What Shoes to Wear with a Maxi Dress?

Wearing a long dress is definitely in style. It's a must-have piece for your wardrobe, regardless of the season. However, to avoid any fashion faux pas, you need to choose how to highlight it properly. The beauty of a dress is that it can stand alone as a complete outfit. Although you can accessorise as you like, all that's left is to pick a nice pair of shoes to complete your look. So, for a lovely outfit, what shoes should you wear with your long dress? It primarily depends on your personality and preferences. Will you opt for the 100% feminine look with heels, or would you prefer a flat and comfortable style? Do you value the aesthetic of a shoe model or its practicality? In this article, we share all our tips to help you decide.

Boots with or without heels for a bohemian style

Boots with long dress

With a bohemian dress and to enhance your feminine side, you can pair it with heeled boots. Small suede boots or a nice leather model will give you a retro vibe. Some boots even lean towards the pin-up style. If you're petite, heels will help elongate your silhouette, making you feel instantly more confident and taller. The height of the heels should be comfortable enough for you. You can wear very high heels if you're used to it, but two to three-centimetre heels are enough to slim down your silhouette and give a feminine touch. If you’re not fond of walking in heels, flat options will be simpler and more enjoyable for you. High heels can add a touch of class to your femininity.

Alternatively, you can choose a flat model. Leather boots with laces in black, brown, or red will give you a rock'n'roll feel. Boots adorned with fringes or colourful embroidery will bring a fun bohemian flair. There are also boots in more unique colours. To liven up a classic pair, opt for colourful laces to stand out. Ultimately, it depends on the vibe you want to exude and your personality.

Sandals with a summer dress

Bohemian Sandals

While boots are perfect for the autumn-winter season, sandals will pair beautifully with your summer dress, giving you a chic look. Flat sandals are comfortable and ideal for long walks. If you're wearing your dress for an evening out, heeled sandals will add a lovely touch. The boho chic trend offers fancy models with pom-poms, colourful beads, or braided straps. However, you can also find more minimalist styles. Simple mules provide a casual look and perfect comfort. During summer, shoes tend to be colourful or in neutral tones. If your outfit is simple, a very colourful model will add a lively touch. Conversely, a brightly coloured or printed dress can be beautifully complemented by neutral-coloured sandals. Strappy sandals with a rope sole are trendy and have a natural feel.

Sneakers for a casual look

Pairing sneakers with a dress is far from a fashion mistake. It’s the choice of comfort and modernity. You’ll showcase a trendy urban femininity. Wearing a dress with sneakers allows you to express your non-conformist side. Where one might expect you to wear small shoes, you surprise everyone. Sneaker styles offer a vast variety. If you want to gain a few centimetres while staying comfortable, wedge sneakers are your best allies.

If the weather is mild, opt for a beautiful canvas model. Feeling a bit adventurous? Opt for fabric sneakers featuring floral patterns and vibrant colours to celebrate the arrival of spring and boost your mood. If you prefer a more classic and sporty model, many brands specialise in creating feminine and sleek designs. A tip: some sneakers come with ribbons instead of regular laces. To make any pair of sneakers girly, swap out the laces for a coordinating satin ribbon that matches your long dress. Guaranteed effect!

Ballet flats: simplicity and elegance

Ballet flats go well with any outfit, and that's why we love them. Simple, essential, comfortable, and feminine, wear them with your dresses and skirts, whether long or short. Basic models embody simplicity and understated elegance. However, in recent years, designers have brought originality to this footwear. Often, they are embellished with a large bow, a light satin flower, or fringes and pom-poms for a boho-chic look. The colours are so varied that it's hard to choose. Bright tones coexist with browns and blacks. Red or polka-dotted ballet flats give you a pin-up vibe that pairs beautifully with a dress of the same style for a retro look. Meanwhile, a simple beige, white, or black pair of flats, adorned with a few pearls, will give you a more casual look. As for powder pink flats, or those with a soft fabric flower, they are the beloved shoes of the romantic side within you.

Your shoe choice depends on your fashion style

Bohemian Long Dresses

The choice of footwear to pair with your long dress depends on the look you want to achieve:

• for a feminine silhouette, opt for heeled models: boots, ankle boots, sandals. From a bohemian, retro-chic style to a more classic look, they’ll suit all women;
• if you want a more urban look, go for sneakers; the colour and shape will set the tone: sleek and feminine, practical canvas styles, or more classic options for sporty types. They add energy to an outfit;
• if you’d like to give off a rock vibe, opt for black or red boots or ankle boots;
• flat models like ballet flats ensure comfort and can be tailored to your personality: whimsical, classic, casual, romantic.