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Beautiful Dresses

Find beautiful dresses that reflect your personal style. Explore the selection and compare silhouettes, necklines and hem lengths to narrow down your favorites, then check each dress’s fit details and size guide before choosing.

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Women's Summer Knit Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Summer Knit Dress
A versatile blue A-line dress in soft, stretchy jersey-knit with a flattering faux-surplice design.
(627)
$54.95 $34.99
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$54.95 $34.99
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Women's Signature Camp Shirt Dress, Button-Front
L.L.Bean Women's Signature Camp Shirt Dress, Button-Front
A breathable, knee-length cotton dress in faded olive vintage camo with roll-tab sleeves and a removable belt.
(191)
$119 $46.99
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What customers like:
Simple yet chic
Timeless appeal
Elegant
Stylish design
High-quality fabric
$119 $46.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Midi Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Midi Dress
A breezy, deep sea midi dress made from 100% cotton gauze with a relaxed fit and side slits.
(0)
$79 $38.99
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$79 $38.99
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Women's Heritage Mariner Dress, Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Heritage Mariner Dress, Stripe
A soft cotton jersey dress with nautical stripes, three-quarter sleeves, and front pockets, falling at the knee.
(0)
$79 $38.99
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$79 $38.99
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Women's Signature Castine Cotton Popover Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Signature Castine Cotton Popover Dress
A soft, flowing white cotton dress with a fit-and-flare silhouette and convenient side seam pockets.
(0)
$119 $59.99
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$119 $59.99
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Women's VentureStretch Seersucker Dress
L.L.Bean Women's VentureStretch Seersucker Dress
A lightweight orange seersucker dress made from stretchy, moisture-wicking recycled polyester with UPF 50+ protection.
(0)
$79 $38.99
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$79 $38.99
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Women's Summer Knit Maxi Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Summer Knit Maxi Dress
A versatile black maxi dress with a flattering fit-and-flare silhouette in soft jersey-knit fabric.
(0)
$59.95 $29.99
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$59.95 $29.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Short-Sleeve Shift Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Short-Sleeve Shift Dress
A lightweight green shift dress made from 100% crinkled cotton gauze with a relaxed, airy fit.
(0)
$69.95 $44.99
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$69.95 $44.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Cover-Up Tiered Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Cover-Up Tiered Dress
A flowy blue cover-up dress made from 100% crinkled cotton gauze with a flattering split neck.
(0)
$69.95 $44.99
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$69.95 $44.99
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Women's Signature Camp Flannel Midi Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Signature Camp Flannel Midi Dress
An irresistibly soft purple cotton flannel midi dress with herringbone texture and a removable tie belt.
(0)
$129 $109
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$129 $109
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Women's Beech Point Dress, Print
L.L.Bean Women's Beech Point Dress, Print
A blue printed dress with UPF 50+ protection, crafted from a soft cotton-TENCEL™-spandex blend.
(0)
$79 $38.99
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$79 $38.99
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Women's Summer Knit Dress, Three-Quarter-Sleeve Scoopneck
L.L.Bean Women's Summer Knit Dress, Three-Quarter-Sleeve Scoopneck
A flattering blue midi dress in soft, stretchy jersey-knit with three-quarter sleeves and a scoopneck.
(0)
$59.95 $39.99
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$59.95 $39.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Short-Sleeve Shift Dress, Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Short-Sleeve Shift Dress, Stripe
A lightweight, crinkled 100% cotton shift dress in colorful orange stripes with a relaxed, airy feel.
(0)
$79 $49.99
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$79 $49.99
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Women's Summer Knit Maxi Dress, Print
L.L.Bean Women's Summer Knit Maxi Dress, Print
A versatile blue print maxi dress with a flattering fit-and-flare silhouette and soft jersey-knit fabric.
(0)
$69 $33.99
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$69 $33.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Cover-Up, Tiered Dress Print
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Cover-Up, Tiered Dress Print
A flowy, multi-color tiered dress made from 100% crinkled cotton gauze for breezy comfort.
(0)
$79.95 $49.99
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$79.95 $49.99
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Women's L.L. Bean Heritage Washed Denim Shirt Dress, Garment-Dye
L.L.Bean Women's L.L. Bean Heritage Washed Denim Shirt Dress, Garment-Dye
A versatile white denim shirt dress with a relaxed fit and vintage appeal, made from 100% cotton.
(0)
$99 $49.99
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$99 $49.99
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Women's Summer Knit Dress, Three-Quarter-Sleeve Scoopneck Print
L.L.Bean Women's Summer Knit Dress, Three-Quarter-Sleeve Scoopneck Print
A blue fit-and-flare midi dress in soft, stretchy jersey-knit fabric with three-quarter sleeves and scoopneck.
(0)
$69.95 $44.99
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$69.95 $44.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Midi Dress, Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Midi Dress, Stripe
A lightweight, crinkled 100% cotton midi dress in colorful orange stripes with a flattering fit-and-flare silhouette.
(0)
$89.95 $54.99
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$89.95 $54.99
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Women's Rocky Coast Slub-Knit Splitneck Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Rocky Coast Slub-Knit Splitneck Dress
An orange cotton slub t-shirt dress with a split neck, side pockets, and knee-length fit.
(0)
$69 $33.99
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$69 $33.99
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Women's L.L. Bean Heritage Washed Denim Shirt Dress
L.L.Bean Women's L.L. Bean Heritage Washed Denim Shirt Dress
A soft-washed, 100% cotton denim shirt dress with a relaxed fit and vintage appeal.
(0)
$99.95 $73.99
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$99.95 $73.99
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Women's L.L.Bean Coastal Cotton Cover-Up Caftan, Print
L.L.Bean Women's L.L.Bean Coastal Cotton Cover-Up Caftan, Print
A lightweight, multi-color cotton cover-up caftan with a cinch waist and breezy dolman sleeves.
(0)
$59.95 $39.99
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$59.95 $39.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Cover-Up Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Cover-Up Dress
A red crinkled cotton dress offering cloud-like softness and effortless style for casual outings.
(0)
$69.95 $34.99
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$69.95 $34.99
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Beautiful Dresses

