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Spring Short Sleeve Dresses

Find spring short sleeve dresses that suit your style, starting with your preferred length, neckline and silhouette. Browse the selection and check each dress’s sizing and fit details to help narrow down your favorites.

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Women's Summer Knit Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Summer Knit Dress
A versatile black summer dress with a flattering empire waistline, made from soft jersey-knit rayon and spandex.
(627)
$54.95 $34.99
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What customers like:
Versatile for various activities
Flattering fit
Comfortable and stylish
Great for hot weather
Lightweight and soft
$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
An olive gray, knee-length shirt dress with a removable belt and breathable cotton slub fabric.
(191)
$119 $46.99
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What customers like:
Well-designed
Timeless style
Elegant
High-quality fabric
Simple yet stylish
$119 $46.99
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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.
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$79 $38.99
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$79 $38.99
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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 red cover-up dress made from 100% cotton gauze with a tiered skirt and split neck.
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$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 white cotton midi dress with colorful stripes, V-neckline, and adjustable drawstring waist.
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$89.95 $54.99
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$89.95 $54.99
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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.
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$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, white cotton popover dress with a fit-and-flare silhouette and elasticized waist.
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$119 $59.99
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$119 $59.99
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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, breezy fit.
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$79 $49.99
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$79 $49.99
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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 versatile medium blue denim shirt dress with a tulip hem and relaxed fit for year-round wear.
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$99.95 $73.99
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$99.95 $73.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Midi Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Midi Dress
A breezy white midi dress in 100% cotton gauze, perfect for poolside or casual outings.
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$79 $34.99
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$79 $34.99
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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.
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$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 cover-up dress crafted from 100% cotton crinkled gauze for cloud-like softness.
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$79.95 $49.99
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$79.95 $49.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Cover-Up Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Cover-Up Dress
A lightweight, crinkled cotton cover-up dress in white, perfect for casual outings or beach days.
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$69.95 $34.99
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$69.95 $34.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Short-Sleeve Shift Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Short-Sleeve Shift Dress
A breezy white shift dress crafted from 100% crinkled cotton gauze with a relaxed fit and on-seam pockets.
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$69.95 $44.99
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$69.95 $44.99
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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 a knee-length fit.
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$69 $33.99
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$69 $33.99
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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 deep olive denim shirt dress with a relaxed fit and vintage appeal, made from 100% cotton.
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$99 $59.99
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$99 $59.99
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Spring Short Sleeve Dresses

Spring Short Sleeve Dresses bring a fresh perspective to a familiar favorite, with a simple starting point for finding styles that feel like you. As the first flowers appear and a little more color returns to the landscape, it’s natural to take another look at the colors and shapes in your closet, too. Perhaps you’re drawn to an understated solid, a small floral print, or a pattern that reminds you of a favorite dress you’ve kept for years. Start with those preferences rather than choosing something simply because it looks different. Consider the neckline, the shape of the skirt, and where you like the waist to sit. Small differences in proportion can change the overall look considerably, even among dresses with the same sleeve length. The most useful comparison is often with a dress you already love: what makes its style feel right, and which of those details would you like to find again?

When narrowing down short sleeve dresses for spring, give the measurements as much attention as the photographs. Short sleeves can end at different points on the upper arm, and the sleeve opening is worth checking alongside the bust, waist, and hip measurements. Look at the listed dress length, too, remembering that a hem shown at the knee on a model may fall differently on you. If you have a favorite dress at home, laying it flat and measuring it can give you a helpful reference when reading individual size and fit information. Think about whether you prefer a defined waist or a straighter silhouette, a more open neckline or a higher one, and a skirt with more or less fullness. Check each item’s description for details such as closures, pockets, lining, and care instructions rather than assuming similar-looking dresses are alike. These are the details that help turn a long list of possibilities into a more thoughtful selection.

Personal style is a good place to begin when choosing a dress as a gift, as well. Think of the colors the recipient reaches for again and again, the prints they enjoy, and the silhouettes already hanging in their closet. Someone who loves a simple, understated look may appreciate a very different choice from someone whose wardrobe is full of lively patterns. A familiar size is useful, but the individual size chart and fit description still deserve a close look; a size alone doesn’t tell the whole story. Whether you’re choosing for yourself or someone you know well, take a moment to picture the dress alongside existing favorites rather than as an isolated purchase. A color that echoes a much-loved cardigan or a neckline that complements a favorite necklace can make a new choice feel personal from the start. Let those recognizable preferences lead the way as you explore Spring Short Sleeve Dresses.

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