30 Easy Black Summer Dresses You Will Reach For Every Summer

12 Jun 30 Easy Black Summer Dresses You Will Reach For Every Summer

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Not being funny, but how exactly is everyone keeping their pristine white summer dresses pristine? What with the requirement of regular suntan lotion reapplication, and on-the-go gelato consumption, a white dress in summer might look beautiful but it’s also a disaster waiting to happen. The chic black summer dress however, is the easiest thing you can throw on. Not to mention versatile and far less sensitive to the change in seasons. You probably wouldn’t gravitate straight to your white summer dress at the first sign of sunshine, but you may well dip a toe with your trusty black dresses layered with loafers or a longsleeve until it feels appropriate for all-out summer vibes. Ditto the transition into autumn, just add a biker jacket and black summer dresses still looks seasonally appropriate. With all that in mind, here are 30 chic & easy black summer dresses you will reach for every summer.

Black Midi Dresses

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! & Other Stories black summer midi dress has a Flared babydoll silhouette and is crafted from woven cotton. Designed with a boat-cut neckline and elasticated armholes creating gentle ruching on the top with adjustable back straps crisscrossed at the centre. The waist is softly elasticated in three sections accentuating the waist. — **& Other Stories Flared Babydoll Midi Dress, £85**

In love with & Other Stories shirred spaghetti strap dress. And these sandals…

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! & Other Stories easy Loose-fit cupro dress crafted from stretch jersey. Designed for everyday wear, this dress features a boat-cut neckline, a round scooped back and short sleeves. Tailored with a clean, elegant finish in a midi length silhouette. — **& Other Stories Loose-Fit Cupro Jersey Dress, £85**

Does it get much easier than a black T-shirt dress? This one is elevated by the fabric and scoop back

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! Open tie-back pointelle knit dress crafted from cotton blend fabric. Designed with an allover open geometric pattern, three-quarter sleeves, a round-cut neckline, and an open scooped back with knitted ties. Finished with scalloped edged hemline and sleeves. — **& Other Stories Open Tie-Back Pointelle Knit Dress, £95**

Remember this sell-out dress in white? It now comes in black, and there is currently stock on both options so move fast. Layer with a slip for more coverage.

Made from 100% linen, Aligne's black summer Holly dress is a the perfect dress for summer soirees and parties. Designed with a halterneck, full skirt with lots of volume, an open back and neck tie around detail, it's a versatile piece that can also be dressed down for a more casual look. — **Aligne Black HOLLY HALTERNECK MIDI LINEN DRESS, £149.00**

How cute is this Aligne linen halter dress. So easy to dress up or down too.

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! A multitasking hero that effortlessly transitions your wardrobe from one season to the next, this Me + Em black square-neck dress combines two fabrics and finishes for a covetable whole and can be styled solo or layered over cotton shirting for a polished twist on traditonal workwear. — **Me + Em Cotton Black Rib Square Neck Dress, £195.00**

Me + Em has a LOT of black dresses we want to buy. This one is so versatile and so comfy looking with the stretch bodice.

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! H&M black summer Calf-length, fitted dress in crinkled jersey in a sleeveless design with narrow, adjustable shoulder straps. — **H&M Crinkled jersey dress, £14.99**

You need to take a closer look at this dress for the expensive-looking crinkled finish. It also comes in a knhaki/beige hue.

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! This H&M easy black summer dress is Calf-length, with an off-the-shoulder design in an airy cotton weave. Covered elastication and a small frill trim at the top. Short puff sleeves with broderie anglaise and elasticated, ruffled cuffs. Elasticated seams at the waist and a gently flared skirt with a gathered tier for extra width at the hem. Unlined. — **H&M Off-the-shoulder cotton dress, £24.99**

This airy cotton dress with broderie anglaise detail is so pretty. It also comes in sizes XS-4XL.

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! The Reformation Tagliatelle black linen summer dress is a midi length dress with a corset detailed bodice and scalloped lace neckline. It has a smocked back bodice for a little bit of stretch. The dress is fitted in the bodice with a relaxed fitting skirt, so you get structure and comfort all in one. Runs large in the bust. — **Reformation Tagliatelle Linen Dress, £278**

Reformation’s black linen Tagliatelle dress is so classic. The corset detailed bodice, tiny scalloped edges and flared skirt are giving romantic Tuscan vacation vibes.

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! The Reformation Kacela is a black midi dress with a drop waist. It has a fitted bodice, relaxed skirt, adjustable straps, and cut out details that tie at the back. — **Reformation Kacela Dress, £278**

Drop waists are trending and this Reformation dress with cute back ties is the dress to try the trend out.

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! Pared-back elegance is Three Graces London's calling card, as evidenced in the clean and understated lines of this black linen Rose dress. — **THREE GRACES LONDON Rose V-neck linen dress, £550**

An equally timeless and beautiful linen option.

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! Mango Modal-blend slit maxi dress with thick straps, round neck and lightly scooped back is such an easy thrown black summer dress. — **Mango Modal slit dress, £35.99**

Easy peasy.

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! Cotton fabric. Openwork knit fabric. Straight design. Midi design. Rounded neck. Wide straps. Unclosed. Side slit. — **Mango Openwork knit dress with opening, £35.99**

Mango’s openwork knit dress comes in sizes 4-26 and in black or cream. Such a winner. Wear over a bikini or a slip for more coverage.

Mini Moment

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! Printed mini dress finished with self-tie spaghetti straps and a smocked back panel. — **& Other Stories Printed Strappy Mini Dress, £65**

The cutest. & Other Stories linen mini dress also comes in a dreamy green botanical print. Their linen A-line mini is also such a great staple.

