10 summer dresses for those of us who really like sleeves

From cap-sleeve to 3/4, these fun frocks have you and your arms covered.

By Kate Gertner

August 6, 2014

10 summer dresses for those of us who really like sleeves

Dresses with sleeves

Elegant eyelet

Collection Eyelet Dot Dress, US$250, J.Crew.

10 summer dresses for those of us who really like sleeves

In full bloom

Maeve Rosado Sheath Dress, $158, Anthropologie.

10 summer dresses for those of us who really like sleeves

Wild thing

Equipment Aubrey Dress, $301, Shopbop.

10 summer dresses for those of us who really like sleeves

Hot commodity

Keepsake Stubborn Love Dress, $157, Nasty Gal.

10 summer dresses for those of us who really like sleeves

Garden party

Floral cap-sleeve dress, $80, Gap.

10 summer dresses for those of us who really like sleeves

Teal appeal

Lace Scoop Neck Dress, $140, Le Chateau.

10 summer dresses for those of us who really like sleeves

Nautical charm

Petite Satin Stripe A-Line Dress, $119, Topshop.

10 summer dresses for those of us who really like sleeves

Camo cool

Michael Michael Kors Short Sleeve Camo Sequin Shift Dress, $281, Macy's.

10 summer dresses for those of us who really like sleeves

Pretty in paisley

Paisley Print Dress, $60, Mango.

10 summer dresses for those of us who really like sleeves

Fun and flirty

ASOS Scuba Pencil Dress with Peplum Hem in Floral Print, $97, Asos.

10 summer dresses for those of us who really like sleeves

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