I’m the Queen of black, and I can’t disown it again until next winter, there’s no way. A little bit of sunshine won’t tear us apart. When you’re a bit chunky like me, and you haven’t spent your winter months dieting for this moment, then you will understand the importance of black. It hides all the lumpy, bumpy bits and makes you look bloody great at the same time.

Many of us can be scared to wear black in the summer because black attracts the sun. But that never stops my friends and I. There’s a difference between picking a black winter dress, and a black summer dress. The fabrics are completely different. My advice is to find an outfit that’s cut out in all the right places, so you’re still showing off skin and not going full on gothic. So stand out in black and see how you should be wearing black this season:

Wear it with style:

It’s the perfect evening go-to when you want to be stylish. The color black is fashion and it’s so Chanel. You’ll always be rocking sophistication, but you’ll never be too far away from sexy. All it takes is a cute bag, the right shoes and red lippy to turn any boring black outfit into one worth envying.

Get the look:

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Nightcap x Carisa Rene Eyelet Apron Jumpsuit ($277.20) available here.

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Serpui Destiny Circle Basket Crossbody ($221) available here.

Our favorites:

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Wear it the sexy way:

If there’s one thing I love about sheer, is that you can be sexy timidly. You don’t have to wear plunging necklines, or red lipstick to make black sexy. It’s all about pretending to show off your skin without actually having to go bare. Alongside this, it’s also fresh, and urban chic. Every cool girl is draped in sheer. And I must admit I feel like the cool girl when I’m wearing it too – even if I’m totally not!

Get the look:

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REDValentino Point D’esprit Tulle Poncho ($455) available here.

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Scallop Trim Leather Skirt ($665) available here.

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Spot Mesh Belted Batwing Top ($55) available here.

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Midi Tulle Handkerchief Skirt ($18.83) available here

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Reclaimed Vintage X Liquid Lunch Flirty Dress With Sheer Ruffle Detail ($72) available here.

Wear it with ease: 

This is what I love about the black dress. It can be the simplest, most boring thing in your closet but with a nice tan, you can put it on, add the right accessories and look amazing. There’s nothing better about a simple black dress, that hides what you want hiding and makes you feel incredible. You should honestly look in my closet because almost every dress I own is black.

Get the look:

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Mara Hoffman Lace Up Midi Dress ($350) available here.

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Soludos Tall Wedge Espadrilles ($95) available here.

Our favorites:

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Chloé Linen Dress ($1395) available here

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Wide Strap Midi Dress ($45) available here.

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We all love a good black dress. It’s perfect for occasions all around, from work and cocktails to beach and family gatherings. We’re sure many of you already have your favorite classic Little Black Dress hanging in your wardrobe. And it’s probably your favorite go-to as well, we understand, we’re at the same boat. And as much as we here love a classic body-fitting LBD, we’ve been trying to be a bit more adventurous with our choices. By adding a bit of lace, length and puffiness will go a long way for making your classic black dress to being something you can easily go to each time you need something simple but stylish. Scroll down for the best black dresses in stores right now.

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Topshop, Lace Up Back Shift Dress ($18) available here

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Victoria Beckham, A-Line Dress ($2,150) available here

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Acne Studios, Scilla Dress ($950) available here

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Proenza Schouler, Dress ($900) available here

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The Elder Statesman, Cashmere and Silk-Blend Sweater Dress ($800) available here

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ASTR, Octavia Gauzy Cutout Maxi Dress ($128) available here

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Silence + Noise, Knotted T-Shirt Dress ($49) available here

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NA-KD, Deep V Back Dress ($60) available here

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NA-KD, Long Sleeve Frill Dress ($48) available here

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Lover, Daphine Mini Dress ($460) available here

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Black Halo, Kacie 2 Piece Maxi Dress ($375) available here

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ASTR the Label, Crochet Sleeve Wrap Dress ($45) available here

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Chelsea28, Butterfly Sleeve Shift Dress ($139) available here

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H&M, Short Satin Dress ($25) available here

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H&M, Maxi Dress ($20) available here

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Free People, Wren Dress ($168) available here

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Free People, Emmy Lou Mini Dress ($148) available here

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Boohoo, Lace Trim Strappy Dress ($27) available here

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ASOS, Lace Dress with Frill Detail ($40) available here

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Enza Costa, Tent Dress ($184) available here

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RtA, Joelle Hooded Sweatshirt Dress ($325) available here

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Nastygal, Travel Lightly Mesh Dress ($40) available here

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Nastygal, Off-the-Shoulder Maxi Dress ($70) available here

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Hadari, Bell-Sleeved Cady Dress ($1118) available here

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Wrap-Skirt Stretch-Tulle Midi Dress ($1,550) available here

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