The 2 Effortless Black Dresses You Didn’t Know You Needed…

How to Wear Black During Summer

 Can you wear black during the summer? This is a common question we hear, and the simple answer is…YES! Yes, you can! Many of us tend to steer toward lighter neutrals during the spring and summer months, but I know that there are some of you who still prefer to wear black year-round. I’m definitely in the camp of… black is always a chic option regardless of season. That’s why I’m SO excited to share 2 black dresses for summer below…that are not only chic, but also comfy, elegant AND will keep you cool.
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#1) The Best Poplin Wrap Dress

The secret to wearing black during the summer and staying cool boils down to a few key factors. First, and perhaps the most important thing, the fabric has to be light and breathable. When I saw this new wrap dress by Spanx, I was very excited to share it with you. It is a lightweight cotton poplin that feels silky and cool on the skin. In general, natural fabrics like cotton, are the most breathable. Another key to nailing wearing black in the summer… find a chic, flattering style. The wrap dress is one of those classic dresses that fits and flatters so many different body shapes. Another thing I look for… ease of care.  You will sweat a lot more in the summer months so it’s important that you can wash your dresses. The elegant wrap dress above IS machine washable (huge win!). Sizing note: I’m wearing a size XS and the dress runs pretty true to size.

I styled the little black dress with a pair of chic denim pointed-toe mules (very on-trend) to elevate the dress, making it perfect for dinner or a night out. But you could easily style this dress with a pair of sneakers, roll up the sleeves, and grab your everyday bag and accessories to make it more casual for a lunch, coffee run, or errands.

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#2) AirEssentials V-Neck Mini Dress

If you’re looking for something more casual – you will LOVE this AirEssential V-Neck Mini Dress! This is THAT dress you will grab again and again when you are in a hurry to go somewhere and still want to look stylish. This will become your new wardrobe hero. The fabric of this dress is from the Spanx AirEssentials Collection. If you are a regular here on the site, you know how much I love the loungewear from this collection. Well, Spanx took the same light-as-air, silky soft, comfy fabric and made it into a chic dress. Yay! This dress has the added bonus of being wrinkle resistant (great for travel) AND it’s loose…so it’ll keep you cooler in the heat or when a hot flash strikes. It is also machine washable and incredibly flattering. Oh, and did I mention, it has pockets? Those are the icing on the dress cake. 😉

I styled the dress with some strappy mules and impactful jewelry to dress it up. But you could easily swap the heels for sneakers or sandals and create a casual everyday outfit for summer. I’m wearing a size XS and it runs true to size.

Find more of my favorite Spanx AirEssentials pieces in this post.

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#3) AirEssentials Strapless Jumpsuit

Ohhhh…yay… a bonus outfit. If dresses or mini dresses aren’t for you… or you just want an option with a bit more coverage, consider a jumpsuit! I love jumpsuits and this strapless jumpsuit is such a gorgeous and versatile option for summer! It’s in the same amazing AirEssentials fabric as the last dress so it’s super lightweight and breathable. It’s such an effortless one-and-done piece that’s also very chic and stylish. I love the flattering wide-leg silhouette and fold-over design at the bust. I added extra waist definition by styling it with a belt, but it does have a hidden elastic waistband that helps cinch the waist. I’m wearing a size small in the Petite inseam (27.5”), which is perfect with a pair of flat sandals. But it also comes in Regular (29.5″) and Tall inseams (32.5″) if you’re taller or want to wear the jumpsuit with heels.

Do you like to wear black during the summer or stick to lighter neutrals? Let us know in the comments below. And don’t forget to use code ERINXSPANX to get 10% off your purchase at Spanx!

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