Yes, there is totally such a thing as a black summer dress, and not only that, but it can look light and colorful when dolled up with good shoes and fun accessories.
Start with a black slip-on dress (no complicated infrastructure) made from a lightweight, swingy jersey to keep things cool. Add in a colorful bag and charming earrings, which add summery details. Finish off the outfit with neutral-colored peep toes and an architectural-looking cuff bracelet that will pull everything together in the chicest possible way.
Smocked ruffled black jersey dress ($98)
Nine West peep-toe heels ($89)
Lauren Merkin Cecilia Bag ($402 from $525)
Victorian hippie chain gemstone earrings ($180)
CC Skye wooden cuff ($59)
Be sure to check out more summer dresses, including fun floral options and choices for any weddings on the horizon.
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I love your suggestions for the shoes! I’ve tried to buy so many black dresses but none of them seem to last as long as I want and I finally found the perfect one on revolveclothing.com from the ADAM collection but the suggestion for shoes is perfect! (I feel like it brings a little edge to a simple black dress)