Summer Style: Puff Sleeve Mini Dress

 We enjoyed a couple of weeks of summer weather this month, and I was all too happy to start to start wearing my dresses with bare arms and legs. Any day I can wear a dress without layering coats and tights makes me very happy! You may remember seeing this Farm Rio puff sleeve mini dress in my Instagram stories late April, as I took it on one of my Chicago work trips, but today I am sharing much better photos and a summer-ready look. I could not resist this dress with its dark navy print and puffed sleeves...aka two of my weaknesses...plus it was on sale. The just-above-the-knee length is perfect, not too short, and the lightweight cotton fabric is perfect for future summer heat waves. I followed the Farm Rio size chart, ordered a size small, and it fits a little loose but I'm not complaining since it has a belt and the last thing you want when it's hot is tight, sticky clothes. I probably could have gotten the XS and had it also fit well, but the dress is sold out now so we will never know. While my exact mini dress is sold out, there is a midi dress in the same print that you can check out here. My Sarah Flint navy suede pumps, go-to Gigi New York clutch in tan, and favorite accessories round out this ensemble. Please continue on for more photos, outfit links, and more of my picks for mini dresses that I think would look incredible styled this summer.












Dress: same brand similar styles here or here
Heels: exact here (available in 14 colors)
Clutch: exact style current colors here and here
Necklace: exact charm here with this chain
Watch: exact here or same style different band options here
Bracelet: exact here
Ring: exact here

Since I think that bold printed mini dresses are a summer wardrobe staple, I searched and found more beautiful options in a variety of summer-ready prints for you to check out below. You can scroll through to see all of my picks, priced for a range of budgets and with a handful of pieces currently priced under $100:

What is your favorite summer dress? Please don't hesitate to leave me a comment below to let me know. Thank you for visiting my blog today, and I hope you have a fabulous week!

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    1. Thank you, Kathrine! I couldn't pass up the navy print and puffed sleeves. =) Hope your week is going great!

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  2. Farm Rio has really been killing it lately! This dress is no exception! I adore the print and those fun sleeves!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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    1. I agree with you, Kathrine! I am loving Farm Rio's prints this spring and summer and hope your week is going great!

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  3. Ah yes I have a friend in Seattle and she says the weather has been wonderful as of late. You know I first heard of Farm Rio this past fall when I was in Paris. Such a fun brand and this dress is gorge! It looks great with the Sarah Flint pumps!

    Allie of
    www.allienyc.com

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    1. Yes indeed, Farm Rio has so many great prints and styles. I am a big fan! Hope your week is going fabulously!

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  4. That dress is so cute and flattering on you! I love the puff sleeves!

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    1. Thank you so much, Laura! I love puff sleeves too and hope your week is going well!

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  5. This is a stunning dress! I love the puff sleeves and the style is perfect for the upcoming season, travel or any special occasion. Swoon!

    Maureen | www.littlemisscasual.com

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    1. Thank you, Maureen! I could not resist the puffed sleeves and navy print. Hope your week is going great!

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  6. The dress looks so stylish and perfect for the warm season. The puff sleeves add a trendy and playful touch. Thanks for sharing this summer style inspiration!

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    1. Thank you for visiting my blog and for your kind note!

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  7. Amber, that dress is perfect on you and I adore those Sarah Flint shoes with it! So gorgeous!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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  8. Your dress is gorgeous and those heels are beautiful too!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  9. That is such a gorgeous dress on you! I love those heels with it! :) You look fantastic in this. I always like the first few bare leg days of the season when it warms up - so nice not having to layer!

    Thanks for joining the Weekday Wear Link up :)

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