Short Sleeve Colorful Shift Dresses for Women

Make a splash this season with a Lilly Pulitzer shift dress! The timeless style that started it all lends an elegant touch to any lunch date, dinner party, or rendezvous under the sun. Our hand-painted floral prints and elevated patterns make a Lilly shift dress the perfect dress starting point for a chic ensemble—add a cardigan, your favorite wedges, and some sparkling jewelry and get ready to shine!

Dresses for Fun in the Sun

Lilly Pulitzer dresses are designed to brighten your wardrobe with statement-making prints and colors. From short sleeve and sleeveless midi dresses to V-neck shift dresses, puff-sleeve mini dresses, smocked swing dresses, cold shoulder maxi dresses and more, Lilly’s got a look for you.

Headed on vacation? Snag a beachy dress, printed sundress, or flowy sleeveless shift dress for an easy-breezy cover-up or resort wear look. Our collection also includes vacation dresses for women who want stylish, packable pieces that transition effortlessly from the beach to dinner. Need something a bit fancier? Our knee length mini shift dresses and sheath dresses are designed to impress, while our cocktail dress collection features all the sequins, ruffles, and dramatic details you could desire.

Looks You’ll Love, from Sleeveless to Long Sleeve

With so many bright pieces to mix and match, it’s easy to build the outfit of your dreams at Lilly—and share the love! Whether you need matching halter top dresses for your bridesmaids or coordinating t-shirt dresses for the ultimate mommy and me look, we have printed styles for all ages and occasions. Look for chic keyhole, boat neck, mock-neck, round neck, and V-neck options, plus more elevated silhouettes and details that delight.

Perfect Choice for Any Personal Style

Lilly Pulitzer's shift dresses offer the perfect choice for expressing your personal style. Whether you're looking for a day dress, mini dress, maxi dress, or a sophisticated wrap dress, we have something to suit your needs. With options featuring different sleeve lengths, from short sleeve to long sleeve, and various necklines like scoop neck and V-neck, you can find the ideal shift dress for any special occasion. Our designs emphasize detail and stretch, ensuring comfort and a flattering fit. Embrace the latest trend with our chic shift dresses coupled with versatility and comfort, and enjoy the relaxed fit and vibrant designs that have made Lilly Pulitzer a go-to destination for stylish women everywhere. As part of our signature women's clothing collection, you'll also find playful options like a romper dress alongside these trendy dresses, giving you effortless, one-and-done styles that transition seamlessly from daytime plans to special occasions.

Nothing embodies an iconic look quite like a Short Sleeve shift dress. Shift dresses were where it all began when Lilly was working at her juice stand, and they remain one of the chicest and most flattering styles.

With prints, vibrant colors, and lengths for every occasion, the Short Sleeve shift dress features just as many delightful details like sequins, ruffles or smocked bodices, pleats and tiered skirts. Whether it's special occasions or just-for-fun shift dresses - all are welcome year-round! Styles vary in sleeve lengths, hems, v-neck, crewneck, embellished necklines and more! Shop Lilly's best sellers and make outfits your own with silhouettes and accessories to complement.

Women's stylish Short Sleeve shift dresses

A quintessential Lilly dress lets you choose your own adventure. A sparkly Short Sleeve shift dress is an all-eyes-on-you ensemble though any Short Sleeve casual shirt dress can up the wow factor with the right footwear and accessories.

Shift dresses are warm-weather favorites, but you can winterize them with leggings and tights too! Layers offer coverage sleeve lengths can't. Try a sweater or cardigan for a chic update to your everyday outfit.