If there’s one thing we know, it’s that Who What Wear readers are obsessed with two things: dresses and shoes. These two subjects always dominate our So Should I Buy This? Facebook group, and now that we find ourselves on the cusp of bare-leg season (yes, really!) they’re proving to be all the more practical.
While we’re quick to cover the latest trends across both wardrobe items, we thought we’d go back to basics and have a look at the shoes that always work with dresses. As such, we can conclude that there are eight key footwear styles that seem to suit dresses more than other shoe types.
Chances are you’ll already own some (if not all) of the shoes on our list, but that’s the beauty of taking a step back from the noise of the trends and instead focusing on timeless buys. Keep scrolling to see the shoes to wear with dresses this season and beyond.
Style Notes: Sylvie’s chic block-heel shoes will bestow any dress with easy French flair. This Gallic girl favours wearing them with minimalist midi dresses. Simple, yet so effective.
You’ll wear these to every wedding this year and beyond, I’m sure.
I can’t believe how premium these look, and they also come in four other colours.
These are a timeless classic.
Style Notes: You needn’t mimic Lily Allen 100% of the time—trainers and dresses look their coolest when you opt for a simple dress paired with chunky running shoes or the most recent popular style, brights!
Coloured Adidas are selling out so fast, but these are still in stock in all sizes.
The chunkier, the better.
A classic that will go with just about every dress in your wardrobe.
Style Notes: While black boots also look excellent with dresses (more on that later), tan and nude boots serve as a welcome change. Their softer hue makes them less harsh when worn with pastel or white dresses.
Add a western feel to any frock with these suede boots.
These would also look good with leggings and a blazer.
These are just so sleek.
Style Notes: Slingbacks are an eternally chic option that fashion people have been reaching for more frequently in recent months. The refined shape and classic silhouette instantly elevates even the simplest dresses.
Style with a classic LBD.
This pair comes in an array of shades.
I’ve been dreaming about this pair.
Style Notes: When it comes to which shoes to wear with dresses, Mary Janes are a popular choice. The heeled styles gives you a vintage feel but flat versions are having such a moment right now.
I love these in black, but I also really want them in Dorothy red.
Flat Mary Janes are so popular right now.
Such a beautiful hue.
Style Notes: Chunky track-sole boots defined our winter wardrobes, but don’t pack them away just yet. With British weather consistently unpredictable you’ll appreciate this pair year round. Right now, Instagram’s most stylish people are donning chunky iterations with just about every dress you can think of.
These have been favourites for a couple of years now.
You’ll wear these for the rest of the year.
Such a great go-with-everything pair.
Style Notes: Having been the shoes a couple of seasons ago, fine-strap sandals are set to make a strong comeback this year. As they’re the perfect antidote to statement outfits, it’s little wonder influencers keep wearing them with punchy print midi dresses to make sure all eyes are on the dress.
These will liven up any look.
You’ll find every excuse to wear these.
Wedge sandals are having a moment.
Style Notes: Adding a preppy feel to any dress style, you can always count of a pair of sleek loafers to compliment a great dress. Emmanuelle goes one step further and adds cool-girl white socks
These are so classic, they’ll go with any dress.
Chunky pairs look effortlessly cool.
Yep, Prada loafers will always be popular no matter the season.
This post was originally published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
