Summer Dresses That Aren't Bright| InStyle.com

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When the weather heats up, we love whipping out our summer dresses. Unfortunately, shopping for the perfect look can be tough, especially since most designs are covered in floral prints or bubblegum-pink shades. The bright colors and feminine patterns are gorgeous, if that's your thing. But for the ladies who prefer to wear more subdued, neutral tones, the offerings can be disappointing.

That's why we went on a hunt for summer dresses that aren't blindingly bright and that don't have flower overload. We discovered some gorgeous options that still feel like summer thanks to a combination of lighter fabrics and breezy silhouettes. And yes, there are options at every price point.

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Keep scrolling to find a mellow summer dress that's perfect for you.

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Spaghetti Strap Bottom Flounce Dress

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$50 Paris Sunday SHOP IT Opens a new window

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MAYA SWEATER DRESS

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$155 Splendid SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Sleeveless Scallop A-Line Dress

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$69 Lark & Ro SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Gingham Smock Dress

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$40 (Originally $75) Topshop SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Off the Shoulder Dress

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$69 Pleione SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Striped cotton-poplin midi dress

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$595 Tibi SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Satin Cami Maxi Dress

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$23 Forever 21 SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Abbie 3/4 Sleeve Striped Jacquard Dropwaist Dress

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$50 Ella Moon SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Ruffled fil coupé crepon midi dress

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$175 Michael Michael Kors SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Delia Ruched Midi Dress

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$255 ALC SHOP IT Opens a new window

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