I Wear Black Even in 90-Degree Weather—Here’s How I Make It Work

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Alexis Badiyi, Camille Charriere, and Sylvie Mus wearing all black.
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If you were to look in my closet, you'd see a disproportionate amount of one color more than any other: black. My affinity for the color stems from the fact that it always felt the cleanest, sleekest, and most put-together. As a minimalist dresser, it's the neutral I love most.

I wear black year-round—even in the summer. That said, there are ways I make it more hot-weather-friendly. For example, I consider the fabric. Natural fibers like cotton, pointelle, and silk tend to work best in warmer months because they're breathable and lightweight. There's also the sheer dress and skirt trend, which lends itself especially well to summer dressing. When a full-on heat wave hits, nylon or canvas bags can be a better option than leather ones since they don't stick to your skin as much. Airy pants, like Leset's Kyoto style, are another popular choice.

Some of the most-worn black pieces in my wardrobe include dresses, midi skirts, knee-length skirts, and my ever-expanding collection of black bags and black shoes. Below, shop black clothes for summer.

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Alexis Badiyi wearing all black.

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Sylvie Mus wearing all black.

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Camille Charriere wearing all black.

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Audry Hiaoui
Associate Shopping Editor

Audry Hiaoui is a writer based in New York. For Who What Wear, she specializes in emerging designers, independent labels, and brand discovery, as well as interviews both on and off camera. Her writing has appeared in AnOther, Wonderland, Office, Interview, Love, and i-D, among others, with multiple cover stories and features in print, and she has worked as an editorial producer for Vogue during fashion months. She holds a master's degree in journalism and documentary filmmaking from City, University of London, and has an extensive background in film, having worked for Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, and Vice UK as well as on various projects including documentaries and music videos and most recently as a writer's assistant on an upcoming HBO/A24 series.