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I'm Not a Fan of Showing My Arms—40 Incredibly Chic Summer Finds That Keep Them Covered

By Swedan Margen

I'm Not a Fan of Showing My Arms—40 Incredibly Chic Summer Finds That Keep Them Covered
Collage of Caroline Lin, Fia Hamelijnck, Chloe Butler, and Monikh Dale wearing chic, arm-covering summer outfit ideas with long sleeves.

I can't remember exactly when it started, but in the summer, I really don't feel comfortable showing off my arms. Before the hot weather starts to show up in the forecast, I set out to refresh my closet with arm-covering pieces that I can't get enough of. I am now well-versed when it comes to this search, and I heavily rely on the "sleeve length" search filters of my favorite retailers to narrow down the tops and dresses that fit the bill.

This year, I have my eye on 40 standout pieces that cover my arms without sacrificing style. My roundup is full of short-, three-quarter-, and long-sleeved picks in a variety of silhouettes. Think everything from billowy sleeves to ruffles to formfitting styles, especially in cotton and linen to keep cool. Shop these incredibly chic, arm-covering summer finds below.

Dutch influencer Fia Hamelijnck poses in a garden wearing a Realisation animal print dress with long sleeves.
Réalisation Par | US, The Gia - Animal

Réalisation

The Gia Dress

Draped T-Shirt
Cabana Dress in Linen

J.Crew

Cabana Dress in Linen

Lioness Unveiling Shirt
The White Lotus Cotton Wrap Dress

Banana Republic x The White Lotus

Cotton Wrap Dress

Portia Smocked Ruffle Cotton Blend Crop Top

Rails

Portia Smocked Ruffle Cotton Blend Crop Top

Ruffled Print Dress
Cabana Top in Linen

J.Crew

Cabana Top in Linen

The Tobie Shirt Dress by Exquise

Exquise

The Tobie Shirt Dress

Perfect Tones Cardigan & Skirt

Free People

Perfect Tones Cardigan & Skirt

influencer Caroline Lin poses outside Mister Nice in London wearing an unbuttoned white button-down shirt with wide cuffs, small cream shoulder bag, white sheer lace maxi skirt and strappy red heeled sandals.
Point Collar Oversize Cotton Button-Up Shirt

MANGO

Point Collar Oversize Cotton Button-Up Shirt

Abbigail Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

City Chic

Abbigail Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

Linen Peasant Blouse

Banana Republic

Linen Peasant Blouse

Ruffled Print Midi Dress

ZARA

Ruffled Print Midi Dress

Isla Bubble Top

Rebecca Taylor

Isla Bubble Top

Reformation Elmira Linen Dress

Reformation

Elmira Linen Dress

Blouse With Eyelet Embroidery

H&M

Blouse With Eyelet Embroidery

MANGO, Zebra-Print Flared Dress

MANGO

Zebra-Print Flared Dress

Eyelet-Embroidered Cotton Blouse

H&M

Eyelet-Embroidered Cotton Blouse

Zw Collection 100% Linen Tunic Dress

ZW Collection

100% Linen Tunic Dress

British influencer Chloe Butler poses on a London sidewalk wearing a claw hair clip, black rope necklace with a shell pendant, blue striped button-down shirt, a brown woven tote bag, white cotton pants with eyelet hems, and brown woven flat sandals.
Oversized Linen-Blend Shirt

H&M

Oversized Linen-Blend Shirt

Aligne Ophelia Broderie Dress

Aligne

Ophelia Broderie Dress

Textured Knit Top
Oversized Tie-Belt Dress

H&M

Oversized Tie-Belt Dress

Leila Tie Back Top

City Chic

Leila Tie Back Top

Trf Denim Shirt
Trumpet-Sleeved Tunic Dress

H&M

Trumpet-Sleeved Tunic Dress

Embroidered Lace-Trim Button-Up Shirt in Cotton Voile

j.crew

Embroidered Lace-Trim Button-Up Shirt in Cotton Voile

Easy Side Tie Maxi T-Shirt Dress

ELOQUII

Easy Side Tie Maxi T-Shirt Dress

Linen Tie-Front V-Neck Top

Banana Republic

Linen Tie-Front V-Neck Top

British style influencer Monikh Dale poses for a mirror selfie in the living room of her London home wearing a beige linen smocked neck cropped top with balloon sleeves and a matching linen skirt, green Dragon Diffusion tote bag, and black flat flip-flop sandals.
Rylan Cropped Blouse in Sand Shell

Pistola

Rylan Cropped Blouse in Sand Shell

The Somerset Maxi Dress

Anthropologie

The Somerset Maxi Dress

Striped Buttoned Top

ZARA

Striped Buttoned Top

Floyce White Linen Long Sleeve Top

DISSH

Floyce White Linen Long Sleeve Top

Splendid X Cella Jane Sweater Caftan

Splendid X Cella Jane

Sweater Caftan

Sabine Articulated Shirt

Free People

Sabine Articulated Shirt

Rib-Knit T-Shirt Dress

H&M

Rib-Knit T-Shirt Dress

Le Bop, Off Shoulder Midi Dress

Le Bop

Off Shoulder Midi Dress

Pointelle Knit Top
Off-The-Shoulder Poplin Dress

H&M

Off-the-Shoulder Poplin Dress

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