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6 Summer Midi Dress And Sandal Combinations That Will Keep You Cool (In Both Senses Of The Word)

The silk, sheer and cotton midi dresses to wear with your favourite summer sandals.

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When it comes to curating the perfect summer wardrobe, there's one effortlessly chic duo that never fails: a midi dress and pair of sandals. This timeless pairing can withstand the most humid of summers and varied of dress codes - easy enough to throw on during a heatwave, but polished enough to carry you from a breezy brunch to a balmy evening out.

From cutesy polka dots to voluminous black cotton, summer midi dresses come in all shapes and sizes, and paired with this season's trendiest sandals (flip flops, jelly and fisherman sandals are all in the spotlight) you're sure to five off that coveted 'I just threw this on' energy. So, if you're looking to refresh your warm-weather rotation without sacrificing ease, you're in the right place. Ahead, we’ve rounded up six midi dress and sandal pairings that will keep you cool - both literally and sartorially - all summer long.

Home Of Hai Elisabeth Dress in Pink

Elisabeth Dress in Pink

Chloé Jelly Kitten-Heel Sandals

Jelly Kitten-Heel Sandals

Cool down with ice cream hues from Home of Hai (in an ever so light silk) and Chloé.

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Susamusa Nura Dress

Nura Dress

Tu Leopard Print Slip-On Mule Sandals

Leopard Print Slip-On Mule Sandals

To be worn over a slip of simply underwear, bring a bit of sex appeal to summer with Susamusa's sheer midi dress. Add some leopard print kitten heels to turn up the heat further.

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My Mum Made It Mona Midi Dress - Sky Blue Check

Mona Midi Dress - Sky Blue Check

Ancient Greek Sandals Iro Jelly Sandals

Iro Jelly Sandals

My Mum Made It's classic, cotton sun dress would be delightful paired with some caged jelly sandals to take you from brunch to the beach.

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Ciao Lucia Orion White Cotton Crochet Dress

Orion White Cotton Crochet Dress

Miu Miu Patent leather clogs

Patent leather clogs

Is this combination of strapless, embroidered summer midi dress with red patent clog shoes the perfect park ensemble? We think so.

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Rixo Clarice Midi Dress

Clarice Midi Dress

Molozoey Rope Flip Flop Sandals

Rope Flip Flop Sandals

Play with patterns by pairing these rope sandals with Rixo's delightful polka-dot slip dress.

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Arket Ballon-Sleeve Dress

Ballon-Sleeve Dress

Amanu The Kibera embellished croc-effect leather sandals

The Kibera embellished croc-effect leather sandals

Contrast your voluminous black summer dress with some barely-there sandals.

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Daisy Murray
Digital Fashion Editor

Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.

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