Black dresses in summer get unfairly written off. Too hot, too heavy, too formal for the season. But that case falls apart completely when you’re looking at the right ones. A black dress in a breathable linen, a floaty chiffon, a crisp cotton that skims rather than clings, is one of the most useful things you can wear between June and September. It photographs brilliantly in daylight. It transitions from afternoon to evening without any fuss. And unlike a white dress, it doesn’t require you to spend the day in a state of permanent anxiety. We’ve put this collection together specifically for summer wearing, which means we’ve been strict about fabric and cut. Nothing stiff. Nothing that traps heat. Nothing that works only in a climate controlled office. What you’ll find here are the black dresses that actually suit warm weather: easy shapes, lighter weights, styles that feel relaxed rather than occasion-specific. Some are ideal for holidays. Some are for real life Saturdays when you want to look put together without thinking too hard. Black in summer is not a compromise. It’s a choice.