Dresses And Sneakers Are A Foolproof Outfit Combo For Summer

The much-anticipated warm weather of summer is finally here, which means now is the perfect time to start crafting your new-season capsule. But when it comes to anchoring your newly-minted outfits, a minimalist mesh Mary-Jane or preppy driving loafer aren’t the only options to consider.

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Navigating the fluctuating temperatures calls for both form and function. Enter: stylish, yet casual sneakers to wear with dresses – from silken slips to floral frocks. The outfit pairing is a no-brainer for both weekend and office-wear, or, indeed, any upcoming holiday excursions.

Dresses from Staud, Toteme and Mango, for example, will look effortless when worn with Nikes or Adidas, while Simkhai’s sleek shirt dress pairs well with New Balance trainers or retro sneakers from Dries Van Noten.

Below, shop the best sneakers to wear with dresses.

Vogue’s summer dress wish list:

• The LBD: Ganni Poplin Wrap Dress, £195
• The polished pick: Toteme Pleated Organic Cotton-Jersey Midi-Dress, £200
• The cherry red dress: Sir Primrose Ruched Linen Maxi Dress, £330
• The sleek shirt dress: Ulla Johnson Adette Tie-Detailed Midi-Dress, £363
• The LWD: Vince Relaxed V-Neck Pocket Dress, £445
• The T-shirt dress: Arket Relaxed T-Shirt Dress, £47

Vogue’s summer sneaker wish list:

• The everyday essential: Common Projects Tennis 70 Leather-Trimmed Suede Sneakers, £214
• The minimalist must-have: Autry Medalist Low Leather Sneakers, £170
• The red-hot pair: Puma Speedcat OG Driving Shoes, £90
• The retro sneaker: Loewe Flow Retro Runner Sneakers, £595
• The trendy trainer: New Balance 9060 Sneakers, £160
• The suede style: Gola Elan Sneakers, £90

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