Black clothes for summer

Why would I forsake the dominant hue in my wardrobe just because it's warm out?

The trick is to not wear it on the very hottest of days, and also to (obviously) go for lightweight materials that breathe. I also like mixing it with white, khaki, and gray instead of going head-to-toe (though I do go head-to-toe not infrequently). This lightweight voile shirt is pretty perfect; here’s something similar but much cheaper.