BTFBM Womens Summer 2026 Casual Maxi Dresses Lightweight Short Sleeve Dress

I love this dress so much I have bought two in this style: a maxi dress with sleeves. I bought the yellow and the orange. I wore the yellow one to work already and got many compliments. It is one of those items that can be casual or dressy without too many accessories.I am 5'2" and the medium dress comes right above my ankle. I wear a 10 and carry my weight around my middle. I am a 36C and the bust is snug, but not too tight. The waist ends up being an empire waist and it sits under my bust, accentuating the thinnest part of my torso. The v neck elongates the neck without showing cleavage, which is perfect for the workplace.There is nothing I don't like about this dress. I bought the shorter version and another maxi with no sleeves, all in different colors. The fabric is good quality and 100% cotton. The lining is not cotton, but that helps the top skirt flow freely around your legs. The dress is not see though at all.It is very hot here in California and the dress was quite cool to wear to work. I can also see it working in the winter (I bought fall colors so I can transition into fall). It's soft, it's comfy. For the price, theses dresses are totally worth it.

Purchased Large. I’m 5’5 / 140 lbs / (38C)Wore to my son’s college event -in the July extreme heat in south GA !! It was cool & comfortable! The few wrinkles it arrived with fell out easily w/Wrinkle Releaser.Lightweight. Made well. Has pockets ! Fell a few inches above my ankles (in flats)My daughter also tried it on & loved it (she’s 5’9 / 165 / 34 A) it looked great on her.I also ordered the wine color in a medium. Haven’t tried it on yet (will prob. Return it or give it to my dtr). The Large fits great ! But, I think the Med. Will be too snug in the chest for me (I don’t like my clothes snug / form fitted) I’ll post pics if I keep it

I like the dress, it's actually cut the way it shows, not an example of "full skirted in the photo and barely A-line in reality." Color is true (I got the teal) pattern is more noticeable than the photo shows, which I liked. It runs small. I wanted it a little loose for summer, so I got large, but that turned out to be pretty fitted. Big enough in shoulder, bust and arms, but the "waist" (which is an empire waist) was on the snug side. It lands just at my lower calf, maybe 4-5 inches above the ground on me and I'm on the taller side (5'8"); it would probably be a long dress for women under 5'4". Liner is soft and not too tight, comes to mid thigh. Appears to contain actual cotton, which any more is miraculous. Casual, comfy, looks nice, got compliments. Easy to wear; good summer dress.

I found a dress that I absolutely love! This dress is so pretty and the design is beautiful. It fits nicely and comes in many different colors. Now that I have tried and used this dress I am going to purchase more in different colors now. It has a nice look to it that fits my body comfortably. It's long enough to cover my legs. The material is good and it seems to be sewn very well. I didn't know it had pockets, I was pleasantly surprised when I found pockets. The top part of the dress is very pretty. This dress is perfect for hot sunny days. I feel like it is very flowy and makes me feel cooler when wearing this dress on hot days. No zipper. Color is Gorgeous. Love this cute comfortable dress!

This is a beautiful cotton dress....that is until you put it on and get encased in POLYESTER!I think that most people would buy this dress for the fact that is advertised as a light and breezy cotton summer dress. Why in the world would they decide to ruin it and add the enormous amount of polyester lining?? The entire dress is lined with the polyester on the inside and when you put it on, all you'll feel is sticky hot plastic. It completelly undoes the outside cotton fabric and feel.Initially I thought I could just cut out the lining and wear it without, but it has the see-through lines and design on it so it would be tough to wear without showing some skin underneath. So I ended up returning this one.Other than the polyester issue, the dress is well made, beautiful true (as in pics) green color, good length for my 5"8 frame. Sleeves are nice length, they sit flat, and arm openings are right size where they don't show the undergarments but they don't suffocate either.Also the waist is not too tight and it makes it comfortable to wear. This is a particularly flattering fit for apple shape bodies if you get the right size. I did size up on mine because I wanted more room in the chest and that was a good choice.I really wanted to like and keep this dress for all the above reasons hence the 3 stars, but unfortunately just can't come to terms with the ugly lining. If this was just a plain cotton fabric on the outside without the see-through lines, it could have been worn without the lining and would have been really versatile beautiful summer dress.

So nice to wear. Very comfortable and light. Love the color. Fits very well.