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! Short, oversized dress in woven fabric made from a lyocell blend. Deep, gathered V-neckline with spaghetti ties at the front. 3/4-length balloon sleeves in a raglan cut with narrow elastication at the cuffs. Seams with delicate piping at the waist and hips. Unlined. — **H&M Oversized lyocell-blend dress, £39.99**

The gathered V-neckline and spaghetti ties elevate this short black H&M dress. The loose fit will be great in the heat.

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! The Reformation Catarina is an easy fitting mini dress with adjustable tie straps. It features a straight neckline and ruching on the front bodice. It can be worn day-to-night if you ask us. — **Reformation Catarina Dress, £245**

Not just another black mini dress, the straight neck, ruching and thin straps make this Reformation dress stand out.

Defined by a laid-back, California-inspired feel, this 'Earhart' mini dress will slot easily into any summer wardrobe. It's made from organic cotton-poplin for a breezy fit and has smocked detailing at the bodice and puffed sleeves. Wear yours with simple slides or espadrilles. — **DÔEN Earhart smocked organic cotton-poplin mini dress, £235**

This cotton poplin mini dress looks so easy breezy for hot summer days. So cute with ballet flats.

Mango's short linen dress in black is the perfect black summer dress option for when the sun starts to shine. It has thin self-tie straps with a natural bead detail on the end. — **Mango Linen dress with bead detail, £29.99**

The contrast bead detail on Mango’s short linen dress gives it a point of difference and will coordinate so nicely with your summer basket bag.

Black Maxi Dresses

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! You'll want to reach for this COS black summer midi dress every time the weather warms. Shaped with a modern square neckline, it has a smocked bodice that flares out to a floaty skirt and slender shoulder straps that can be tied into delicate bows. It's crafted from naturally airy cotton and comes in versatile black. — **COS LONG TIE-DETAIL SMOCKED DRESS, £79**

You will reach for this COS dream dress every time summer rolls around.

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! This COS bandeau maxi dress is an understated option for summer events. Shaped with a strapless bustier neckline, it's crafted from fluid ECOVERO™ viscose and cascades to a floaty, pleated skirt. Complement the maxi length with heeled mules. — **COS PLEATED BANDEAU MAXI DRESS, £115**

Something more evening-ready from COS, this bandeau maxi dress is a minimalist dream.

TOTEME Broderie anglaise cotton maxi dress, £581

There is still stock left on some sizes of Toteme’s dream black summer dress.

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! A classic, clean-cut staple that forms the basis of day and dusk outfitting, this Me + Em black maxi dress is crafted from cheesecloth in a versatile black hue and heroes a flattering halterneck silhouette. — **Me + Em Cheesecloth Shirred Halterneck Maxi Dress, £150.00**

You won’t want to take Me + Em’s cheesecloth shirred maxi wonder off.

Me + Em black gathered t-shirt dress is a summer staple. A clean-cut silhouette and a hue that speaks to daytime and evening styling both on holiday and at home. This maxi dress features a classic short-sleeved silhouette and a flattering cut-out at the back alongside a gathered waist. — **Me + Em Black Gather Back Maxi T-Shirt Dress, £135.00**

A t-shirt dress with a sassy twist.

H&M black linen blend jumpsuit with frill detail on the wide straps, relaxed legs, elasticated waist and side pockets. — **H&M Linen-blend jumpsuit, £34.99**

It’s not exactly a dress, but this linen-blend jumpsuit is cute AF. It also comes in 2 other colours, including a gorgeous red and comes in sizes XS-4XL.

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! Alignes classic black dress has a feminine edge and modern twist, Harcourt is the perfect piece for summer soirees and wedding season. The design features an under bust cut-out detail, spaghetti straps with bra adjusters and front strap detailing. Finished in woven satin fabric, it has a glossy, slinky look that's sure to make an impact. — **Aligne Black HARCOURT SLINKY CAMI DRESS, £95.00**

A black slip dress that will easily take you from day to night.

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! SKIMS' minimalist dress is part of the 'Soft Lounge' collection that's packed with body-hugging styles. Made from lightly ribbed stretch-modal, it has a square neckline and adjustable straps. — **SKIMS Soft Lounge ribbed stretch-modal maxi slip dress – Onyx, £78**

Skims viral stretch maxi dress can be dressed up or down so easily.

Matteau's dress is just as suited for dinner or daytime sight-seeing. It's made from organic cotton-poplin that's gathered through the cutout bodice and has a floaty, gently pleated skirt and slim halterneck straps. Wear yours with strappy sandals and a woven bag. — **MATTEAU Cutout gathered organic cotton-poplin halterneck maxi dress, £442.50**

Matteau is such a summer go-to brand for perfect dresses you wont regret investing in. Case in point, this gorgeous cotton poplin number with amazing attention to detail.

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! A lesson for wearing black in hot climates, Matteau's dress looks and feels effortlessly chic. It's made from crisp cotton-poplin that's shirred through the off-the-shoulder bodice and falls to a full maxi skirt. Just add gold-tone hoops and sandals. — **MATTEAU Off-the-shoulder shirred cotton-poplin maxi dress, £420**

Another winner from Matteau.

Black summer dresses are the versatile and easy way to get dressed on hot summer days! Omnes Thora black summer maxi dress has adjustable straps and a cute tie back. It is crafted with the softest 100% BCI Cotton poplin. The only hard choice is which colour to go for. — **Omnes Thora Maxi Dress in Black, €70,95**

Omnes’ Thora maxi dress is crafted from 100% BCI Cotton poplin and is such an easy throw on option. It comes in 5 other shades and you need to see the cute tie detail at the back too…