I love all this summer’s print dresses, but nobody wants to see themselves in the same print in every "event" picture of summer- or be that person pointed out in the back of someone’s wedding pictures a few years from now when minimalism is back, holding a cocktail in a giant goofy flowered trapeze dress.

Here’s a few dresses that will hold their own through a day wedding, a baby shower- whatever you’re up against. Each is long enough to keep your dignity on the dance floor and has a neckline that won’t have the bride giving you the stink eye. Click the title of the post for the listed brands and locations.

Far left: Polished cotton shirtdress, $99, Liz Claiborne, available here.
Second from left: My favorite! Banana Republic silk tie-waist dress, $160, here.
Third from left: Forever 21 silk empire dress, $32.80, here.
Third from right: Eliza J sleeveless surplice dress, $138, Nordstrom, here.
Second from right: Anthropologie Supreme Grace dress, $98, here.
Far right: Irish linen v-neck dress, Talbots, $89, here.

Reader request! A reader wanted to know where to get a fitted satin dress similar to the one Chelsea Handler is wearing in her recent internet advertisements. Here are similar dresses for less than $150, and I believe hers is Dolce and Gabanna.

1. OC by Oleg Cassini Satin Dress – Dillards – $150.00
2. JS Boutique Short Satin Dress – Nordstrom – $98.00
3. Strapless Mini Dress By Tara Subkoff – Bebe – $129.00
4. Satin Bubble Dress – Forever 21 – $19.80
5. Premium Corset Embellished Bust Cup Dress – ASOS – $97.34
6. Chiffon Halter Dress – Forever 21 – $24.80
7. Laundry by Design Seamed Satin Cocktail Dress – Saks – $128.00

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Get into the summer spirit and rock a metallic bikini like Katherine Heigl. You’ll be shimmering and shining all over the beach. Obviously this trend is not for everyone, especially the self-conscious. But if you’re ready to rock it, American Apparel is currently the leader in shiny lame swimwear for less. Check out these metallic swimsuits they have to offer as well as a few other stores. And if anyone is curious, you can purchase Katherine’s actual bikini from Victoria’s Secret for $19.50 for the top and $18 for the bottom.

1. High Shine Buckle Front Bikini – ASOS – $21.63 (each)
2. Shiny Halter Bodysuit – American Apparel – $30.00
3. Shiny Bodysuit – American Apparel – $34.00
4. Shiny Triangle Top – American Apparel – $26.00
5. Bronze Bikini – Old Navy – $15 (each)