For some women, maxi skirts and dresses are only relevant every 5 or 10 years or so, when they’re declared “hot” by the press once again. For the rest of us, they always have a place in our wardrobes. Whichever camp you fall into, you probably appreciate the soft, relaxed, and romantic vibe that maxi skirts create — but you also don’t want to feel as if you’re tied to one look by wearing them with the same shoes over and over again. The great thing is, maxi dresses and skirts are far more versatile than you might think. In addition to the fact that they work with a wide variety of tops and shoes, they also work well in any season — assuming, of course, that they’re made from fabric that is appropriate for the weather. For a lot of women, this one’s really kind of a no-brainer, because it’s so natural when you slip into a really long skirt to feel all bohemian, and thus, reach for the first pair of beaded, or shimmery flat sandals you can find. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. In fact, it would easily be my top choice as well — but I still have a few tips on which flat sandals to choose.
What Shoes To Wear With Maxi Skirt Dress In Summer
If your maxi skirt isn’t very complex (solid color, simple shape), then let your sandals determine the vibe of the whole outfit. For example, if it’s a sophisticated, Mediterranean look you’re after, and your skirt is more form-fitting than it is flowing, sandals with wide bands and ankle collars will establish the tone of the outfit. Wedge sandals are a warm-weather favorite, and even though they can be difficult to pull of with certain mid-length and longer skirts, they actually work really well with maxi skirts and dresses because the additional length helps to balance the heft of wedge heels. From traditional flat styles, to higher-heeled sandals with a Spanish flavor, espadrilles and maxi skirts are a match made in heaven. But if you want to insure that it doesn’t look like you’re wearing slippers, be sure that you’re showing just a bit of leg. If you’re skirt is too long to show any skin, then opt for espadrilles with heels. Styles that feature ankle wraps or ties are especially nice with maxi skirts. There aren’t really too many heels that don’t work with maxi skirts — especially when it comes to high-heeled sandals.
Chunky heels, ankle straps, wedges, stilettos, strappy sandals — all will work great, as long as they’re well-suited to the style of the skirt in question.I can’t stress enough how well flat boots work with maxi skirts. In fact, they work so well, that the shaft height and style of the boots barely even matter; knee high, over-the-knee, ankle, lace up, side zip, pull-ons all work great, as do casual, grunge-styled boots; equestrian-styled boots, and even military- and Victorian-inspired styles. But as with most things in life, there are a few exceptions. Some of them really shouldn’t need pointing out… for example, you wouldn’t dream of pairing a pair of rain boots with a pretty maxi skirt, no matter how casual it was. Other obvious no-nos include desert boots, most winter boots, and anything that looks too “outdoorsy.” As I pointed out in the first part of this series, round toed pumps don’t always work as well with maxi skirts as styles with pointy, almond, or open toes. The reason for this is because they generally don’t offer enough contrast from the skirt itself. One way to counter this is too look for round-toed pumps that are cut very low (in other words, they’ll show a lot of the top of your feet). Another option for cooler weather is to use tights to bridge the gap.