You’ll feel so confident in these 17 short sleeve dresses
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Dresses are currently at the top of our shopping list. But there are so many types! What makes us feel most comfortable and chic? Which styles will be the most flattering? And can we finally say goodbye to tight bodycon dresses for good?
While there may be a time and place for bodycon dresses, many shoppers prefer looser fits for everyday life. The only problem is finding choices that are still flatter. They should be forgiving, but not too wide, landing in the perfect middle ground. Our 17 short-sleeved clothing choices below are the perfect examples. Let’s take a look at them!
17 Flattering dresses with short sleeves
Plain dresses for everyday use
1. This Lillusory dress is the best of all worlds. The wrap-around tie layer visually accentuates the waist while providing extra coverage for an automatically flattering fit!
2. The cut of this Tunic dress from Molerani is excellent. On the one hand it adds more flow to the style of a T-shirt dress, but on the other hand it creates a more figure-loving look!
3. This Quince dress with ruffles at the waist is “appropriate where you want it, elegant where it feels good.” It is also available in four colors!
4. Big fan of midi dresses? You can dress this up Fisoew dress with puff sleeves up or down with different shoes and accessories!
5. Here’s another unique wrap dress that combines super-soft comfort with a compliment-worthy design. It is signposted, a long way down at lululemon!
Timeless shirt dresses and polo dresses
6. This airy, flowing J.Crew popover dress is basically a fashion hack. Put it on and – boom! – you look like a million bucks!
7. You simply can’t go wrong with this Midi polo dress from Amazon Essentials. It’s one of my favorites: so soft!
8. This Quince linen dress is the ultimate alternative to a classic shirt dress in warm weather. Wear it with or without a belt!
9. This versatile Zeagoo shirt dress can be worn with or without a belt — or you can unbutton it completely and wear it as an open long layer!
More luxurious dresses for special occasions
10. If you are attending a bridal or baby shower, a graduation party or even a garden wedding, this Wanhuayi mini party dress will be an easy choice!
11. For something a little more semi-formal/cocktail for even fancier occasions, we recommend picking up this Chiffon Pleated Maxi Dress from Banana Republic Factory on sale!
12. The silky soft satin sparkle of this Lyaner mini dress cannot be denied. It is available in so many colors: how can we choose?
13. This twisted center Floern’s dress is also one of our all-time favorites for a flattering look that doesn’t require shapewear. Thousands of shoppers agree!
Fantastic floral dresses
14. The combination of bright flowers, ruffles, puff sleeves and smocking Beautiful garden dress make it an absolutely essential part Us. So beautiful!
15. Romp through a flowering field in this level Shewin mini dress. It comes in countless floral colors!
16. Take this blue and white Faithfull the Brand dress with you on your next vacation and make sure you leave with the best Instagram photos ever. Grab it at Revolve!
17. This midi length Styleword sundress is so ready to accompany you to a picnic in the park – or a walk on the beach!