The black wrap dress has a reputation for being a safe choice and we want to push back on that completely. Safe implies boring. A well made wrap dress in black is actually one of the most considered things you can own. The wrap construction means it fits properly across the chest and waist in a way that rigid cuts rarely manage. The tie gives you control over exactly how it sits on your body. And black means it works for the office, for a dinner you need to look sharp for, for a wedding where you’d rather not risk colour. We have been genuinely selective here. Not every black wrap dress earns its place. The fabric has to move well. The wrap has to be deep enough to actually stay closed. The proportions have to be right. These are the ones that passed that test. Some are understated and clean. Some have sleeves or lengths that make them feel more considered than the average. All of them justify owning another black dress, even if you think you already have enough. Especially if you think you already have enough.