How to Wear Black desi’s A Million Degrees Out

While Products Featured Are Independently Selected, Certain Items with “Styled by” series were provided by J.Crew. Cut editors chose the rest.

Anna WinTour May Hate Black, but for the rest of us, the color is a wardrobe must. IT’S The Uniform of Grace Coddington, Rick Owens, The Strokes, and true New Yorkers alike. But in Summer, Black Can Be A Double-Edged Sword from A Practical StandPoint-IT Hide Sweat Stains, but it absorbs an ungodly amount of heat. SO, How do you solve Such a style Conundrum? Wear it, but wear as little as you can. There’s no Need for a ton of fabric when sweltering out anyway; Something Short and Sweet Will Will.

Photo: Stephanie Geddes

A Little Black J.Crew Dress, or a lbjd as we’ll Now Lovingly reference to it, is the Slinky, Easy Piece for the Girl Who’s Going… anywhere. We’re Reminded of Paparazzi Shots of ’90s Icon Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, Walking the Streets of New York in a Little Black Dress. In One Photo, She Could Be Stepping Out for Groceries, in Another, Popping Up at A Party in Soho. Summer is all about spontaneity, and we imagine walking your dog might devolve into a visits to the mystery of softee to the turn ino a first date. An lbjd is the swiss army knife that can pivot to your plans, never strengthening you to go home and change (as long as your pup is up for the adventure).

As for Accessories, don’t underestimate the heeled thong sandal, a glamorous shoe for comfortable clopping along the city streets. If you’re going to wear all black, it is best to think about texture, texture, texture. The shimmery paillettes on this pair from jimmy choo, along with the funny fringe of a Black Isabel Marant Bag, Keep the Outfit from Schewing Snoozy. A Thick Silver Cuff and Coordrated Necklace, Along With Bubblegum-Pink sunglasses, are the final touches to see you walk the door.