From Linen Sets to Floaty Dresses, Here's What to Wear With Sandals This Summer

For as long as the current weather continues (it’s a blissful 21 degrees in London as I type) there’s really only one footwear option that makes practical sartorial sense. You guessed it: sandals. We've waited long enough to let our toes breathe, thank you very much—it's time to step out in the strappiest sandals we can get our hands (or feet) on.

So, now that the shoes are sorted, you may be wondering what to wear with your chosen sandals. As tempting as it is to dress up in bold prints and bright hues as soon as the sun appears, personally I favour a simpler approach to summer style (especially in the heat). You'll likely find me wearing my slides, mules and espadrilles with a rotation of classic combinations—be it a tank top and jeans, a dress, or a linen co-ord.

From floral midi dresses to lightweight trousers, there are few warm-weather staples that won't work with sandals. But if we were to assemble our favourites into seven streamlined outfits, they might look something like this...

1. Striped Shirt + Midi Skirt + Slides

Style Notes: A relaxed-fit shirt is my most trusted summer layer. Thrown on with a midi skirt and slide-on sandals, the results are effortless but oh-so polished.

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2. Asymmetric Tee + Jeans + Fisherman Sandals

Style Notes: An easy way to elevate a jeans-and-tee combo? Opt for a T-shirt with an interesting twist, such as an asymmetric neckline or embroidered detailing.

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3. White Blouse + Slip Skirt + Strappy Sandals

Style Notes: Slip skirts are forever, but during the summer months they're best paired with a breezy cotton blouse. Complete the look with wrap-around sandals, and you'll be ready to jet off to some far-flung beach resort.

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4. Midi Dress + Birkenstocks

Style Notes: When you just can't be bothered putting together an outfit (it's a familiar feeling to us all), reach for your nearest midi dress. According to fashion people, Birkenstocks are the best match for a pretty floral frock.

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5. Linen Co-Ord + Flip-Flops

Style Notes: There are so many dreamy linen co-ords out there right now that the choice is overwhelming. But something like this green skirt set ticks so many trend boxes.

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6. Tank Top + White Trousers + Minimal Sandals

Style Notes: This might be the easiest look on the list to recreate. All you need is a plain tank top, white trousers of some kind and your most minimal sandals. Simple.

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7. Shirt + Tailored Shorts + Toe-Loop Sandals

Style Notes: This shirt-and-shorts pairing is the key to looking chic even in the height of a heatwave. Toe-ring sandals are definitely having a moment right now.

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7. Striped Trousers + Tank Top + Flip Flops

Style Notes: It's no secret that the WWW team love a great pair of striped linen trousers in summer, and what better to pair them with than a simple black tank top and flip flops? This is, without a doubt, the perfect look for a hot summer's day in the city or for travelling.

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This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.