How to Wear the Little Black Dress During Summer

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 • by Roselle

There are women who love black, and there are women who are in love with black.

The latter belongs to the type whose wardrobe is composed mainly of black. Face it ladies, some of us simply feel that this is the only color (or non-color to be exact) that works. It is reliable, it is a classic, and it is slimming.

Now if your closet is composed of 80% (or more) black and you simply want to stick with black throughout the year, how on earth will you be able to get through spring and summer’s call for light and bright colors?

Well, you actually can. Just follow these simple rules:

# 1 Keep it Short and Sexy

Dress for the season by wearing short black dresses instead of the usual knee or tea length ones. Show your skin. Pair the dresses with sandals or flats instead of stilettos or boots.

Miss Ferriday Gym Dress, US$190

Promiscuous Jille, US$65

Vix Swimwear Alice Cover Up, US$155

GUESS Kappa, US$125

# 2 Keep the Long Sleeves at Home

Spring, and especially summer, will be hot. So there’s no point in making yourself sweat to the bone by wearing long sleeved dresses. Go for short sleeves, strapless, or sleeveless ones that will not only be refreshing, but sexy as well.

Tommy Bahama Bandeau Foam Cup Dress, US$98

Elie Tahari Katherine Dress, US$302

# 3 Go Thin and Light

Pick dresses with thin (not translucent) and light materials that will be comfortable to wear. Go for cotton, modal, or thin jersey pieces. Similarly, avoid thick and heavy fabrics that will only make you sweat.

Kimberly Taylor Scoop Neck Dress with Elastic Belt, US$145

100% Modal

DKNY Jeans Braided Short Sleeved Dress with Smocked Waist, US$55

Remember, there’s a reason why wearing white is good for hot weather, so do compensate for the absence of white by using black dresses that are breezy and cool to the skin.

# Accessorize with Colors

Give black a rest, it’s enough that it’s on the dress. Use accessories with colors to brighten up your look.