A piece of clothing before the masculine renaissance, the inexpensive dress acquired its aura as the feminine garment par excellence during the 16th century. Still worn by men in Asia, the Middle East and Africa, the dress is defined as a one-piece garment that encircles the body from shoulders to legs. The dress has evolved over the years and through the history of couture; with ruffles, without pleats, with a train...The dress is the official garment of queens in France. With the development of the textile industry, dresses evolved to include embroidery, lace and muslin...It wasn't until the end of the 19th century, with the arrival of couturiers Poiret, Voinnet and Chanel, that dresses were modernized, simplified and made accessible. Once the corset was abolished, the dress became freer and more feminine, and after the Second World War, designer Christian Dior put an end to bulky, cumbersome dresses. Short, flowing, the inexpensive dress now features short sleeves and a corolla skirt.

Which short-sleeved dress to choose?

• The short-sleeved Bardot collar dress

With its soft, sensual sleeves, the inexpensive bardot collar dress is a feminine and very fashionable dress. Long or short, with or without gathers, plain or printed, the bardot collar dress offers a pretty neckline, revealing the shoulders and the bustline for a glowy, shiny look.

Wear an inexpensive short-sleeved bardot collar dress with espadrilles, wedge sandals, transparent sandals with heels... The little inexpensive short-sleeved black dress with a simple bardot collar is particularly suitable for a casual look with a dress. Accessorize the inexpensive short-sleeved bardot collar dress with a pair of white sneakers and a backpack. It's the inexpensive dress to pack for vacation, for a shiny, girly look!

• The pencil dress with short sleeves and turtleneck

The inexpensive,close-fitting dress with sleek lines and a turtleneck is a basic in every good woman's wardrobe. Easy to wear, in winter it's totally versatile: for the office, the evening, a meal with friends. Its minimalist look makes it a strong, sober piece that can be worn with a variety of accessories.

For a casual look, combine with a pair of loafers or derbies for a business lunch, for example. For a more feminine, glamorous Mad Men look, wear it with nude or black pumps and a clutch.

• The pleated short-sleeved black dress

Shaped like a corolla skirt and slightly draped, with its round collar it's perfect for V-shaped body types who want to wear a dress without accentuating their shoulders. The most versatile of short-sleeved dresses, it's worn sportswear-style with black tights, a pair of sneakers and a fanny pack. To get to work, pair the inexpensive black pleated short-sleeve dress with a pair of flat boots and a satchel bag, a blazer jacket and a mid-length wool coat for a chic, elegant look.

• The short-sleeved shirt dress

Afavorite among it girls and influencers of this season's fashion trends, the shirt dress is fast becoming a basic. Dusted off and revisited, the shirt dress is classic and feminine. The inexpensive, gathered and colorful shirtdress is best reserved for younger women for retro, trendy looks from the 2000s. Wear it with a rectangle handbag and flat sandals. In winter, a cheap short-sleeved shirt dress can be worn with a pair of thigh-high boots, a fitted blazer jacket and a cape coat for a chic, glamorous look.

What accessories can I wear with a short-sleeved dress?

Short-sleeved dresses come in a wide range of styles: cheap bardot dresses, cheap pencil dresses, cheap turtleneck dresses and so many ways to accessorize them. In general ,to enhance your silhouette, especially with 90s-style short-sleeved dresses, wear heels. It's best to opt for understated bags and jewelry with cheap short-sleeve dresses that are eccentric and short. Mix complementary pieces like clutches, dangling earrings, chokers..

Which short-sleeved dress is right for you?

O-shaped women prefer inexpensive, flowing short-sleeved dresses, such as an oversized short-sleeved shirt dress. For women with an A silhouette, opt for short-sleeved dresses with stand-up collars or turtlenecks. Short-sleeved dresses with bardot collars and gathers will also balance and harmonize your silhouette. For I-shaped women, it's best to opt for short-sleeved dresses with ruffles, gathers and graphic prints for feminine, girly looks.