The Perfect Shoes To Wear With Your White Dresses This Summer, According To Our Stylist

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White dresses are the ultimate must-have for summer. They're crisp, heat-friendly, and impossible to ignore, which is great — unless your shoes throw off the whole look and turn your outfit into a walking "don't." And while the best shoes typically depend on your dress style, some pair effortlessly with most white dresses, and their versatility makes them a smart purchase. To help you figure out what works, Glam spoke exclusively with wardrobe stylist Kinsey Ranee.

She shares two timeless picks, starting with her top choice for the sunny season. "The number one shoe to have this summer to pair with white dresses is a good leather sandal," she says. And judging by the most popular shoe trends of 2025, she's absolutely correct. Leather sandals are the quiet luxury of summer footwear and pair well with white dresses because they don't compete. Instead, they complement, without stealing the spotlight. When it comes to choosing a pair, Ranee recommends keeping it minimal and refined: "I have been loving, specifically, the Kenley by Dolce Vita or the Mylee for a little heel."

However, if you're looking for a statement shoe or something a little more playful to dress up a white summer dress, Ranee confirms that the jelly sandal trend, which made a comeback in summer 2023, is a great option, with some of her favorites being brands like Loeffler Randall and Jeffrey Campbell. These sandals are a throwback to the '90s and are often translucent or brightly colored, which makes them pop beautifully against the clean slate of a white dress. And as a bonus? Their quirky, nostalgic edge adds personality without overwhelming the look.

Wearing sneakers with a dress is often seen as a distasteful walk toward the dark side, and in many cases, rightfully so. Most sneakers can make a breezy white dress look clunky, chaotic, or just plain confused. We asked Kinsey Ranee for her take, and surprisingly, she's all for it. "I also think everyone needs a good sneaker to slip on," she shares exclusively with Glam. Her current faves? "The 490s by Alohas or a classic Adidas Samba," she tells us.

However, if you're going for a summery look with a white dress, sandals are almost always the better choice. A slight heel can instantly elevate the outfit, while a playful flat keeps things casual and captures that easy, breezy vibe. Our final tip? Keep the rest of your look cohesive. White highlights everything, which means bad makeup or off-color nails won't go unnoticed. We've covered the best makeup looks to pair with a white dress as well as the best nail colors to pair with a white dress, so you've got a foolproof fashion strategy from head to toe. Just remember: Fashion should be fun, and most rules are guidelines, not gospel. Wear what feels right and makes you feel good this summer.