Is the Answer to Summer Dressing Nothing More Than the Best Little Black Dress?


Whether your vibe skews minimalist or more romantic, there’s an LBD to match. And options abound across the price spectrum, from high-end labels like Gucci and Khaite, who have perfected the LBD in their own right, to more contemporary dress offerings from brands like Leset or Dôen. It’s a blank canvas you can dress up or down, layer or wear all on its own, making it one of the most hardworking pieces in any wardrobe. Shop 30+ of our favorites in the edit below.

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Leset

Rio stretch-ponte mini dress

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Khaite

Toma satin-crepe tunic

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Banana Republic

linen mini dress

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Theory

gather shoulder T-shirt dress

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Posse

Alice linen mini dress

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Loewe

Trapeze cotton-blend mini dress

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Norma Kamali

open-back satin mini dress

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Solid & Striped

Lindsay cotton poplin babydoll minidress

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Tory Burch

smocked minidress

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Vince

A-line midi dress

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Gucci

silk dress

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Toteme

jersey midi dress

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Staud

Beau gathered poplin mini dress

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The Row

Essentials Mirna crepe midi dress

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Deiji Studios

drawcurve dress

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Reformation

Nataly sleeveless organic minidress

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Faithfull

Felice linen mini dress

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Everlane

The Shift dress

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Dôen

Almadia crochet-trimmed mini dress

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Andine

Maradona ruffle cotton gauze chemise

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J.Crew

Maxine button-back dress

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Matteau

Shirred cotton-poplin mini dress

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Dolce & Gabbana

wool-twill mini dress

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Zara

halter godet short dress

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Staud

Wells pleated mini dress

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Favorite Daughter

meet cute bow back minidress

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Cos

bubble-hem mini dress

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Versace

embellished crepe-jersey mini dress

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Saint Laurent

smocked ruffled mini dress

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Mango

short strapless dress

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Jacquemus

piazza gathered minidress

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Leset

Barb lace-trimmed satin minidress