The 9 Best Sandal Trends to Wear With Maxi Dresses

If there's one outfit combo that always works in the summer months, it's a dress and sandals. It's an easy formula you can always count on to look chic—and frankly, who wants to deal with the struggle of putting on jeans when it's 90°F outside? If you're anything like me, you may already have a few go-to silhouettes and tried-and-true styles. That said, I'm always on the hunt for fresh inspiration. After all, you can never have too many shoes.
Thankfully, this summer has already been serving plenty of inspiration for the best sandal trends that feel incredibly versatile with any maxi dress you have in your closet. From on-trend fisherman sandals to the minimalist styles celebrities can't stop wearing this summer, scroll below for the best nine sandal trends to wear with maxi dresses this summer, guaranteed.
Fisherman Sandals
Heeled Thong Sandals
Braided Slides
T-Strap Sandals
Colorful Sandals
Gladiator Sandals
Buckled Sandals
Heeled Sandals
Flip-Flops
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