The Prettiest Printed Dresses and the Best Shoes to Pair Them With

Nothing puts me in a joyful mood quite like a feel-good printed dress. It livens up my look in an instant and requires minimal accessories and thought. Moreover, they're ideal for when you want to look like you made an effort (with zero effort actually required). 

Whether you opt for statement florals, trending psychedelic prints, or runway-approved rainbow stripes, this season there are plenty of pretty patterns to get your hands on for the warm weather ahead. Today, I wanted to share some of my absolute favorite printed frocks on the market right now that I can't stop thinking about along with the best shoes to wear with each one. How's that for a no-brainer outfit?

There's a little something for every taste and budget, so whether you're headed to the beach or brunch, keep scrolling for some winning dress-and-shoe outfit combos that I guarantee will garner all the compliments.

A fashion-girl favorite, we love the retro '70s print on this one. All you need is a pair of neutral espadrilles to complete your look.

Psychedelic prints are trending hard this season. Pair this vintage-inspired printed dress with a pair of colorful heels.

We can always trust Rixo for the prettiest feel-good prints. For a casual look, style this stunner with a pair of easy slides.

Spring is here, which means it's time to sport a carefree gingham dress. Add an edge to the soft frock with a pair of chunky sporty sandals.

This floral print looks super charming, plus it's easy to wear from the beach to brunch in style. Pair with easy white slide sandals or clogs.

Make a statement in bright rainbow colors. Oh, and don't skimp on bold shoes either!

This can easily be dressed up or down for a picnic or rustic wedding. Sleek, strappy sandals will be a winning shoe combo.

This striking silhouette will incite all the compliments. Embrace the color and pair it with chic pink sandals for a Palm Springs–ready look.

We can see ourselves wearing this pretty ditsy floral print for every upcoming spring and summer occasion. It will look so charming with a pair of flat metallic slingback sandals.

A printed tiered minidress is perfect for those balmy summer days. Cute white sneakers are the perfect accompaniment.

This is giving us all the vintage vibes. Go full-on fashion girl and pair with trending fisherman sandals.

A vacation-ready dress ideal for taking you from the beach to the bar in style. Simply add cushy thong sandals.

If you love stripes, this statement crochet dress is for you. Team with raffia sandals for the perfect vacation look.

How bold and beautiful is this print? Guaranteed to put you in the best of moods. Play with color and wear it with vibrant sandals.

If you're going to splurge, go for one of Agua by Agua Benedita's gorgeous prints. Keep the shoes simple with neutral leather sandals.

We love this subtle Bridgerton-inspired print. Add ballet flats for a super-cute look.

We're getting all the groovy vibes in this playful halterneck dress. Style it with retro flatforms.

This slip dress in a subtle retro floral print has won our hearts. Easy to wear with flats and heels alike.

An Insta-worthy dress. Wear with similar hued sandals.

This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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