The official start of summer is only 11 days away, which means the season for wearing dresses is here. While there isn’t a singular dress trend everyone is wearing, most fashion people agree that summer dresses in 2026 look best when paired with ballet pumps.

For those who are unfamiliar, ballet pumps are a very French-girl-coded heeled shoe trend. They’re also known as block-heel pumps and combine the elegant shape of classic ballet flats with a 1.5-inch block heel. Despite the heel, these shoes remain comfortable and versatile.

The shoe trend, which is anything but new, has many fans, but the celeb most often seen donning them is Kaia Gerber. She wears them all the time, especially with midi and maxi dresses for dinner with friends. Most recently, she paired her go-to white Camilles from the French footwear brand Repetto with a lace-trimmed short-sleeve maxi dress and a shoulder bag.

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On Kaia Gerber: Repetto Camille Ballet Flats ($470)