The Best Shoes To Wear With A White Dress

There’s nothing like a crisp white dress for a warm summer day. I think what I love most about a white dress is that it serves as a blank canvas for mixing and matching different shoes, accessories, and handbags. Changing the color or style of your shoes changes the vibe of the dress and your entire outfit for the day. So I am going to round up several different styles and colors of shoes that you can wear with your favorite white dress.

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What Shoes To Wear With White Dress

Most of us find ourselves reaching for a white dress in the warmer months. I know that is when I reach for mine. There are four styles of shoes that always work, depending on where your little white dress is taking you for the day or evening. They are versatile and flattering, especially for petites.

Sandals

You can pair a white dress with a pair of flat sandals for a beachy casual look. If you want something a little dressier, then you can add in a pair of low-heeled block heel sandals or kitten heel sandals. And we can always pull out a heeled strappy sandal for an evening out.

Ballet Flats

Ballet flats with a white dress are a timeless, feminine pairing. They are the perfect shoe pairing when you want comfort and grace without sacrificing style. You can keep it neutral or add a pop of color with ballet flats. If you are petite, you will want to look for a pair that has a lower vamp and, if possible, a pointy toe.

Wedges

Wedges are great when you want to add a little height and stability without sacrificing comfort in the summer months. They are great for petites for adding height, all while feeling effortless. Just make sure the wedge heights are proportional to your size. My favorite is a three-inch heel with a 1/2″ platform.

Sneakers

Sneakers are such a fun option with dresses in the summer. They are great for those days when you are going to be walking miles and value comfort. You can go for the clean lines of a white leather sneaker or add in some personality with a retro-inspired style of sneakers. When pairing a dress with sneakers, you do want to make sure that the sneakers are slim for balance with the dress.

How To Style A White Dress With Different Shoes

Here are some foolproof pairings with a simple white shirt dress. You will easily be able to see that the shoes and accessories can change the entire vibe of the dress. Play around to find your favorite combinations. All of these shoe color combinations could also be worn with a mini dress or a maxi dress. Your personal style will dictate the style and length of white dress that you choose to have in your closet.

White Dress With Metallic Shoes

Metallic shoes are a great choice when you want to add a little sparkle or shine without overwhelming your look. The most common metallic shoes are gold and silver. You can opt for ballet flats or a dressy stiletto, depending on where you’re going in your little white dress. You will want to add accessories in the same metallic finish for a cohesive look.

Below we have styled the white dress with gold ballet flats. This combination would be great to wear to brunch with friends or a day of sightseeing when traveling. The gold accessories tie the look together. On the bottom, we have paired the dress with a neutral tone fabric kitten heel for a classic, yet feminine look. The accessories are also light and neutral. This look would be great for an outdoor garden party or shower.

White Dress With Neutral Shoes

Neutral shoes paired with a white dress are a great example of a minimalist look. When you want a clean, elongating, and effortlessly polished look, reach for a pair of neutral shoes.

Below, the first neutral kitten heel slingback has a little personality to it. Plus, it is a very feminine look. Adding some green accessories pulled the look together. The neutral wedge shoe is a great way to add a little height with comfort. They are the perfect finishing touch to any casual dress in the summer.

White Dress With A Pop of Color Shoes

Wearing shoes that are a pop of color with a white dress is one of the easiest ways to add some personality to your outfit. Since your white dress is a black canvas, colorful shoes can make your look feel fresh and vibrant. Red is one of my favorite colors, and it is having quite the moment this season, so that is why I chose these sandals. Notice that I also carried the color through in my accessories. However, you can choose whatever color you love to wear or that fits your mood. Think kelly green, pink, yellow, orange….

The other shoe option below is one of my favorite sleek, retro-inspired sneakers. One of the reasons I like them so much is that they add a little height with their wedge heel. They also come in several color combinations and they are slip-on.

White Dress With White Shoes

White shoes paired with a white dress is a fresh, monochromatic look for summer. It feels crisp, clean, and modern. Remember, if you are going for a monochromatic look from head to toe, you need to keep your accessories white as well.

Another cool tone that pairs beautifully with a white dress is a silver shoe. A silver that is not shiny or reflective works well for this type of ladylike look.

White Dress With Sneakers

On a day that you want to balance comfort and style, add a pair of white sneakers with your white dress. This is a modern and fresh look that you can pull off regardless of your age or size. You just need to make sure that it is a slim sneaker to keep the casual-cool vibe going from head to toe.

The bottom look pairs the white dress with a simple gold kitten heel sandal. This shoe works for day or evening and is an elevated casual look.

White Dress With Black Shoes

A great pair of black shoes paired with a white dress is a bold and classic look. It is a striking choice and can feel polished, modern, or even edgy depending on the style of the shoes and dress. Below, the classic white shirt dress is paired with a black kitten heel slingback to exude a polished look. Notice that we added black sunglasses to tie the look together. I would also recommend adding a black handbag.

The bottom look is classic and feminine with neutral tone ballet flats and pearl jewelry. Perfect for lunch with friends and running errands.

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Thanks so much for stopping by. A little white dress is a must for your spring and summer wardrobe. I hope that this gave you some inspiration for styling your favorite white dress a few new ways. If you are a navy dress wearer, check out my post on what color shoes to wear with a navy dress. Let me know your favorite shoes to wear with a simple white dress.

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