How To Style Your Favorite Black Midi Dress This Summer

POV: It’s Summer and your favorite color is Black. First of all, I don’t blame you. Black is universally flattering, super chic, and incredibly easy to style for just about any occasion. But styling a Black dress for Summer does come with a few challenges. That’s where I come in! This week’s post is all about easy ways to style your Black midi dress for Summer without feeling too hot or out of place!

A versatile dress (in any color) is one of those Summer essentials you’ll reach for year after year. Make sure to check out Summer Essentials Shopping Guide to see the rest of the list, plus styling tips!

Is It Okay To Wear A Black Midi Dress In Summer?

Ummm, YES! Like I mentioned above, black is one of those colors that you can wear for pretty much any season, though there are some things you want to keep in mind when styling your Black dress for Summer. We’ll get into those in a second.

Why a Black midi dress, you ask? That’s just my personal preference! I love a good dress, but I also love being able to move comfortably (to pick up one of my kids, for example) without having to readjust, so midi length dresses work best for me for right now.

If you’re more into minis, don’t worry, these tips will work for you too!

What Can You Wear Over A Midi Dress In Summer?

This is completely up to you. You can brighten things up with a bright Summer cardigan. Or go with a lightweight, breezy kimono. I still have a few from a few seasons ago that I absolutely love. You can also go with a lightweight linen blazer.

How To Make A Black Midi Dress Look “Summery”?

This is wear your accessories will come into play! Look for woven belts, bags, and shoes in natural materials like rattan, cork, or straw. This season’s basket bags would look adorable with your Black midi dress. You can also mix in lighter colors for your jewelry to brighten things up a bit.

You also want to consider fabric choice. Now is not the time for a heavy knit! Look for lightweight, breathable fabrics to keep you comfortable and cool. You can go for a 70s vibe crochet black dress or a pretty, feminine eyelet black dress. I really love the cotton poplin dresses I’ve seen from some of my favorite brands as well.

Don’t forget sleeve length! Go for sleeveless (ie, bandeau, tank, or spaghetti straps) or shorter sleeves. Save the quarter length sleeves for Fall or Winter.

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Black Midi Dress Outfit Ideas For Summer

Black & Brown Combo

Layered Under A Summer Tee

Make A Statement With All Black

Brighten Up With Shoes

Best Black Midi Dresses That You Can Dress Up Or Down For Summer

If you don’t already have a Black midi length dress, but want to try this look for Summer, you’re in luck! I created a Black Dress Summer Shopping Guide with several cute options (in all sizes!) for flattering, comfortable dresses, plus cute accessories to pair them with! Happy styling!

*Ps: Need more styling help? My DM’s are open! Seriously, reach out via IG or Facebook with all your styling questions and I can help FOR FREE!

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