A black sundress is an easy, invaluable wardrobe addition for summer. Shop the styles we rate, from bandeau shapes at Arkitaip to halternecks at COS and crochet detailing at Massimo Dutti …

Nodding to the artisanal look seen on the catwalks, crochet is one of summer’s most coveted trends. Black crochet cotton midi dress, €169, at Massimo Dutti.

Created in collaboration with style influencer Frances Phillips, the Frances dress by Portugese label Arkitaip teams perfectly with a woven bag and flip-flops. Black linen bandeau dress, €325.95; www.arkitaip.com.

When it comes to one-and-done dresses, Dôen’s Gabriella dress with point d’esprit cotton and lace-trim sleeves is perfectly bohemian. Black ruffled tiered dress, Dôen, €703; www.net-a-porter.com.

An asymmetric shape is the perfect way to add a little drama to cocktail hour. Black maxi dress, €89.99, at H&M.

A midi dress in cooling pima cotton is an invaluable holiday dressing ally. Black cotton halterneck dress, €99, at COS.
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