​​6 Sneaker & Summer Dress Combos To Try This Summer

Sneakers and dresses — a combo we’ll never quit. It’s easy, it’s comfortable, and it’s the kind of styling shortcut that makes getting dressed in the summer feel like a no-brainer. Sure, sandals and ballet flats have their moments, but on days when you’ll be on your feet for hours (or don’t feel like leaning too precious), sneakers are the move.

What keeps the pairing feeling fresh? Options — and this season has plenty. Silver sneakers add a little shine to denim dresses and bubble-hem minis. Retro running shoes balance out crisp shirt dresses and puffed sleeves. Hiking sneakers give fluid slip dresses some bite, while ballet sneakers — soft but sporty — take the sugar out of coquette-coded looks.

Ahead, the sneaker-and-dress combos we’ll be wearing on repeat all season long.

Low-profile and lightweight, retro running shoes — think slim, flat-soled trainers inspired by ‘70s and ‘80s track shoes — are the ideal match for breezy white dresses. They add just enough contrast without weighing down crisp cotton or airy eyelets.

Clean and classic, white sneakers bring an undeniable freshness to gingham dresses, keeping them grounded rather than costumey — whether you’re in a smocked mini or a full-skirted midi.

This season’s biggest trainer trend, ballet sneakers provide the sweet spot between pretty and practical. They pair especially well with bubble hems, drop waists, and puffed cotton silhouettes for a charming nod to girlhood that’s not too saccharine.

Chunky hiking sneakers add just the right juxtaposition to airy summer minis, lending a sturdier feel and keeping things from veering too precious. Try them with babydoll shapes, swingy hems, or smocked styles to play up the mix.

The Scandi Girl go-to outfit formula — sporty sneakers with something feminine or polished — is one we are leaning into hard this season. Athletic pairs take the edge off a slinky slip and make it feel easy, not overthought.

Silver accessories are everywhere — and what better way to embrace the ath-luxe vibe than with a high-shine pair of sneakers? They bring a just-dressy-enough touch to classic denim dresses, from button-up minis to flowy midis.