With summer so close we can practically taste it, we’re packing away our everyday boots and taking our sandals off the bench. It’s time for pedicures, open toes, and minimal straps to take over. However, in warmer weather, we typically want to spend less energy on outfit planning and more on having fun—anything too fussy or overly complicated is simply not worth it when the weather is nice and there are sunny days to be enjoyed. You want to be able to just slip on your favorite sandals, add a few key clothing items, and head out the door.
To simplify your warm-weather outfits, we thought now would be the perfect time to highlight a few cute outfit ideas to wear with your favorite sandals. The looks below are not only chic but also beyond easy to put together, only requiring a few pieces outside of your sandals of choice. From slip skirts to minidresses to matching sets, here are 10 easy outfits with sandals to try this season.
1. Floral Minidress + Mule Sandals
Nothing says summer like a floral-print mini dress. Pair your favorite mule sandals with a chic mini and shoulder bag, and you’ve got yourself an outfit.
Michael Kors
Tribeca Large Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag
FAITHFULL THE BRAND
X Revolve Elissa Mini Dress
Open Edit
Jaydin Slide Sandals
2. Matching Set + Thong Sandals
Matching sets are here to stay. Pair your favorite with trendy thong sandals and consider your look complete.
MANGO
Flowy Straight-Fit Pants
Cole Haan
Chrisee Slide Sandal
3. Tank Dress + Colored Sandals + Hoops
It doesn’t get more timeless than a fitted tank top dress and sleek heels. For a fun twist on the classic combination, choose colored heels and hoop earrings to add some dimension to your look.
Jenny Bird
Chunky Doune Hoops
Zara
Heeled Mules With Bow
4. Short Jumpsuit + Lace-Up Sandals + Sunglasses
A short jumpsuit is as chic as it gets, and it also eliminates the headache of planning a full outfit. Add a cute pair of gladiator sandals and oversized sunglasses for a cool juxtaposition to the structured one-piece.
Loewe
Thin 52mm Round Sunglasses
Simkhai
Tinka Belted Romper
5. T-Shirt + Slip Skirt + Strappy Sandals
Name a better summer outfit combination. Seriously, this look just screams summer and will never go out of style.
Madewell
Whisper Cotton Crewneck T-Shirt
Aeyde
Elise Strappy Sandals
6. Oversize Shirt + Strapless Dress + Flat Sandals
Whether you have a work meeting, date night, or brunch with friends, this is the ultimate outfit combination. It’s comfortable yet chic and pairs perfectly with flat slides.
Vagabond Shoemakers
Connie Slide Sandals
7. T-Shirt + Shorts + Blazer + Sporty Sandals
While a classic blazer may not always be an option when temperatures really rise, the shorts-and-T-shirt combo is chic nonetheless. The sporty sandals give the otherwise classic look a modern update.
Open Edit
Relaxed Fit Blazer
Birkenstock
Madrid Big Buckle Slide Sandal
8. Button-Down Dress + Printed Sandals
All your favorite shirtdress needs for a warm-weather update is a pair of printed sandals and statement shades to go with it. The print adds a bit of fun to the look.
Poppy Lissiman
Stevie Sunglasses in Black
J. Creq
Capitaine Shirtdress in Linen
Steve Madden
Meme Genuine Calf Hair Sandals
9. Tiered Maxi Dress + Slides + Shoulder Bag
A tiered dress is a look in itself, so pairing it with chic slides and a shoulder bag allows the dress to do all the talking. A neutral hue is guaranteed to elevate the look.
Free-est
Taking Sides Maxi
Tory Burch
Eleanor Slide Sandal
10. Going-Out Top + Cargo Jeans + Animal Sandals + Shoulder Bag
Your going-out tops can finally go back in the rotation. For a night out with friends or date night, pair your favorite one with cargo jeans, a sequin shoulder bag, and animal print sandals.
CHRISTOPHER ESBER
Floating Ruffled Silk-Georgette Shirt
Jacquemus
Les Doubles Stacked Zebra-Print Calf Hair Mules
This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated by Jasmine Fox-Suliaman.
