Sure, you could throw on a pair of regular sandals, but opting for a pair of sandals with a lace-up detail brings attention to your ankles to share in some of the spotlight of your look. They make an excellent complement to a patterned midi dress, giving you that easy, breezy vibe inherent to spring and summer.

Take your midi dress to new heights with platform sandals. Seen across the runways for the past few seasons, a platform shoe is a great go-to when you want to bring some edge to your outfit. Whether it’s a sandal or Mary Jane style, take comfort that you’re radiating cool when pairing platforms with an equally stylish midi dress.

If your dress calls for something more elegant and modest, a kitten heel is an easy choice. Right now, the slingback kitten heel is experiencing a big resurgence as more embrace the minimalist 90s runway styling. Not to mention, it's an office-friendly shoe that won’t kill your feet after a long day,

On colder days, a knee-high boot is a stylish way to keep your legs warm while wearing a midi dress. "If your midi dress has a slit, I love pairing those with taller boots," says Dawn. "It helps lengthen the legs and gives off a subtle peekaboo of leg."

Arguably just as versatile as one another, a loafer and midi dress are a match made in sartorial heaven. The loafer's practicality and lug sole can anchor a playful, flowy midi dress, creating a balanced look. Whether you’re going for a classic preppy look or a mix of tough and soft, pairing a loafer with a midi dress gives your look flexibility.

Slingbacks of the stiletto variety are such an underrated shoe choice. When paired with a midi dress the combo gives a nod to the alluring office siren trend.

While high boots and a midi dress may seem like an unlikely pairing, they can work. Pair them with a moto jacket and glasses to channel a boho vibe. The juxtaposition between the boots and flowiness of the dress makes for a striking look.

"For a casual and comfortable look, sneakers are a great shoe to pair with your midi dress," says Dawn. "Dresses in general feel more elevated, so pairing them with a sneaker gives your look a more elevated, casual feel." Whether you slip on an all-white pair or the trendy chunky dad sneaker, comfort and style come together seamlessly.

Have a pair of strappy sandals you're eager to wear? Break them out to complement a midi dress and infuse some sultriness into your outfit. The strappier, the better.

A casual option for those days when you want to feel cute but unfussy, a heeled clog makes the perfect companion for a midi dress. The added height of the heel gives your midi dress just a touch of formality without fully veering into stuffy. Leaning into the trending boho aesthetic, clogs are the quintessential accessory to bring out your inner breezy flower child.

According to Dawn, a strappy block heel is the "perfect way to make your look more feminine." This Chanel look with lace, tweed, pastels, and chunky block heels serves as proof. Plus, a block heel is comfier and much easier to walk in than a stiletto.