If you’ve ever avoided sleeveless dresses because your arms felt too exposed, you’re not alone. The good news? There’s a whole category of short-sleeve dresses that will flatter your arms and shoulders.
Think flutter sleeves that add softness without bulk, puff sleeves that balance proportions and cap sleeves that skim just right. Whether you’re dealing with broad shoulders, strong arms or just prefer more coverage, the 13 short-sleeve dresses ahead have you covered.
12 Short-Sleeve Dresses That Flatter Your Arms
Cap Sleeves
1. Our Favorite: This is the exact dress you throw on when you want to look presentable in five seconds. The cap sleeves keep it breezy, but your arms still feel covered.
2. Meghan Markle-Approved: A button-down shirt dress like this always looks intentional, even if you just rolled out of bed. This is a style we’re sure the duchess herself would approve of!
3. Office-Ready: Sleeves, pockets and just the right amount of shape — this is the office-friendly dress you’ll end up wearing way more than you thought.
Flutter Sleeves
4. Our Favorite: If you’re not into showing your arms, this denim-like dress is a win. It’s structured on top, breezy on the bottom, and screams “I’m just here for the rosé.”
5. Sale Alert: The flutter sleeve and tie waist combo on this dress is perfect for weddings or brunch — plus, it’s 74% off right now!
6. Smocked and Sweet: This is the comfy dress you throw on when you want compliments but also want to breathe.
7. Must-Have Maxi: A flowy maxi dress that covers your shoulders, flows like a dream and looks expensive? Sign Us up!
8. Garden Midi This pink pick is made for days when you want to feel pretty. The flutter sleeve adds just the right amount of charm to balance out broad shoulders.
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Puff Sleeves
9. Our Favorite: This puff-sleeve dress was basically designed for unsolicited compliments. It’s floaty, flattering and worthy of an Instagram post.
10. Lovely Lace: When you want to feel cute and comfortable, this lace-trim pick delivers all the vibes without the cling.
11. Power Puff: This puff-sleeve dress says “I’m stylish,” while the length says “but I’m not trying too hard.”
12. Garden Maxi: This one feels like vacation in dress form. The open back keeps it flirty, and the sleeves give your shoulders a soft-focus look.
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