From the Flattering50 archive. Originally published 2014-06-11. Products, prices, offers, and activities described here are historical.
It's inevitable: Whenever I post about sleeveless dresses, a Flattering50 reader writes that her sleeveless days are over. Perhaps, my sleeveless days should be over, but I'm hanging in there for one more summer. I shared my latest summer sleeveless dress in a recent post entitled Looking for the Right Dress After 50: Don't Fret. However, I also want to support those Flattering50 readers who've closed the door on sleeveless dresses.
This summer, there seem to be more dresses with sleeves, especially the longer short sleeves, than in previous years. The Jones New York Jersey Zigzag Print Dress above is a perfect example. Could it be the fashion industry is responding to the over 50 woman's need for sleeves? Wouldn't that be nice!
SLEEVE NEEDS
Here's a sample of some of the dresses with sleeves this summer.
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York 3/4 Sleeve Jersey Sarong Dress]
Jones New York 3/4 Sleeve Jersey Sarong Dress. Dress length = 38 1/2".
Anne Klein has dresses with longer sleeves, too. Here's a
Anne Klein Knit Swing Dress. Dress length = 38 1/2".
[Original image unavailable: Anne Klein Knit Swing Dress]
Land's End has a nice selection of dresses with short sleeves and the longer short sleeves, like this
Women's Regular Elbow Sleeve Cotton Modal Fit and Flare Dress - Fuchsia Plum. Dress length = 38"
[Original image unavailable: Women's Regular Elbow Sleeve Cotton Modal Fit and Flare Dress - Fuchsia Plum]
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Leaf Print Jersey Dress]
Jones New York Leaf Print Jersey Dress. Dress length = 38".
And here's an
Ann Taylor Crepe Dolman Sleeve Dress, Indigo Ink - Extra ExtraSmall. The style is available in sizes XXSmall through XXLarge.
[Original image unavailable: Ann Taylor Crepe Dolman Sleeve Dress, Indigo Ink - Extra ExtraSmall]
Where do you shop for summer dresses with sleeves?
