29 Elegant and Cool Summer Dresses That Are On-Trend But Not Too Trendy

I feel like the title says it all, right? As much as I like to look forward and on-trend, I’m always weary of buying anything that’s too trendy. That’s especially true when it comes to dresses. The first issue that comes to mind, of course, is the inevitable buyer’s remorse that comes along way too quickly with an overly of-the-moment purchase. Beyond that, there’s the cringe factor! If I’m wearing a dress, odds are I will be asking my husband to take a picture of me, and what’s worse than looking back on a not-so-distant memory and wondering, What in the world was I wearing?

Okay, enough of my inner monologue. Let’s just get to the shopping. For all the reasons mentioned above and more, I decided to round up my favorite dresses of the moment that hit that sweet spot of cool but not too cool. As always, I ended up with more picks than can fit in my cart or closet. To see what made the cut, simply keep scrolling. Enjoy!