Beautiful Dresses starts with a personal sense of style: the colors you return to, the shapes you enjoy, and the little details that make a piece feel like you. Sometimes it’s a favorite shade in a simple silhouette; other times, it’s a print that brings something different to your closet. As you browse, look beyond the overall impression and notice how the elements work together. A neckline, sleeve shape, waist seam, or skirt length can change the character of a dress, even when two styles look similar at first glance. There’s no single formula for a beautiful dress, and no need to choose something simply because it’s different from what you already love. A familiar shape with a fresh detail can be just as appealing as a whole new direction.

Choosing a dress online is easier when you have a point of comparison close at hand. Take a dress you already enjoy from your closet and consider what makes it a favorite. Perhaps you like where the waist falls, the proportion of the sleeves, or the way the hem looks with your usual shoes. Compare its measurements with the sizing information provided, paying attention to bust, waist, hips, and overall length rather than relying on the size label alone. Product photographs can help you see the cut, but the same hemline may fall differently depending on your height and proportions. Read the individual description for details about closures, lining, pockets, and care, since those practical differences aren’t always obvious in a photograph. It’s worth taking a moment to check the back view, too: a detail you barely notice from the front may be an important part of the design.

A thoughtful dress choice also takes the rest of a wardrobe into account. Picture the colors beside a favorite cardigan, then consider whether you prefer the look with simple flats, boots, or another pair you already own. A bold pattern and an understated solid offer different starting points, but neither needs elaborate styling to reflect your taste. If you’re choosing a dress as a gift, let the recipient’s preferences lead. The shades they wear often, their preferred lengths, and the necklines they gravitate toward are more useful clues than your own favorites. Confirming their size and checking the return or exchange details can help you make a considered choice. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone close to you, focus on the details that matter to the person wearing it—a beautiful dress should reflect their style, not someone else’s idea of it.

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