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Ask the Edit: Summer Dresses

Jun 5, 2025

Belle,

I feel like I need a unicorn. I want dresses for summer that 1) have sleeves, 2) don’t have puff sleeves, 3) aren’t nap dresses, 4) aren’t prairie dresses, and 5) don’t cost over $200. Everything I find seems to have puff sleeves. That’s not me. I’m an accountant in a business casual but more business type office.

Amy

I like a puff sleeves, but it’s a trend that we could pump the brakes on a bit. Let’s see what we can find.

Donna Karan Linen Blend Shirtdress ($169)

Halogen Tie Back Dress ($99)

Jessica Howard Plus Size Dress ($138)

Spanx Air Essentials Dress ($148)

Mango Belted Dress ($99)

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  1. N says:

    thank you. a very strong list. PS that mango dress did not work for my 125lb, 5ft2″ pear shaped body.

  2. lidia says:

    I haven’t looked at DK for ages! That shirt dress comes in other colors if you look around. But also – how amazing is this one https://www.donnakaran.com/collections/dresses-and-jumpsuits/products/d5cbm902cnat

  3. Merilynn says:

    GREAT question!!!! i also am not a fan of puffed sleeves. thanks for your response!!!!

  4. MaryMary says:

    I just has a conversation with a coworker yesterday about how puff sleeves are apparently back in and it just makes me think of Anne Shirley.

  5. Lauren says:

    I love this question and post! I just can’t do the puff sleeves, I’ve tried, I look ridiculous!

    Beautiful Halogen dress in particular, checking it out now!

  6. Ashley says:

    Calvin Klein also has some great, quality classic dresses.
    Surprisingly Belk also has good options.

    Both available in plus sizes!

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