If Bright Summer Colors Make You Want to Barf, You'll Love These Alternatives

By Alexis Bennett
Updated: May 11, 2018 @ 4:13 pm
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Is the season for in-your-face, floral-speckled dresses and electrifying accessories over yet? Don't get me wrong. We're certainly happy that the weather is heating up, but not everyone is a fan of the racks upon racks of brightly colored clothes.

So what's a girl to do when black is her happy place? You just have to dig a little deeper. We promise there are subdued summery-looking pieces out there. Or you can just make things easier for yourself and shop our favorite picks below. The list includes a combination of solid and printed styles that won't leave you looking like you crashed into a rainbow. So scroll on to find something new to add to your wardrobe.

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Gingham Dress

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$180 J. Crew SHOP IT Opens a new window
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Cold Shoulder Blouse

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$195 Draper James SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Burbank Skirt

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$128 Privacy Please SHOP IT Opens a new window
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Dora Blouse

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$46 (Originally $66) Farrow SHOP IT Opens a new window

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x Chriselle Paper Bag Waist Short

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$88 JOA SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Off the Shoulder Top

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$89 1.State SHOP IT Opens a new window
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Mixed Spotted Pinafore Dress

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$95 Topshop SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Off-the-Shoulder Dress

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$155 Michael Michael Kors SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Quinn High-Rise Skirt

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$128 Agolde SHOP IT Opens a new window
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Sierra Overall

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