The Best Shoes to Wear With Summer Midi Dresses

last updated 14 August 2019

Summer midi dresses are a wardrobe staple for most women. Due to their comfortable length and endless variations (formal, wrap, strapless, slip, etc.), pulling for these frocks is probably the easiest summer wardrobe choice you'll make all season long. That is, until it's time to put on shoes. We're all for a one-and-done kind of outfit, but sometimes the accessories portion of the segment really gets us stuck.

Ahead we've mapped out the five best shoe styles to wear with all your summer midi dresses. Whether you're going to the office, a festive picnic with friends, or even on a date, the styles ahead are truly the best pairings when it comes to all those summer midi dresses we know you have jammed in your closet. So the next time you find yourself confused on what kind of shoes to wear with this dress length, open up this story and discover the outfit peace you've been searching for.

Block-Heel Mules

Block-heel mules are a classic shoe style that most women have in their closets anyway. Thanks to the subtle heel height and the typically minimalistic structure, these shoes look great with most summer midi dresses of your choosing.

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By Far

Tanya Patent-Leather Sandals

Available in sizes IT35 to IT41.

Ganni

Olive Suede Mules

Available in sizes IT36 to IT41.

Topshop

Diana Strappy Mules

Available in sizes 4.5 to 11.5.

Gray Matters

Marmo Sandal in Rosa

Available in sizes 37.5 to 39.

Mansur Gavriel

Leather Mules

Available in sizes IT35 to IT41.

Flat Slides

Flat sandals are a summertime staple whether you're headed to the beach or not. Thanks to the nature of the go-with-everything shoe style, these simple slides will probably be your first choice for a casual summer outing.

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Carrie Forbes

Salon Woven Faux Raffia Slides

Available in sizes IT35 to IT42.

Saint Laurent

Woven Croc-Effect Leather Slides

Available in sizes IT35 to IT40.5.

M.Gemi

The Capri

Available in sizes 35 to 42.

Tabitha Simmons

Cleo Bow-Embellished Metallic Leather Slides

Available in sizes IT35 to IT41.

Loeffler Randall

Rey Ruffle Slides

Available in sizes 5 to 9.5.

White Sneakers

Want to dress down a loud midi dress? White sneakers are your answer. Your feet and your outfit will thank you for this comfortable yet stylish footwear option.

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Zara

Chunky Sole Sneakers

Available in sizes 6 to 10.

Converse

Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Sneakers

Available in sizes UK3 to UK9.

Common Projects

Original Achilles Leather Sneakers

Available in sizes IT34 to IT42.

Vans

Old Skool Sneaker

Available in sizes 4 to 14.5.

Madewell x Veja

Esplar Low Sneakers

Available in sizes 36 to 41.

Lace-Up Sandals

Heeled lace-up sandals are the number one footwear choice for most of our summertime outfits, but the way the style looks with midi dresses is incomparable. We love how the laces around the ankle disappear into the bottom of the dress creating just enough mystery.

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Tibi

Scott Crinkled Patent-Leather Sandals

Available in sizes IT35 to IT41.

Forever 21

Faux Leather Toe-Ring Wraparound Heels

Available in sizes 5.5 to 10.

Martiniano

Pavone Wrap Sandal in Gold

Available in sizes 37 to 39.

Free People

Laci Heel

Available in sizes 36 to 41.

Cult Gaia

Luna Suede Sandals

Available in sizes IT35 to IT42.

Pointed-Toe Kitten Heels

Headed to the office but don't want to wear painful pumps? Then pointed-toe kitten heels are about to become your best friend. They are both polished and comfortable and elongate the natural line of your leg in that midi dress thanks to the pointed toe. A win all around.

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Rejina Pyo

Conie Slingback Heel

Available in sizes 36 to 40.

The Row

Coco Leather Mules

Available in sizes IT35 to IT42.

Michael Kors

Eliza Flex Kitten Pumps

Available in sizes 5 to 11.

Loéil

Epulet Mule

Available in sizes 5.5 to 8.

Balenciaga

Knife Satin Mules

Available in sizes IT35 to IT41.5.

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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

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