13 Affordable Outfits That Look Perfect With Summer's Biggest Shoe Trend

POPSUGAR Photography | Matthew Kelly
POPSUGAR Photography | Matthew Kelly
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Whether you are fanatical for trends or, like me, tend toward classic pieces, accessories are the perfect way to make an outfit feel modern and fresh. From workwear to weekend attire and vacation outfits, shoes are an easy way to make a statement without feeling like you're going overboard, and in the case of Summer's biggest shoe trend — the barely there strappy sandal — the look is as understated as ever.

Commonly referred to as the "dental floss sandal," these minimalist shoes capture a late '90s to early '00s spirit , but in a way that feels ultrafresh in bright white shades, pastel hues, and versatile neutrals. Some are so inconspicuous, you might even take an outfit to be shoeless from a distance (OK, maybe that's just me because I have bad eyes, but you get it when I say they're very minimal).

When it comes to styling barely there sandals, there are very few limitations — they look great with just about everything! A denim-on-denim outfit? Yep. With a trendy boilersuit? Absolutely. With a puffy-sleeve top and utility trousers? You betcha. We even love them with Summer work dresses, miniskirt outfits, printed pants, wedding-guest dresses, jumpsuits, rompers, minidresses . . . I wasn't exaggerating when I said everything.

To make it as easy as possible for you, I put together 13 easy outfits that look perfect with strappy sandals, featuring stylish and affordable pieces from the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's. And for more outfit inspiration, head over to The Outfit Bar at Kohl's, where you'll find affordable, easy-to-wear looks for the office, date night, weekend brunch, and beyond.

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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Floral-Print Dress + A Denim Jacket
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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Floral-Print Dress + A Denim Jacket

A brightly colored floral print like this POPSUGAR Button-Front Dress ($37, originally $50)is quintessentially Summer, making a pair of strappy sadnals the perfect so-now update to try this season. For a versatile layer, finish with a white denim jacket.

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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Chambray Romper
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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Chambray Romper

Denim in the heat is tricky. Get the look with a cooler result by styling this POPSUGAR Chambray Wrap Romper ($45, originally $60) with olive-green sandals for a fresh take on neutrals.

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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Matching Set
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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Matching Set

For a summery take on tonal dressing, play up the freshness of a two-piece set by matching your sandals to a colorful motif like this striped POPSUGAR Knot-Front Button-Down Shirt ($30, originally $40) with coordinating skirt.

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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Feminine Tee + Printed Pants
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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Feminine Tee + Printed Pants

The easiest way to make printed pants feel casual is by mixing in simple pieces like a t-shirt and minimal heels. Bonus points for choosing a classic-with-twist basic like this POPSUGAR Ruffle-Sleeve Tee ($22, originally $30).

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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Jumpsuit
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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Jumpsuit

What's easier than a cropped jumpsuit for summer? Mmm, pretty much nothing. If this sounds like your ideal Summer outfit, look no further than this POPSUGAR Belted Jumpsuit ($51, originally $68), which pairs perfectly with a barley-there nude sandal.

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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Top-and-Skirt Set
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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Top-and-Skirt Set

For an outfit that screams Summer, look to a matching seersucker set (like this POPSUGAR Tie-Front Button-Down Top ($30, originally $40) which comes with a coordinating skirt) and team it with strappy nude stilettos with bamboo heels.

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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + Head-to-Toe White Denim
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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + Head-to-Toe White Denim

All white is another classic Summer look — we're for cooling up the combo with a white head-to-toe denim outfit á la Cara Santana. While the actress styled her POPSUGAR Collection at Kohl's Denim Cropped Jacket ($38, originally $64) as a top, you can mix in a fruit-print top for a more covered-up option.

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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Puffy-Sleeve Top + Utility Pants
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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Puffy-Sleeve Top + Utility Pants

Combine three trends into one look: puffy sleeves, utilitarian pieces, and strappy sandals. This POPSUGAR Puff-Sleeve Button-Down Top ($26, originally $44) is the perfect starting point.

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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Utilitarian Romper
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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Utilitarian Romper

For an edgy Summer outfit, offset a utilitarian piece like this POPSUGAR Long-Sleeved Romper ($45, originally $60) with feminine strappy sandals after hours.

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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Blazer + Shorts
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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Blazer + Shorts

Give the Summer tailoring trend a try via this colorful POPSUGAR Blazer ($38, originally $64) but juxtapose it with feminine ans casual pieces like ruffle-hem shorts, a henley tee, and, yep, you guessed it, strappy sandals.

POPSUGAR Henley Stripe Tee
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POPSUGAR Henley Stripe Tee

POPSUGAR Henley Tee ($22, originally $30)

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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A White Button-Down + White Jeans
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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A White Button-Down + White Jeans

For an easy yet polished Summer-white look, team this POPSUGAR Knot-Front Button-Down Shirt ($33, originally $44) with white jeans and strappy sandals.

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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Boilersuit
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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Boilersuit

Shake up your dinner and drinks look with a trendy boilersuit like this affordable POPSUGAR Utility Jumpsuit ($40, originally $68). Lace-up strappy sandals make for a sexy finish.

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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Tank Top + Shorts
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The Outfit: Strappy Sandals + A Tank Top + Shorts

For a daytime take on strappy sandals, team a structured tank like this POPSUGAR Ruffle Top ($18, originally $36) with printed shorts and a low-to-the-ground heel.

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