You have a lovely floral dress, but you're not sure which shoes to wear with it? Are you looking for ideas for bohemian outfits to wear in summer, winter, or during the transitional seasons?
I’m here to help you.
As a fashion enthusiast, I must admit that I have a soft spot for floral prints. They are both feminine and vibrant, adding a splash of colour to any outfit no matter the season.
Today, I’d like to share some tips on what shoes to wear with a floral dress, depending on the season and the style you want to achieve.
Because floral prints usually have a lot of details, I recommend pairing them with solid-coloured shoes without patterns to create a visual harmony. For a bohemian look, leather as well as natural materials like cord, straw, linen, or cotton would be perfect. The colour of your shoes should complement that of your dress; it could be a natural colour (matching the material), or a shade that echoes the floral details of your dress. Lastly, your shoes should be suitable for the season: in summer, opt for sandals or heels for a dressy event. In winter, a floral dress pairs well with ankle boots, knee-high boots, or over-the-knee boots in solid colours that harmonise with the colour of your tights or stockings.
Want to know more details? Keep reading to find out:
- Ideas for floral outfits for the summer, the beach, and holidays
- Footwear to pair with a floral dress in winter
- What fabric goes well with floral prints
- Whether you can wear sneakers with floral patterns
- Inspiring suggestions to enhance your bohemian wardrobe
Summer Shoes to Match Your Floral Dress 🌞
The perfect time for wearing floral print dresses is definitely during the summer season! To kick off this article, I’d like to share some shoe ideas that would go wonderfully with a floral dress.
For a more chic style or an evening outfit 👠
Planning to wear a floral dress for a wedding, a party, or a cocktail event? You'll need to find the right shoes for the occasion. Depending on your style, you might consider:
- Closed or open-toe heels, like stilettos,
➡ Stilettos are stylish high-heeled shoes that are perfect for enhancing your silhouette at festive events.
- Stylish high-heeled sandals with thin straps, perfect for a lovely summer day, in a Salomé style,
➡ The Salomé sandals feature a vertical strap across the top of the foot that connects to a horizontal band wrapping around your ankle, allowing you to adjust the fit. These shoes appear visually lighter than heels but still create the same elongated silhouette!
👉 To add a bohemian vibe to your outfit, you can wear ankle strap sandals. This stylish detail will elongate your legs and create a slimmer appearance. It's also a great option if you're not a fan of high heels but still want a feminine and polished look.
What to Wear on Holiday 👡
To look stylish even after a day at the beach, nothing beats wearing a nice pair of sandals that match a flowing dress. Natural materials pair well with floral prints and this kind of vibe. For example, you could consider:
- wedge sandals with a jute sole,
- woven straw effect mules,
- lightweight sandals with thin leather straps, like gladiator sandals
➡ The Spartan sandals are footwear featuring multiple straps that cross over the foot. They are reminiscent of the shoes worn by gladiators in ancient times.
- sandals with straps in cream, brick, or ochre colours...
👉 Here’s a little tip to highlight your complexion: the more tanned your feet are, the more vibrant the lighter colours will stand out. The opposite is also true! Don’t hesitate to match your dress and shoes with your tan to enhance that holiday vibe!
Shoes to Match Your Everyday Outfit
Need a pair of shoes that you can wear on nice days, for work, or for everyday outings? In that case, you might want to opt for some stylish leather sandals, which are really simple and versatile.
⚠️ For an ethnic look, you can opt for sandals with patterns, fringes, and so on... but be careful not to overload your outfit! Floral prints are lovely, but they come with various shapes and colours: simple shoes will elegantly highlight your dress and any jewellery or accessories you might have.
Mid-season Footwear with a Bohemian Dress 🌷🍂
Spring and autumn can be tricky seasons for choosing what to wear and what shoes to put on. In the mornings, it can be quite chilly when you step out of your home, yet it tends to get rather warm in the afternoons. Therefore, the suitable footwear will generally be closed (or semi-closed) shoes, such as:
- ballet flats 🥿, either "baby" style, with or without a wedge,
➡ Baby shoes are cute ballet flats that offer decent coverage and can be either open-toe or closed.
- sneakers,
- ankle boots,
- cut-out boots,
- western boots,
➡ While reminiscent of cowboy boots, these shoes are more understated and low-profile. Their toes are usually rounded.
- perforated derby or richelieu shoes,
➡ These are low casual shoes that are fastened with laces. The two types of shoes look quite similar and can easily be mistaken for each other.
Since bohemian fashion reflects a natural and rustic style, I’d like to share with you in the following lines which shoe colours you can wear more during spring, and which ones are suited for the autumn season.
🎨 In any case, to match the colours, make sure the colour of the shoes you choose is a reflection of the patterns on your floral dress. For a more subtle look, you can opt for a colour that is not very prominent on your dress. On the other hand, for a bolder style, feel free to highlight a colour that suits your complexion well and is prominently featured on your dress, shoes, and accessories!
In spring, pair your floral dress with cheerful and pastel colours
On sunny days, I recommend you wear light and bright shades - of course matched with your floral dress - such as:
- white,
- lemon yellow,
- pastel pink,
- light leather tones,
- subtle nude colour,
- apple green,
- sky blue,
- water green,
- light orange shades…
In autumn, embrace autumn colours for a seasonal floral look
When the days start getting shorter, you can match your outfit to the autumn tones by wearing natural fabrics and colours that reflect the season, such as:
- brick red,
- burgundy,
- brown leather,
- black,
- mustard yellow,
- ochre,
- shades of khaki green…
Can you wear sneakers with a floral dress? 👟
Although it's a recent trend in the history of fashion, it's totally fine to wear sneakers with a dress. In fact, it's quite stylish!
They are perfect for creating a casual and trendy look with a floral dress.
However, to elevate your outfit, I recommend going for low-top sneakers or wedge sneakers. In fact, high-top sneakers might come across as too bulky, especially when paired with a long dress.
👉 Want to know more about what shoes to wear with a long dress? Check out our complete article on the topic!
Warm Shoes for Winter with a Floral Dress ❄️
To wrap up this article, here are some ideas for shoes to wear with a floral dress in winter:
- riding boots 👢,
- thigh-high boots,
- knee-high boots,
- ankle boots…
🧦 🧤 Whether you're wearing tights or stockings, make sure to match them with your shoes and dress. I also recommend opting for solid-coloured shoes — whether bright or neutral — this season, which you can coordinate with accessories like gloves, a beanie, or a scarf.
I hope this article has helped you to find the perfect pair of shoes to wear with a floral dress, for any occasion and in any weather. For more information, feel free to check out this video dedicated to the topic of dresses and shoes, where you can gather plenty of useful tips:
Are you looking for a floral dress to pair with your favourite shoes? Check out our range of floral print dresses on our bohemian fashion site!