I Found the Chicest Under-$100 Summer Dresses and the Sandals to Pair With Them

In the sweltering summer months, a summer dress and sandals are one of the most effortless outfits you can reach for. It's a combo that always looks chic with zero effort required. Lately, the warm-weather outfit combination has been taking up a lot of real estate in my saved Instagram folder and my shopping cart, so I wanted to highlight 19 summer dresses that won't break the bank, along with the perfect pairs of sandals to pair with them.
From slip dresses and strappy sandals to linen dresses and slides, keep scrolling for the trend-forward frocks and footwear that will keep you looking stylish this summer. And the best part is they're all under $100.
Pink Minidress + Simple Tan Sandals
Black Strapless Dress + Sleek Strappy Sandals
Floral Print Midi Dress + Strappy Sandals
Opt for sandals with similar tones to the color of your dress.
Open-Knit Maxi Dress + Chunky Flats
Long Ruffle Dress + Silver Mules
Effortless Midi Dress + Espadrille Wedges
Floral Slip Dress + Strappy Sandals
Crochet Dress + Raffia Sandals
Denim Tube Dress + Toe Ring Sandals
Sheer Lace Dress + Chic Wedges
Black Linen Minidress + Chunky Flat Sandals
An easy linen minidress to pair with chunky flat sandals.
Smocked Floral Dress + Colorful Wedges
Silky Slip Dress + Kitten Heels
Striped Dress + Birkenstocks
Sleek Maxi Dress + Silver Sandals
Plissé Strapless Dress + Thong Kitten Heels
This plissé number looks way more expensive than its price tag.
Open-Knit Dress + Block Heels
White Maxi Dress + Chunky Fisherman Sandals
Chunky fisherman sandals will add edge to a billowy dress.
Open-Back Midi Dress + Slides
Next, The #1 Dress Trends You Won't Regret Buying This Summer

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
-
10 Spring Outfit Ideas That Will Make Anyone Look Like a Fashion Person
Bring on the compliments.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
Katie Holmes's New Sandals Are Causing Controversy on Reddit Right Now
Here's why.
By Drew Elovitz
-
I Hate to Say It, But These 7 Sandal Trends Have Got to Go—7 I'm Shopping Instead
It's not you. It's me.
By Anna LaPlaca
-
Style Rut? I Have Something for That—33 Stellar Spring Picks From Nordstrom, Zara, and Madewell
I see chic outfits in your future.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
Try Any of These 5 Spring Shoe Trends, and You Won't Be Able to Stop Staring at Your Feet
I'm obsessed.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
It's Back: The Humble Sandal Trend That New Yorkers Love to Hate
Spotted in L.A.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
Calling It Early: This Will Be Summer's Biggest Sandal Trend
Easy, breezy.
By Michelle Scanga
-
Everyone Will Run to Buy This '90s Sandal Trend After Seeing What Hailey Bieber Just Wore
It's still going strong.
By Allyson Payer