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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 soft blue jersey-knit dress with stretch, an empire waist, and flattering faux-surplice styling.
(627)
$54.95 $29.99
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$54.95 $29.99
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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 green cotton shirt dress with a removable belt, pockets and roll-tab sleeves.
(191)
$119 $39.99
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What customers like:
Simple yet chic
Timeless appeal
Elegant
Stylish design
High-quality fabric
$119 $39.99
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Women's Heritage Mariner Dress, Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Heritage Mariner Dress, Stripe
A soft white cotton jersey boatneck dress featuring nautical stripes, pockets, side slits, and three-quarter sleeves.
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$79 $38.99
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$79 $38.99
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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 black printed midi dress in soft rayon-spandex jersey features a flattering fit-and-flare silhouette and scoopneck.
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$69.95 $44.99
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$69.95 $44.99
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Women's Signature Castine Cotton Popover Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Signature Castine Cotton Popover Dress
A lightweight white cotton dobby dress with a fit-and-flare silhouette, drawstring waist, pockets, and elasticized cuffs.
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$119 $59.99
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$119 $59.99
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Women's Signature Camp Flannel Midi Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Signature Camp Flannel Midi Dress
A red cotton flannel midi dress with herringbone texture, tie belt, pockets, and relaxed A-line silhouette.
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$129 $109
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$129 $109
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Women's Cloud Gauze Midi Dress, Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Midi Dress, Stripe
A lightweight white 100% cotton crinkled gauze midi dress with colorful stripes, adjustable waist and pockets.
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$89.95 $44.99
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$89.95 $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 red, flowy 100% cotton crinkled-gauze cover-up with a split neck and tiered skirt.
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$69.95 $44.99
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$69.95 $44.99
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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 blue, soft-washed denim shirt dress in 100% cotton, featuring pockets and a tulip hem.
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$99.95 $73.99
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$99.95 $73.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Short-Sleeve Shift Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Short-Sleeve Shift Dress
A cool green cotton shift dress in lightweight crinkled gauze with Henley neckline and pockets.
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$69.95 $34.99
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$69.95 $34.99
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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 soft-washed green cotton denim shirt dress with practical pockets and a versatile tulip hem.
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$99 $49.99
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$99 $49.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Midi Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Midi Dress
A green, lightweight cotton midi dress with crinkled texture, adjustable waist, V-neckline, and convenient pockets.
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$79.95 $39.99
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$79.95 $39.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Midi Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Midi Dress
A breezy white cotton gauze cover-up dress with a relaxed silhouette, side slits and roll-tab sleeves.
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$79 $34.99
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$79 $34.99
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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 cool white striped shift dress in lightweight crinkled cotton, featuring a V-neck and handy pockets.
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$79 $49.99
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$79 $49.99
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Women's Rocky Coast Slub-Knit Splitneck Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Rocky Coast Slub-Knit Splitneck Dress
A comfortable orange cotton slub-knit dress featuring a split neckline, side slits, and convenient pockets.
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$69 $33.99
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$69 $33.99
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Women's Beech Point Dress, Print
L.L.Bean Women's Beech Point Dress, Print
A blue printed A-line dress in soft stretch cotton-TENCEL™ Lyocell blend with UPF 50+ sun protection.
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$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 blue fit-and-flare midi dress in soft, prewashed rayon-spandex jersey with three-quarter sleeves and a scoopneck.
(0)
$59.95 $39.99
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$59.95 $39.99
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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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