Nothing says warm weather like the return of dress season. As we turn over a new leaf and kick off spring shopping, our carts are brimming with the best dresses of spring/summer 2025, which just so happen to complement all the incredibly cool sneakers we have been eying as of late. Consider the best sneakers to wear with dresses as your unstoppable, power pair for the months ahead. They’re incredibly chic combinations that are oh-so-effortless, with the ability to be layered up or down, depending on the forecast—transitional dressing made easy.
There is certainly no shortage of heavy hitting players for us to draw inspiration from. Loewe’s parade of dreamy, floral frocks were paired with the house’s signature, Ballet runners on the runway, instantly piquing our interest to play with the idea of softness and sport. At Gabriela Hearst, every hemline, from bubble minis to colorful maxis were styled back to simple, lace-up sneakers, solidifying the notion that ultra-stylish dresses deserve equally cool sneakers as counterparts.
Vogue’s Spring Dress Wish List:
- The Breezy Shirtdress: Toteme Parachute silk-blend maxi shirt dress, $840
- The Linen Maxi: Reformation Monette linen maxi dress, $278
- The Long Black Dress: Khaite Keran dress, $2,400
- The Playful Polka Dot: Posse Paloma polka dot maxi dress, $470
- The Lacy Slip: Dôen Victoria dress, $478
- The Vacation-Ready Mini: Sir Thistle halter mini dress, $420
- The Easy Espresso: Banana Republic viscose-linen maxi dress, $180
- The Floral Frock: Loewe floral-print midi dress, $1,700
Vogue’s Spring Sneaker Wish List:
Even celebrities like Gigi Hadid, Dakota Johnson, and Emily Ratajkowski can be seen sporting this simple outfit idea on the street. It’s the laidback, East-meets-West coast way of dressing—that emphasizes comfort with good taste—that makes this combination so undeniably appealing. Pro tip: It also doesn’t hurt to have a hype-worthy sneaker in the mix, to amp up something as minimal as a slinky slip dress or fitted mini, as these women so often prove.
So whether you’re eying a crisp, shirtdress or have a fluid, floral maxi ready for checkout, be sure to add a coordinating sneaker to match. You’ll find we are relying heavily on retro sneakers and silver kicks at the moment, with plenty of white, minimalist favorites included in the edit. And the real kicker? All of these dress and sneaker pairings can be layered with your favorite trench coat or jacket now, then simply worn as is, when the summer heat truly hits.
Below, shop 27 best sneakers to wear with dresses to kick off your spring shopping. Mix and match where you like.
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