A little black dress is a wardrobe staple, even in summer! Sure, pretty pastel hues like yellow and pink come into their own in the warmer weather months, and there’s no denying the abundance of white blouse tops and white summer dresses around right now.
But if black is your comfort colour – guilty! – you needn’t have to worry about having nothing to wear between the months of April and September. Nor do you need to have a personality transplant to become the kind of person who enjoys wearing florals. We say embrace your true authentic style and keep wearing black! You might just need to adjust how you wear it...
If you’re looking for a way to don your signature colour while still feeling seasonally appropriate, you can’t go wrong with a summer dress. Stick to midi length styles and you'll be able to wear yours to smart work events and equivalent, while floaty numbers will see you into your holiday – and the next inevitable heatwave at home – too.
Clearly the high street agrees, as there are no end of stylish options to choose from. Take Marks & Spencer’s pure cotton tie detail midi tiered dress. It offers a flattering, ruched scoop neckline and on-trend drop-waist silhouette, with shoulder straps thick enough to hide bra straps. Or what about H&M's frill-trimmed smocked-bodice dress? Its pretty butterfly sleeves and seer-sucker detailing add a pretty, feminine touch.
Below, find a roundup of our favourite black summer dresses all available to shop right now.
M&S Pure Cotton Tie Detail Midi Tiered Dress
H&M Frill-Trimmed Smocked-Bodice Dress
Hush Carmen Seersucker Beach Maxi Dress
Mint Velvet Black Scallop Trim Midi Dress
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Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
