How to Wear Shoes With Long Cotton Dresses

Long cotton dresses, otherwise known as maxi dresses, are all the rage. But what type of shoes are you supposed to wear with them? Pairing the right shoes with your long cotton dress can give your dress a light summery feel, dress up the look or help transition your wardrobe into the cooler months.

• Be sure that your long cotton dress, or maxi dress, is the proper length. A dress that is too long will not show your shoes and could drag on the ground, ruining both the dress and the style. The dress hem should fall no lower than the top of your foot and should not be above the heel when wearing high heals. A hem that falls above the heel will make you look short.


• Consider a white sandal with a cork or wood wedge heal for a light and carefree summer look. The maxi dress should be a light fabric with summer or spring designs and colors.


• For a carefree beach or boating look with a casual style maxi dress, put on a trendy flip flop, gladiator sandal, or a classic canvas shoe.


• Add some pizzazz with a metallic shoe or sandal. Metallic shoes are now in trend and, they easily dress up a solid dress. Accessorize with gold or silver jewelry to enhance the look.


• To transition to the cooler months, wear a high heel boot in either black or brown. Be sure the dress falls in the middle of the heel when wearing high heeled boots.


• Try a bright color shoe to bring out colors within the dress or pair a bright shoe with matching accessories and solid colored long cotton dress.