Is there anything more covetable (or throw on and go) than a black summer dress? We think not. Indulge yourself with this array of covetable LBDs …
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The best black dresses for summer? They are easy to wear, ultra-flattering and, most admirably, will always get you out of a wardrobe bind. The appeal of an LBD is so widely spoken about it seems obvious to point out the many pros of having a head-to-toe black look that always looks polished, however, sometimes even the best black summer dresses can be overlooked: ditched instead for romantic florals, dreamy ruffles or statement stripes.
Which are the styles go for now? Naturally, when it comes to the best black summer dresses, it’s all about the detail. At brands like COS and Dôen, the focus is on shirred styles that gather, bodice-style, at the waist. Also form-fitting and equally as chic, new label to Arnotts Odd Muse’s Ultimate Muse dress skims the body for a figure-hugging look that’s ultra-versatile. If it’s a mini length you crave H&M’s latest drop is filled with Parisian lengths and 1960s-inspired shapes. At the opposite end of the scale, we’re taken by Toteme’s jersey maxi dress: the fluid fabric drapes just-so, and it’s the kind of piece we’d purchase in the hope it would endow us with an effortless sense of style à la the Scandinavians. Lastly, it’s been a summer of great dresses at Marks & Spencer, where on-trend styles in great fabrics have been cropping up all season around the €60 mark. Add the polka dot dress by M&S Collection to your wish-list. Shop an edit of the best black summer dresses below.
Black cutwork embroidery midi-dress, €49.95, at Zara.
Black cotton tie midi dress, €179, at Mint Velvet.
Black gathered waist midi dress, €99, at COS.
Black knitted dress, €39.99, at H&M.
Black relaxed-fit jersey dress, Toteme, €400, at Brown Thomas.
Black puff-sleeve midi dress, €89, at & Other Stories.
Black lace midi slip dress, €99.95, at Massimo Dutti.
Black polka dot tea dress, M&S Collection, €60, at Marks & Spencer.
Black cotton maxi dress, €99; www.arket.com.
Black Ultimate Muse structured dress, €180; www.oddmuse.co.uk.
