Found in Issue No. 315
The 10 Best Black Summer Dresses
- Edited By
- Petro Stofberg
- Words by
- Frankie Graddon
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Maximise the style scope of Toteme’s silk shirt dress by wearing it simply with bare legs and sandals, then layering it over your fluid black trousers, leaving the bottom portion of buttons open.
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Consider a shirt dress your office hero. Style with sleek loafers and a structured bag.
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Whether worn to work or for a summer soirée, Matteau's draped maxi dress oozes nonchalant sophistication.
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The twisted detailing around the neckline makes this simple dress extra special. An effortless go-to on the hottest of days.
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An easy beach to bar throw-on, this looks just that bit more elevated thanks to the cape sleeves and waist tie.
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With signature smocking that feels feminine without looking twee, extra points go to the shoulder straps on this Dôen dress, which have enough width to cover your bra.
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Channel ’90s chic in this boat-necked linen mini shift. Just add mules and black sunglasses.
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It's the gathering at the waist that makes Victoria Beckham's take on the LBD so flattering and refined.
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Little pleats over the bodice give this smart-price dress a luxe and considered appeal. Note the useful side pockets, too.
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The long sleeves perfectly balance out the shorter hemline of Nili Lotan's mini and give it a sense of everyday ease.