25 Little Black Dresses for Timeless Summer Style

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The little black dress used to be synonymous with slinky, thigh-grazing, body-con frocks. These days, I'd argue that the LBD is more of a state of mind—it's less overtly seductive but rather quietly alluring. Because not everyone wants, or even feels comfortable, wearing a look-at-me dress. (Although, of course, if that's your thing, more power to you.) The notion of feeling sassy means different things to different people. It might be a tied waist, a flash of décolletage or a glimpse of shoulder. For that reason, I've created an edit of my favourite LBDs with a 2020 twist. Some are classic mini, but rest assured there are also midi dresses, slips and some that have subtle details to make you feel chic but slinky.

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(Image credit: @eniswardrobe)

This piece was published at an earlier date and has since been updated. Next up, the biggest spring/summer 2020 fashion trends you need to know.

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Elinor Block
Elinor Block
Ex. Deputy Editor

Elinor Block was one of the earliest team members ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK, starting her tenure working across bothBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and Byrdie, which were owned by the original parent company, Clique, at the time. Her specialism in fashion and beauty established her multifaceted role as Assistant Editor, which she developed over six years from 2016 to 2022 to become Deputy Editor. She is now the Head of Editorial at fashion tech company Drest.