress + Loafers

For the days you need a little breeze to kiss your skin, crochet dresses are the best choice. Typically, I would say to wear ’em with sandals to give your dogs some air too, but this loafer combo just works, right?

Hines Loafer

Sweater Dress

Linnie Fray Loafer

A Muted Dress + Bold Pumps

Monotone on top, bold on the bottom. Let your footwear do all the talking for this outfit masterpiece. Bonus points if your pumps have a cool design!

Sedona Pointed Toe Pump

Tahlia Dress in Yellow

Pandora Pump

A Bright, Striped Dress + Combat Boots

Good juxtaposition is wearing a colorful knit dress with heavy combat boots. It shows you’re a tough one that loves to have some fun, ya know?

Black Knee High Boots

Dana Dress Multi Bayadere Stripe

Imogen Chunky Platform Knee-High Boots

A Minidress + Thigh-High Boots

This has to be the most obvious, top-tier, match-made in heaven! Gotta love when the short hemline meets the top of some very extra boots. Statement = made.

Ronettes Over-The-Knee Boot

Plus Mocha Bardot Ruffle Detail Shift Dress

Genna 60 Leather Thigh Boots

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