Regardless of the trend cycle, certain summer outfit combinations will never cease to exist—and one of those is midi dresses with flat shoes. It’s a universally loved pairing, no matter where you are in the world—including the South of France, where the always chic Diane Kruger was just spotted.
Kruger was photographed walking in Cannes, where she’s attending the most glamorous of film festivals. And yes, she wore a midi dress and flat shoes for the occasion. The shoes were elegant, pointed-toe flats, and the dress represented one of the biggest trends of the season, carrying over from last summer: princess-waist dresses. This style features a fitted bodice, a subtle V-waist, and a gathered skirt. What ballerinas and princesses wear comes to mind, but today’s princess-waist dresses are decidedly modern—and you can style them to feel even more contemporary, just as Kruger did.
She opted for a sleeveless white poplin midi dress paired with pointed-toe ballet flats and a supple leather bag. The combination is simple, pretty, and elegant—so much so that anyone who wears it this summer is bound to be bombarded with compliments. Keep scrolling to shop the dress trend and join them.
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