Now that summer’s here, all we want to wear are outfits that are easy yet still stylish and interesting. And nothing nails that better than a breezy skirt-and-sandal combo. Get on trend with color-blocking and pleats, and bring some stripes and florals into the mix. Heck, just mix them all together and see what happens! To help get you started, we’ve put together 7 ingenious pairings for every occasion.

Chic details rendered in super-easy jersey. T by Alexander Wang marled ruched skirt, $140 at Revolve Clothing; 3.1 Philip Lim Domina leather-and-watersnake sandal, $470 at Barneys.

Pared-down yet stunning heels make this shiny skirt the center of attention. DKNY sequined stretch-silk skirt, $295 at Net-a-Porter; Tibi Stella heel, $375 at Piperlime.

You can pair this patterned skirt and tan wedges with so many different colors. Ikat skirt, $295 at Farfetch; Elizabeth and James wedge, $275 at Zappos.

Pair a statement sequin mini with a simple sandal. Oyster skirt, $275 at AllSaints; Realove heel, $99.95 at Steve Madden.

Oh-so-feminine pleats with a chunky heel. Pleated dip-back skirt, $76 at Topshop; Cannonball sandal, $79 at Nine West.

Pair a colorful skirt with a casual espadrille. Alice + Olivia Riley high-waisted floral-print skirt, $249 at My Theresa; See by Chloe open-toe espadrille, $171.50 at Shopbop.
Meg Biram writes about interiors, art, and fashion on her blog, Mimi + Meg.