6 Chic All-Black Outfits You’ll Want to Wear This Summer

As fashion editors, we don’t follow many rules when it comes to experimenting with our style. Yes, you can wear socks and sandals (when styled right!). And yes, black is an all year-round colour and not just reserved for the cooler months. Naturally, the most stylish of women love to wear all black since it’s so easy, but wearing the chic colour at the height of summer can prove to be a challenge when the temperatures are on the rise. Thankfully, there are plenty of heat stroke–free monochromatic outfits to take inspiration from hailing from all kinds of style aesthetics we’re seeing take off this summer. From quintessential French-girl style to quiet-luxury looks, all-black outfits are proving to be the industry’s go-to uniform once again.

Below, I’ve found six foolproof all-black outfits you’ll want to wear on repeat throughout summer, and I’ve included quite a few of my favourite shopping brands I always rely on for classic staples.

Chic Black Summer Outfits to Try This Season

1. Mini Dress + Mules

Style Notes: Is there anything chicer than a sleek ’90s-inspired mini dress and kitten heels? Opt for this French girl–approved outfit combination next time you’re deciding what to wear when meeting up for brunch with friends.

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2. Strappy Top + Linen Shorts

Style Notes: Summer calls for linen. Fact. And there’s nothing better than a super comfy pair of stretch waist shorts paired with a humble skinny strap top. It’s a formula to wear on repeat, will still keep you cool in the sun (even in black) and works for park trips to sunny city breaks.

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3. T-shirt + Maxi Skirt

Style Notes: If you’re a big fan of maxi skirts in the summer, this one is for you. Knit, satin, linen or crochet, anything goes as long as it’s floor-skimming. A fashion way to wear it is by going back to basics with a great quality T-shirt, fisherman style sandals and minimal accessories to keep the look effortless—the French girl way.

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4. Waistcoat + Wide-leg Trousers

Style Notes: Quiet luxury is still sticking around for summer—and for good reason. Sometimes, the best outfits come from from the most simple seperates. While logo-less clothing and high-quality materials are what the movement is about, it’s also important to pay attention to achieving the *vibe* through classic silhouettes and sharply tailored garments. This waistcoat-and-trouser pairing would undoubtable be a Sofia Richie Grainge–approved look.

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5. Maxi Dress + Bold Accessories

Style Notes: There’s nothing better than a throw-on-and-go easy breezy dress, is there? You know, the one you can always rely on matter your plans. And for summer, it’s all about the maxi. Aniyah is ticking off multiple mini trends by going for this bandeau, drop-waist, shirred detail iteration. If you want to add a splash of colour to your all-black look, I predict green will be the new red.