A little (or long) black dress may not be the obvious choice for summer – but it’s a failsafe option that’s chic and comfortable …
While there is an abundance of pretty printed dresses available right now that scream summer, some occasions call for a simple black dress. These are the ones we reach for when we are getting ready in a hurry, when we don’t know what to wear, when we want to look and feel our best without having to try too hard … the equivalent of a sartorial comfort blanket, a black summer dress is chic, comfortable and easy to wear. When the weather rises, beat the heat in a little black dress – throughout summer, opt for natural fabrics like linen or cotton that will help keep you cool. Here are ten of the best black dresses to buy now and wear all summer long …
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Black jersey maxi kaftan, €89, at Cos.
Black frilled sleeve dress, €25.95, at Zara.
Black cotton broderie anglaise midi dress, Whistles, €195, at Brown Thomas.
Black burnout midi dress, Samsoe Samsoe, €229, at Arnotts.
Black strappy maxi dress, Oysho, €59.99, at Zalando.
Black Landry cotton-poplin maxi dress, Staud, €369, at Matches Fashion.
Black silk-blend dress, €119, at H&M.
Black cotton Louison dress, €140, at Sezane.
Black cotton-poplin shirt dress, €195, at Ganni.
Black Emory ruched linen midi-dress, Faithfull the Brand, €309, at Net-a-Porter.
