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Casual summer dresses with a short sleeve?

48 replies

Jungfraujoch · 19/04/2026 10:46

Knee or midi length, linen, cotton NOT jersey.
semi fitted - not oversized or smocky as they make me look bigger! TIA

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Jungfraujoch · 20/04/2026 23:00

EleanorMc67 · 20/04/2026 22:52

Gorgeous but maybe not for casual.

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Jungfraujoch · 20/04/2026 23:02

EleanorMc67 · 20/04/2026 22:57

More Boden options. Again, a bit over budget but their sales are really good.

https://www.boden.com/products/women-ora-linen-blend-shirt-dress-coffee-d1611whi

Thank you - I think i need to look at Boden more!

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EleanorMc67 · 20/04/2026 23:08

Jungfraujoch · 20/04/2026 23:02

Thank you - I think i need to look at Boden more!

I'm less keen on its patterned stuff, but there can be pretty decent plainer items, especially dresses & knitwear. This is nice, but you might think it not casual enough. And I think it's a grandad collar, but you might think it's too close to a notch neck!!

https://www.boden.com/products/women-ivy-linen-midi-dress-olive-ivory-stripe-d1510grn

Ivy Linen Midi Dress-Olive, Ivory Stripe

Trust us, wearing this dress will result in compliments everywhere you go. The wide waistband and open button placket at the neck make it oh-so-flattering. Crafted from top-quality linen, it has a swishy skirt and that easy throw-on-and-go quality.

https://www.boden.com/products/women-ivy-linen-midi-dress-olive-ivory-stripe-d1510grn

Ophir · 20/04/2026 23:11

Try the supermarkets. Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Asda are great for this sort of thing

Jungfraujoch · 20/04/2026 23:11

EleanorMc67 · 20/04/2026 23:08

I'm less keen on its patterned stuff, but there can be pretty decent plainer items, especially dresses & knitwear. This is nice, but you might think it not casual enough. And I think it's a grandad collar, but you might think it's too close to a notch neck!!

https://www.boden.com/products/women-ivy-linen-midi-dress-olive-ivory-stripe-d1510grn

That’s nice - I think I like it because I have a duvet set very similar 🤣🤣

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EleanorMc67 · Yesterday 00:04

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su906824/v27847

Gap cotton poplin.

Casual summer dresses with a short sleeve?
EleanorMc67 · Yesterday 00:46

OP - you said you didn't like Seasalt/Brakeburn/Weird Fish. I had to google the latter two - but assume you mean the patterns? If so, I think you should still have a look at Seasalt's plain cotton & linen dresses? Most are quite classic & casual & don't scream Seasalt.

For instance, this one in brown cotton poplin?

https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/kerthen-woods-poplin-midi-dress

Casual summer dresses with a short sleeve?
EleanorMc67 · Yesterday 00:50

Green linen from Seasalt (also navy).

https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/grass-wave-linen-midi-dress

Casual summer dresses with a short sleeve?
Nonbio46 · Yesterday 09:56

Maybe too floral but it’s a bargain. X

FuriousFire · Yesterday 10:57

This looks much better on. I have it in navy. Not a summer colour technically, but I bought it for the summer!

www.hobbs.com/product/brigitta-dress/0126-5702-1144L00-FRENCH-BLUE.html

Jungfraujoch · Yesterday 15:15

EleanorMc67 · Yesterday 01:28

Wow! You’ve been busy!! Really appreciate it and will look through all later. X

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Frumpitydoo · Yesterday 17:49

One short sleeve and one long sleeve or one short sleeve and one sleeveless?

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