11 black summer dresses

Because why not, basically

While it is true that I try—and often succeed—in wearing more color in the warmer months than I do the rest of the year, it is also true that on many days, I am content to default to good old, flattering and versatile, black—no matter how hot it is outside. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this, I don’t think, so I rounded up some options for you, starting with this linen cabana dress, which is currently marked down.

I also quite like this easy drawstring linen shirt dress, from Universal Standard.

A sweet flutter-sleeve option with pockets, which is always a bonus.

This stretch crepe dress is just exceedingly packable, and could be dressed up with a touch of jewelry.

This polo dress has a great neckline, and also strikes me as very packable.

A cool linen button-front choice that’s quite nicely priced.

This tee dress has big gold buttons on the right shoulder that give it a cute, French vibe.

A sculpted cotton tee dress from Cos with an unexpected, kind of architectural silhouette.

Just an easy linen caftan that comes in some other good colors, if you’re interested.

A crepe tiered maxi that would be as wearable next fall as it is right now.

And finally, this silk blend dress from Four Objects has been on my wish list for a while now: it’s flowy but not too voluminous, and feminine but not prissy.