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    The Simple Dress Style Fashion People Wear With Sandals

    Easy ensembles ahead.

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    By Bobby Schuessler
    Published 12 September 2023 In Buying Guides

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    Aline Kaplan is seen wearing Polene Paris black round leather bag, Veronica Beard beige jeans jacket, Carolina Lemke black shades, Gestuz black maxi dress and Vagabond black sandals on May 25, 2022 in Berlin, Germany.
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    Okay, I'm speaking the obvious here, but sandals are undoubtedly one of the key staples to a well-balanced summer wardrobe. The beauty of that ideal silhouette (particularly a flat style) is that they can be worn with different outfits. One piece it seems every fashion person I follow on Instagram is wearing with flip-flops, strappy sandals, slides, and fisherman silhouettes is a flowy black maxi or midi dress.

    This simple style with a throw-on-and-go nature is effortless and always chic. I love how you can toss on the black dress that works best for you, slip into a pair of sandals, and you're ready to go with a fashion-forward look. Below you'll uncover how style setters wear flowy black dresses and sandals. If you want to add items to your closet, there are also inspired shopping picks.

    Aniyah Morinia posing in a black dress

    (Image credit: @ANIYAHMORINIA)

    A dress with puff sleeves or an off-the-shoulder silhouette is absolutely gorgeous with any sandal style.

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    Hamp;amp;M Off-The-Shoulder Dress

    HM Off-The-Shoulder Dress
    $30 AT HM

    Madewell The Cari Fisherman Sandal

    Madewell The Cari Fisherman Sandal
    $128 AT MADEWELL

    amp;amp; Other Stories Puff Sleeve Linen Midi Dress

    Other Stories Puff Sleeve Linen Midi Dress
    $159 AT OTHER STORIES

    Franco Sarto Gretta Sandal

    Franco Sarto Gretta Sandal
    $71 AT AMAZON

    A tank dress with white sandals is fresh and elegant.

    Vince Camuto Paneled Maxi Tank Dress

    Vince Camuto Paneled Maxi Tank Dress
    $69 AT NORDSTROM

    Birkenstock Arizona Big Buckle Slide Sandal

    Birkenstock Arizona Big Buckle Slide Sandal
    $160 AT NORDSTROM

    Chaus Fit amp;amp; Flare Tank Midi Dress

    Chaus Fit Flare Tank Midi Dress
    $79 AT NORDSTROM

    Schutz Enola Flat Sandal

    Schutz Enola Flat Sandal
    $118 AT NORDSTROM

    Felicia Akerstrom posing in a black dress and crossbody bag

    (Image credit: @FAKERSTROM)

    I'm so into this easy black dress with contrasting sandals.

    Everlane The Satin V-Neck Maxi Dress

    Everlane The Satin V-Neck Maxi Dress
    $168 AT EVERLANE

    Nordstrom Carolina Slide Sandal

    Nordstrom Carolina Slide Sandal
    $70 AT NORDSTROM

    Reformation Tagliatelle Linen Dress

    Reformation Tagliatelle Linen Dress
    $278 AT REFORMATION

    Seychelles Portland Slide Sandal

    Seychelles Portland Slide Sandal
    $99 AT NORDSTROM

    Lorna of @SYMPHONYOFSILK posing in a black dress

    (Image credit: @SYMPHONYOFSILK)

    Consider a dress with buttons or a collar for something polished with your favorite sandals.

    Mango Cotton Shirt Dress

    Mango Cotton Shirt Dress
    $50 AT MANGO

    Sam Edelman Irina Slide Sandal

    Sam Edelman Irina Slide Sandal
    $130 AT NORDSTROM

    Anine Bing Ocean Dress

    Anine Bing Ocean Dress
    $300 AT ANINE BING

    Tory Burch Eleanor Slide Sandal

    Tory Burch Eleanor Slide Sandal
    $298 AT NORDSTROM

    Brittany Bathgate posing in a black dress

    (Image credit: @BRITTANYBATHGATE)

    This maxi style is fashion-forward and so effortless. The flip-flops add a cool spin to the look.

    Hamp;amp;M Cotton Tunic Dress

    HM Cotton Tunic Dress
    $25 AT HM

    Havaianas Slim Flip Flop

    Havaianas Slim Flip Flop
    $30 AT NORDSTROM

    Raey Black Sheer Mega-Tiered Maxi Dress

    Raey Black Sheer Mega-Tiered Maxi Dress
    $825 AT MATCHES

    Sorel Women#039;s Ella II Easy Flip Sandals

    Sorel Women's Ella II Easy Flip Sandals
    $48 AT AMAZON

    Hill House The Jersey Isabel Nap Dress

    Hill House The Jersey Isabel Nap Dress
    $175 AT SHOPBOP

    band of the free Solana Flip Flop

    band of the free Solana Flip Flop
    $50 AT NORDSTROM

    AllSaints Lil A-Line Dress

    AllSaints Lil A-Line Dress
    $150 AT NORDSTROM

    Ipanema Ana Flip Flop

    Ipanema Ana Flip Flop
    $23 AT SHOPBOP

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