Making short sleeve dresses work-friendly, tips?

[SnippySnappy]

I have some lovely dresses that would be great to wear to work. Unfortunately my office is cold most of the year and I can't bring myself to wear the short sleeve or sleeveless dresses in my wardrobe as I end up shivering.
I'm not a big fan of cardigans to be honest and just want something to cover my arms whilst still preserving the 'look' of the dress.
I have tried pairing these dresses with a long sleeve tshirt underneath but it feels and looks a bit... weird?!
Any hints or tips from those who've had the same dilemma?

Something with lace/sheer sleeves maybe?

Great idea, although I do find lace ages an outfit and I'm looking for something a bit more sleek. Hmm

I wear the thermal long sleeved vests from M&S under short sleeved dresses. It doesn’t suit all styles of dress (depends on neckline) but works with some tunic styles.

How about a cropped jumper?

Depends what they’re like but I think a thin polo would work on some for the winter months.

Blazers? Or jumper and make the dress into a skirt jumper combo

Depending on the style of dress, a really thin, fitted polo neck might do the trick. I've got a couple of uniqlo heat tech ones that I wear under dresses in the winter.

I love the Whistles jersey blazers with dresses.

I’d wear the dress over uniglo heatteck turtle neck with cashmere and matching cashmere tights very warm and cozy but still stylish.

I go with a long sleeved tee (adding a thermal vest underneath if really cold).
I think they look good. The trick is to get a very fitted one and choose a complementary colour.
New Look do some really nice ribbed long sleeved t shirts with a deep scoop neckline so they dont interfere with the dress neckline.

I know what you mean about lace, easy to end up looking like you're wearing great aunt gladys' nightie...

I was thinking more this style of thing, although it's maybe a bit marmite, or just plain sheer https://www.asos.com/jdy/jdy-mesh-long-sleeve-top-in-black-leopard-print/prd/209136386?affid=29650&_Cj0KCQiAq7HIBhDoARIsAOATDxDvC_OTBlMtJXZfXfA1-Q6Uy5XWSNpReimQyq1tmpnS-IGcFOgBoFsaAqjSEALw_wcB&channelref=product+search&ppcadref=22699514088||&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22699514088&utm_content=&utm_term=&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=4&gad_campaignid=22699518630&gbraid=0AAAAADqFjOCX9ST6QGm2HKK5ZcqOH9PR8&gclid=Cj0KCQiAq7HIBhDoARIsAOATDxDvC_OTBlMtJXZfXfA1-Q6Uy5XWSNpReimQyq1tmpnS-IGcFOgBoFsaAqjSEALw_wcB

Some great ideas here - thanks!!