From Dôen to Zara—40 Casual Black Dresses You Won't Regret Buying

Dresses are on heavy rotation in my wardrobe right now, but none keeps me cool and looking chic quite like a casual black dress. In fact, it's the one item I turn to when I'm stuck in a fashion rut because I can wear it to literally everything—work, coffee runs, meetings, brunches (the list goes on)—and look instantly put together and polished with zero effort. It's an easy solution to dressing that doesn't demand the brain power required for color pairing. Depending on the style, black dresses are the ultimate versatile pieces that can take you from day to evening events seamlessly. In short, it's a fashion buy you won't regret!
I've been eager to add a few more casual black dresses to my wardrobe this season, and after searching a whole host of brands and retailers, below I'm sharing some of my absolute favorite black dresses in a myriad of styles and silhouettes that will serve you for practically every occasion. What's more, you can easily wear most of these into fall.
Keep scrolling for the best casual black dresses you can wear on repeat without batting an eye!

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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