Friends! Last week was all about stylish ways to wear polarizing colors (Orange! Purple! Yellow!) during the summer. This week, I’m going the exact opposite route to consider my reformed (or current) goth girlies and discuss how to wear all black when it’s extra hot out. There’s something I find extremely—hate to use this word, but I must—chic about it.
My tricks for pulling it off successfully? Show some skin, mix textures, and add interesting accessories to keep your outfit from looking too boring. Let’s get into it.
At Work
It may be 90 degrees outside, but it’ll be a cool 62 inside (if your office is anything like mine). Manage the temperature difference with breezy separates that still allow you to cover up.
Gap
Organic Cotton Poplin Big Shirt (Was $60)
Cuyana
Leather Backpack 13-Inch
ALAIA
Mesh Mary Jane Ballerina Flats
PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE
Black Basics Midi Skirt
J.Crew
New Soleil Pant in Linen
Tory Burch
Patos Mesh Flat
At a Wedding
Forget what you heard: You one hundred percent can wear black to a wedding, especially in dressier fabrics like satin and chiffon.
Old Navy
The Occasion by Old Navy Satin Cowl Maxi Dress (Was $54)
J.Crew
Collection Rosette-Strap Sheath Dress in Chiffon
Xscape Evenings
Halter Neck Satin Sheath Gown
Tony Bianco
Caprice Heels
Toteme
Petite Satin Bucket Bag (Was $890)
Shopbop
Emme Parsons Loop Heels
When You're Off Duty
For the wonderful weekend moments when there’s not much on the itinerary—aside from grocery shopping and meeting up with friends for coffee.
Gap
GapFit Power Exercise Dress (Was $70)
Telfar
Crop Hoodie
SKIMS
Sheer Stretch-Jersey T-Shirt - Soot
Polo Ralph Lauren
Chino Cap in Black & Red
Nike
Nike V2k Run Gore-Tex Women's Waterproof Shoes (Were $180)
J.Crew
3" Harbor Shorts in Linen (Were $70)
For a Night Out
Release your wiggle in an outfit and accessories only your closest girls would understand.
Abercrombie & Fitch
The A&F Ava Top
Brinker + Eliza
Great Point Necklace
Chloé
Sea Treasures Mini Leather Clutch
DÔEN
Paige Pleated Organic Cotton-Poplin Shorts
Stuart Weitzman
Rio Sleek Sandal 35
J.Crew
Featherweight Cashmere Tie-Front Cardigan
On a Date
Don’t overthink it! No need to wear a specific “power” color—go with what makes you feel your most comfortable.
