How to Wear Knit Dresses and Slide Sandals For Summer 2020
My New Favourite Outfit Combo Is a Knit Dress + Slides, and It's Easier Than Sweats
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"What's easier than throwing on sweats and a tank top?" you probably think to yourself every morning when you're getting dressed to work from home. But personally, I think slipping into a knit dress, whether ribbed, marled, or with a touch of metallic threading, is even more effortless — and easily more thrilling. When I add on a few layered necklaces and a headband, I'm ready as ever for a Zoom call, and I also feel good.
The idea of a knit tank dress, or maybe one with sleeves if the AC is on, reminds me of a holiday — these can practically double as swim cover-ups, after all. But how will I complete the look if I need to run a quick errand or take a social-distancing walk around the block? Slides! Staying on brand with the whole "effortless" vibe, I like to keep it chic with a flat and let my toes breathe.
What's more, I've been seeing this specific outfit pop up everywhere, each time translated perfectly for the wearer and their personality. Some stick to neutrals, some opt for bursts of colour (think: a tangerine dress and blue slides or an embellished shoe with a bold coloured jacket that draws attention to your footwear). Scroll through for a full roundup of inspiration here, and shop my favourite pieces that will assist you in mastering this combination for the summer.
Ground out a roomy long-sleeved midi with a chunky faux-leather platform slide.
Incorporate beach essentials like a breezy button-down and netted bag.
Throw a bold anorak over your dress to accent the embellishments on your sandals.
Play with interesting colour combinations — tangerine and sky blue, for example.
Keep your monochrome style on point with this easy combination. Let your summer skin glow in an all-white knit dress with crisscross slides.
Play up a metallic knit pattern with your jewellery and keep your slides simple and minimal.
Team up a strapless tube-knit dress with a natural-toned sandal to keep things as natural and easy as possible.
Accessorise with a gold chainlink necklace and a miniature handbag if you're headed outdoors.
Employ the makeshift crop top look when you knot an oversize graphic tee and tuck it away over the midriff of your ribbed midi dress. Complete with a cool, easy slide.
