Fashion

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