6 Best Shoes to Wear with Dresses

It’s finally dress season, and we could not be more excited to wear our new favorite boutique dresses, as well as pull out some of our other seasonal faves from our closet. But making the transition from winter to spring and summer provides a few obstacles—most notably the shoe dilemma. It’s time to put our boots away for storage and welcome spring and summer with cute shoes that pair well with dresses. 

From sandals to wedges and even sneakers, here is your style guide on the best shoes to wear with dresses! We have broken this guide down into three sections because when you are pairing shoes with your favorite spring dresses, it’s important to take the length of the dress into consideration. 

Shoes That Pair Well with Maxi Dresses

Maxi dresses are our go-to! These dresses are so versatile and work for any and every occasion. Maxi dresses also pair extremely well with so many different kinds of shoes, but the shoes can either dress your maxi down or dress it up. So, choose wisely!

• Heels—If you are looking for a way to dress up any maxi dress or you’re heading to a black-tie event, you will want to top off your maxi dress with a pair of strappy heels. If you are dressing your maxi up for the office, top your look off with close-toed heels and a more form-fitting maxi dress. Whether you like high heels or lower, kitten heels, you can’t go wrong! 
• Wedges—Are you looking for a more comfortable alternative to heels? Give wedges a try! These are also ideal for women who are shorter but love wearing maxi dresses.
• Sandals—Maxi dresses offer full coverage, so when it comes to selecting the right shoes, you want to show some skin. And that’s why we love cute sandals paired with a maxi dress. These dainty shoes pair so well with any kind of maxi dress, whether it’s fitted or flowy. 

The Best Shoes to Wear with Midi Dresses 

Not only is the midi dress the perfect in-between dress, but it’s also perfect for more formal occasions. They could also be styled more casually depending on the shoes they are paired with. 

• High Heels—Pair a fitted midi dress with heels that you love to feel like the ultimate goddess. Your radiance and beauty will shine. 
• Mules—If you are going for a more laid-back vibe with your flowy midi dress, pair it with the ultra-trendy mule. These shoes are casual, but they also give you a fashionista vibe. Mules also come in a variety of styles and colors so if you’re ever wondering what color shoes to wear with a navy dress, we recommend white or beige mules!
• Sandals—Similar to the midi dress, sandals can be worn with all kinds of styles—especially when it comes to dresses. Whether you are heading out to run errands or you’re meeting up for cocktails with your girls, sandals are going to look so cute with your favorite midi dress.
• Slide On Sneakers—Sneakers paired with dresses? Absolutely! Not only are sneakers comfortable, but trendy sneakers also go well with a variety of dresses. We suggest pairing them with shorter or mid-length dresses to ensure you have a flattering look altogether. For midi dresses, we love slip or slide-on sneakers that usually tend to be a little more chic and sleek like the midi dress.

Cute Shoes to Wear with Mini Dresses

When it comes to the mini dress, there isn’t a pair of shoes you can’t wear with them. Mini dresses allow you to pair any kind of shoes with them because of their versatile length. The possibilities are endless, so let’s take a look! 

• Knee High Boots—Because the mini dress is so short, you can easily pull off knee-high boots for a chic and sexy look. With this pairing, you’ll still be able to show some leg and embrace the mini fit.
• Sneakers—As we mentioned above, we love pairing sneakers with dresses. But because of the versatility of the mini hem, you can wear any kind of sneaker with this dress. If you find that sneakers and dresses aren’t your thing, look at any New York Fashion Week runway for style inspiration.
• Heels—Planning to dance the night away with your girls? We love a bodycon mini dress paired with strappy heels for a chic and sexy look!
• Ankle Boots—If you have a flowy mini dress and you want to elongate your figure, pair your mini with some trendy booties. This look is so cute and we love how well these two pair together.
• Mules—If you have a bunch of mules in your closet, we have some good news! This style looks so cute paired with a mini dress. 

You’re going to look so fabulous this spring and summer season in all of your favorite mini, midi and maxi dresses now that you know which shoes to pair with each style!