Black Shoes Are the Chicest Pairing for Your White Dresses This Summer

Is there anything more elegant than a white dress in summer? Chances are, if you ask any fashion person, they’ll tell you no. There’s something about a white dress that looks so sophisticated, no matter the style you choose, not to mention it’s an easy, throw-on outfit that you won’t have to put much effort into.

Usually, during the warmer months, I try to keep my white-dress outfits monochromatic as a way to look more expensive and put-together (a white dress with white sandals is a go-to for me), however, after scrolling through my Instagram feed I’ve decided to turn my attention to another timeless formula that looks just as chic—a white dress with black shoes.

With the promise of a heatwave on the horizon (fingers crossed!), I took a look at some of my favourite stylish Instagram accounts for some inspiration on how to style my own white dresses with black sandals, flats and even heels. You might think that black shoes would look too harsh with your delicate white dresses, but the contrast between the two colours actually makes the outfit look effortlessly polished. And as both these pieces could be considered wardrobe staples with plenty of iterations around, there’s a myriad of styling options for the combo.