One of the great joys of spring is a fresh dress of flowy proportions, but airy and comfortable doesn’t always have to mean sleeveless. If you’re someone who doesn’t like exposing their shoulders or arms, then finding the perfect dress for warmer weather might pose a bit of a challenge.
In an effort to make the shopping process as breezy as your spring dress should be, we gathered the upcoming selection of sleeve-conscious frocks made from a variety of breathable fabrics, roomy cuts and more — all for $60 or less.
A tiered maxi dress
Senior shopping writer Lourdes Avila Uribe previously compared this lightweight maxi dress to pricier options from retailers like Quince. Its long, three-tiered skirt features hidden pockets and it has an elastic waist and loose sleeves that almost reach the elbow. Choose from 26 colors and sizes S-XXL.
A T-shirt style dress available in short or long sleeves
This modest dress with a swing skirt and tie-waist comes in either short or long sleeves so you can decide how much coverage you need, and reviewers say they appreciate its double-lined construction. Available in a whopping 36 colorways, and sizes XS-XXL, it also features pockets.
An off-the-shoulder maxi dress
Available in two floral prints and solid black, this full-length maxi dress, with its elongated puff sleeves, has a ruffled neckline that sits just off the shoulder for a romantic and flattering look. It has an elastic smock waist and comes in a wide array of sizing options for standard, petitie and plus. It's perfect to wear not just for spring but on into summer, as reviewers promise it's cooling and lightweight.
And if you're concerned about your bra straps showing with this off-the-shoulder design, I recently tried the Cakes nipple covers and was blown away by how comfortable and secure they felt and how seamless they looked. I will absolutely be wearing them with all my strapless garments this spring and summer.
A bat-wing shirt dress
This smart shirt dress from Old Navy bears a striking resemblance to designs by Ralph Lauren that are over five times the price, though one reviewer insists that it looks and feels much more expensive than it is. Featuring a flattering pintuck waist and roomy bat-wing sleeves, this dress is made from 100% cotton twill that is thin, soft and warm-weather appropriate, according to reviewers. It comes in either solid black or sky blue pinstripes and a wide range of sizes for petite, standard or plus.
A pleated V-neck midi dress
This pleated V-neck midi dress is part of Anthropologie's Nuuly Resale program, which offers gently used and washed clothing at a major discount. Available in petite, standard and plus sizes, this mid-length and slim-fitting dress can be dressed up to suit your more formal occasions. It features generous puff sleeves, a relaxed underbust and an open back for a flexible and comfortable wear. Shop it in three colors.
A European linen shirt dress that's a bestseller at Quince
Classic, versatile and effortlessly cool, this relaxed-fit shirt dress is made with 100% luxe European linen at an accessible price that Quince is known for. It has two slant pockets hidden at the waist, plus a patch pocket on the chest for even more day-to-day functionality.
"This dress is absolutely amazing and such good quality, and can be worn in so many different ways! I," one Quince reviewer said of this versatile button-up that comes in seven colors and sizes XS-XL.
A gingham mini dress made from 100% cotton
Currently on sale for 40% off, this babydoll-style dress has a flowy skater skirt and a form-fitting smocked bodice and waist that's ultra-flattering. Even though it has full-length sleeves, this dress is made from 100% cotton for a breathable wear and comes in this spring-perfect navy gingham print. Find this in sizes XS-XL.
A flutter-sleeve maxi dress
"This is officially my favorite new dress! I absolutely love the neckline and all the ruching around the waist and chest—it makes the dress super comfortable," one Amazon shopper said of this flutter-sleeve maxi with ruched empire waist. Made from a soft and lightweight fabric, this flowy dress has 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon and comes in over 20 floral prints and sizes S-2XL. It also has pockets!
A flowy midi dress with a V-neckline
Promising a flouncy skirt and mid-length, non-restrictive sleeves, this collared V-neck dress comes in 14 colors and patterns and sizes S-2XL. Amazon shoppers who claim to have worn this on blistering summer days swear that the lightweight, and slightly stretchy fabric kept them cool and comfortable.
A cotton gauze midi dress with bell sleeves
This relaxed and playful tiered mini dress is made from 100% sumptuous gauze cotton, that's both breathable and double-knit. Available in five colors and sizes XS-XL, this dress from Quince had billowy bell sleeves, plus two hidden side pockets.
A fluid jersey knit wrap dress
If you've ever felt the butter-softness of jersey fabric, then you can imagine how wonderful this wrap dress must feel on. Made from tencel with a touch of stretch, this Quince dress comes in seven colors and sizes XS-XL. Other notable details are the shawl-style collar, asymmetrical hemline and billowy skirt that moves with you. Quince shoppers say it "skims the body in the nicest way and falls beautifully."
A long wrap T-shirt dress
This vacation-perfect dress promises to feel like a T-shirt with a flattering wrap waist and high side slit. "The short sleeves cover but aren’t tight or baggy," one Amazon reviewer writes, while another considers them to be a "flattering length." You can shop this dress in eight colors and patterns and sizes S-XL.
A relaxed polo dress with capped sleeves
All at once sporty and stylish, this relaxed-fit polo dress has loose cap sleeves that are perfect if you want to cover your shoulders and upper arms. This pocketed V-neck dress is made from a soft and stretchy fabric that comes in 11 solid colors and two striped options. Shop it in sizes S-XL