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Whether for work, sophisticated occasions, or relaxed moments, dresses with sleeves are among the chicest. Coming in just about every silhouette you can imagine, sleeved minis, midis, and maxis abound this season for all tastes, whether you’re the type to crave flowy, non-clingy shapes in the heat, a figure-skimming style, or modern updates to timeless designs. For trendsetters, look to fringe and crocheted accents for a right-now take on wanderlust or Y2K details like ruching and confident cutouts. Romantic pleating makes for a demure take on femininity, while pretty puff sleeves always read sweet. More of a statement maker? Go bold with a voluminous silhouette, vibrant color, or eye-catching print from splashy florals to psychedelic swirls. Of course, you can’t go wrong with classic sleeved shapes, like a shirtdress or a little white number exuding summertime freshness.
Ahead, scroll on to discover 42 of the best dresses with sleeves to shop now.
LWDS
Whether it’s a crisp cotton-poplin shirtdress or a more frilled design, the little white dress is a warm-weather hero, particularly with sleeves when seeking sophistication.
Dôen Isolde shirred broderie anglaise organic cotton-voile midi-dress
Mara Hoffman Cecilia plissé organic-cotton blend batiste dress
Bottega Veneta cotton-blend midi-dress
Rebecca Taylor asymmetric tie-waist midi-dress
Anemos L.A. linen-blend mini wrap shirt dress
Shoshanna Soren tiered eyelet lace dress
Volume and Texture
Embrace volume and playful details for a touch of vibrancy, including some of the season’s most joyful accents like playful fringe, smocking, and ruffles.
Aje cherished puff-sleeve linen dress
Cecilie Bahnsen Camden ruffled smocked cotton-blend poplin maxi dress
Stella McCartney shirred silk-satin midi-dress
Proenza Schouler fringed maxi dress
Frame puff-sleeved striped organic-cotton maxi dress
Dôen Veredis belted ruffled floral-print cotton-voile midi-dress
Shirtdress
The shirtdress never fails for sophistication. To maximize breeziness on the hottest days, seek out designs with silhouettes that pull away from the body or a shorter sleeve.
Jonathan Simkhai Fraya cut-out plisse shirtdress
Petar Petrov Adri buttoned-slit cotton-blend shirt dress
Erdem Cora floral-print long-sleeve linen shirtdress
Max Mara Deserto stripe maxi caftan dress
Studio 189 tie-dye belted maxi shirt dress
Co striped shirtdress
Printed
From psychedelic swirls to large-scale florals to classic polka dots and stripes, the printed dresses with sleeves have a place in everyone’s wardrobe for work, weekends, weddings, and beyond.
La DoubleJ Angelica printed jersey maxi dress
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Zara printed wrap-style dress
Brandon Maxwell the Nouveau satin mini dress
Rhode Ester floral puff-sleeve midi-dress
Christopher John Rogers open-back striped ribbed-knit maxi dress
Mango polka-dot satin-finish dress
Linen
The linen dress is quintessential in the heat, with sleeved versions ranging from polished to relaxed for professional and off-duty moments (like a vacation).
Sea Liora puff-sleeve linen-cotton midi-dress
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Hill House Home Lily dress
Bernadette Georgette floral-print linen maxi dress
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Sleeper midi linen dress brigitte in lime
Rixo Sardinia open back crochet-knit and floral-print linen-blend maxi dress
Zimmermann Anneke floral linen midi wrap dress
Long Sleeves
Long sleeve dresses are anything but drab when doused in a bold color or detailed with modern elements like voluminous sleeves and Y2K-style rushing.
Khaite Evi dress in lavender
& Other Stories voluminous asymmetric midi-dress
Jacquemus La Robe Lagoa off-shoulder maxi dress
Ganni ruched long sleeve stretch lace midi-dress
Matteau gathered organic-cotton blend poplin dress
Isabel Marant Albi floral silk-blend midi-dress
Pleated Details
With a vintage allure, accordion and pin-tucked dresses are among the season’s most charming and feminine, whether you opt for one detailed at the waist and neckline or entirely pleated.
Tory Burch picnic plaid silk Claire McCardell dress
Altuzarra Corra lace-up plisse midi-dress
Ulla Johnson Esti belted pleated printed cotton-poplin midi-dress
A.L.C. Stella V-neck tie dress
Zimmermann Ppostcard floral pleated minidress
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Cos gathered midi-dress