The fabric is great for summer and lined!. The elastic waist is stretchy! I sized up and should have bought my size. The length is great if you are average height or taller. Sizing up caused the dress to be extra flowy and need heels to not walk on the hem.The slit at the chest is too open for my liking but it is held in place with a pin. A simple fix.Did I mention the generous pockets?! The pockets are made of the same light fabric as the dress so my keys snag. The pockets are deep enough for a mascara or iPhone (model 15).I’ve recommended it to many passerby’s as the dress receives many compliments. Add a belt, leather shoes, and a jean jacket. Ready for any casual occasion.

I Love this light lavendar dress!!!!!! My husband says I look lovely in it and he doesn’t compliment freely. I wear it in hot weather and it feels breathable but is also lined on the inside so it’s not see through. The fabric is not super flowy but good quality. The length is perfect, long but not enough to trip you. I think it’s a bit pricy because I’m a cheapskate but I think the value for the money is good. I’ve washed and worn it at least twice and it’s still looking nice. The fabric seems like it might develop a hole or tear after a few more washes but we’ll see. My niece has it in a different color and looks lovely in it as well.

Muy hermoso vestido, la tela se siente cómoda y ligera sin ser transparente, tiene forro. Mido 1.55 y me quedo arriba del tobillo. La talla es correcta, hace muy buena figura. Es un vestido excelente para primavera y verano, compraré otro en otro color.

Excellent fit and flattering for my size & body type, (broad-shouldered Pear-shape with B-shaped abdominals).I appreciate the tall elasticised waistband, that is gathered in the exact same construction of the Midcentury Neo-Folk style dresses.Note that, because of this waist type, (as opposed to a belted dress): when reaching up, the robe will slide along the body a little and stay there until corrected; simply give a light tug at the hips to return its posture to original placement.If wearing the dress with an apron for housework or even just for nostalgia, note that one which uses a securely affixed waistband that ties might prevent a small amount of sliding; I make no promises, but you can try it.If you plan for sure to pair this dress with an apron regularly, (ex. grocery shopping, operating a small retail business at a shoppe or farmer's market, parenting and childcare, professional wear in a less digitised office, working as a tailor or in an aspect of design & decoration, working in Cosmetology), you can add belt loops for keeping apron ties in place.Measurements are as indicated in the provided info.Colour in person exactly matched garment demonstration image. My purchase was of the medium primary Green, which has bold colour saturation. (Fashion Retail & Textile Arts note: original Kelly Green, as opposed to 1980s version).Exterior material texture is soft. Pleasant to the touch, which I consider aesthetically important. Would wear at least biweekly, if not weekly.Interior lining is a very smooth, tightly-woven, dense fine-thread poly. The lining will keep the exterior material from catching or hooking onto any small aspects of the wearer's body or undergarments. It should also keep any of the undergarment construction or texture from creating an impression through the 2 layers of dress fabric.Sewn very well - I am extremely impressed. No rough or unfinished work in the cutting & placement of the fabric, the stitching or fine details of manufacturing. Thoroughly professional work. My great compliments to the Tailor/-ing team. 🪻☘️💎🍀🪻I am making a 2nd purchase in another colour, as well as purchasing a nearly identical one which has different sleeve and neck type. A wonderful find, to update my wardrobe with. This was money very well-spent and would make for a fine gift to oneself or another.

This dress exceeded every expectation. I loved the fit so much that I immediately bought two more in different colors. The cut is incredibly flattering without trying too hard, and the modest v-neck gives just the right balance of comfort and style.The pockets deserve special mention — they’re perfectly situated and actually deep enough to be functional without adding bulk or ruining the silhouette. That’s surprisingly rare.The fabric is another huge win. It’s genuine cotton with no unpleasant surprises like you often get with online descriptions. No nasty polyester feel anywhere except the lining, which honestly isn’t bad at all.It’s one of those versatile pieces you can throw on with espadrilles, sandals, or even a casual leather running shoe and still look effortlessly put together. This will absolutely become your go-to summer item.It's cotton ... so there will be wrinkles to deal with ... but the style lends itself to be forgiving enough to make it a non-issue.

Tela fresca, bonito diseño, amplio, espectacular

Chose this colour of dress to lean me into the fall. I can wear my khaki bomber jacket over it or a cream sweater. Anything chocolate brown will work also like leotard and boots, the length is generous.The LARGE fit perfect on my shoulders/chest/waist. I did allow for a little shrinkage so I went by the the Canadian chart measurements. I will machine wash on cold water, gentle cycle and hang to dry.I wore it to church and was barely out of the car and already received compliments. I can feel so far this will be a favourite easy flowing dress. The colour is stunning and up lifting. It has wrinkles but I like that this gives it a boho relaxed vibe.