Short Sleeve Midi Dresses

You'll find a midi dress with short sleeves in bolder prints for garden parties and warmer weddings, and our midi dresses with pockets across the everyday styles — school runs, lunches, weekend plans. Strappy midi dresses sit alongside in the same artisan prints for the warmest days of the year, when even the lightest sleeve feels like too much. For floor-length styles in the same artisan prints, browse our short sleeve maxi dresses.

Crafted in Jaipur, made to live in

Every Pink City Prints short sleeve midi dress starts in our Jaipur workshop, where master printers, embroiderers and tailors work by hand. The cotton is woven locally, finished gently, and printed in limited runs using artisan block prints, screen prints and embroidery. The natural fiber softens with every wash, and each dress only feels more like yours the longer it is worn.

Short sleeve styles are made in limited editions, so once a print is gone, it rarely returns. Browse our long sleeve midi dresses for cooler-weather styles, or our long sleeve maxi dresses for floor-skimming silhouettes in the same handcrafted prints.

Short Sleeve Midi Dresses — frequently asked questions

What is a short sleeve midi dress?

A midi dress with short sleeves is a mid-length dress — typically finishing between the knee and ankle — with sleeves that cover the upper arm or shoulder. At Pink City Prints, every short sleeve midi dress is handcrafted in Jaipur from soft cotton, using block printing, screen printing and embroidery.

How do you style a short sleeve midi dress?

By day, flat leather sandals, a basket bag and layered jewelry. For evenings, swap to a wedge heel and a statement earring; for cooler weather, layer a soft cardigan or denim jacket over the top. The mid-length cut works with sandals, boots and almost anything in between.

Do your short sleeve midi dresses have pockets?

Most of them do. We add pockets wherever the shape allows, often tucked neatly into the side seams so they don't interrupt the silhouette. You'll find midi dresses with pockets across our gathered bodice and tiered styles. Each product page will say clearly whether pockets are included.

Are short sleeve midi dresses good for warm weather?

Yes — the breathable cotton feels light against the skin, and the shorter sleeves keep the dress cool through warmer days. For the warmest days of the year, our strappy midi dresses sit alongside in the same artisan prints for an even lighter feel.

How do I care for my Pink City Prints short sleeve midi dress?

We recommend a gentle handwash or delicate machine wash in cold water, inside out. Always air dry to keep the colors vibrant wash after wash. Avoid tumble drying and do not iron directly on printed or embroidered areas. Always check the care label on your style.