Good Sandals Make a Great Dress Even Better—and Here’s the Proof

The days are longer, the layers are lighter, and your schedule is starting to fill up fast. That can only mean one thing: it's time to bring out the dresses and sandals. The kind of easy outfit that works just as well for a coffee run as it does for a casual dinner—without swapping shoes halfway through the day.

This summer's sandals are easy to wear and go with everything. Paired with the right dress, they do all the work for you.

• Heeled flip-flops are back, turning even the plainest spaghetti-strap dress into a minimalist dream.

• Embellished sandals add polish to denim and cotton, giving even your most low-key dress a bit of sparkle.

• Rope sandals bring a hit of utility. They go surprisingly well with sequins or slip dresses.

• Raffia soles paired with linen or crochet keep things breezy and grounded.

• Toe-ring sandals are modern and sculptural, made to pair with a clean, column-shaped dress.

• Wraparound ties work best with flowy pieces, like fringe, soft shapes, or anything that moves.