It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
No, not the winter holidays--dress season!
Even those of us who aren’t habitual dress wearers start eyeing the women’s apparel racks, admiring the swirl of floral prints, the stamp of a nautical anchor, the feminine flair designed for the warmest of months.
While I tend to wear a uniform of classic pants and a fun, patterned top or tee, even I cannot resist the chic styling and classic ease of the dress. These gorgeous garments have a tendency to convert me at least for a few months a year!
While dresses can truly be in style all year round when accessorized for fall or winter with boots, but when spring and summer roll around, dresses almost start to feel like a necessity!With upcoming spring weddings, luncheons, and holidays, we figured it was high time to take a look around the Anthony's closet for the best dresses for all your upcoming events. We specialize in fashions for women over 50, and our dresses are no different. Designed to fit and flatter from formal cocktail dress styles to floaty sundresses, there is something for everyone. We picked several of our favorites from the hundreds of dresses we carry made for every body type and guaranteed to hide every pesky problem area.
FOR EVERYDAY WEAR
We all need a little dress for everyday--mostly for those days when we proclaim that despite having a closet full of clothes, we simply have nothing to wear! This comfortable, marine-inspired dress is just the ticket, epitomizing throw-on-and-go chic.

FOR THOSE WHO APPRECIATE THE UNEXPECTED
As buyers, one of our favorite things to seek out when shopping for Anthony's Ladies Apparel is fashion with a little something extra or unexpected. This convertible dress features a vibrant and colorful floral design and has the option of being worn either long or short, making it a piece of cake to dress up or down for every event on your social calendar.

Hibiscus Party Sleeveless Convertible Patio Dress by Kaktus
FOR THOSE WARM DAYS
When the weather heats up, a classic shift dress is exactly what everyone needs! This casual and incredibly comfortable dress from London Times is perfect for both a backyard barbecue and a night on the town.

Painted Medallion Sleeveless Shift Dress by London Times
FOR THOSE WHO LOVE FEMININE STYLE
The gorgeous design on the breezy, yet feminine dress transports us to the gardens of Southern France. This romantic style is easy to throw on and go with a classic white sandal, but could also easily be dressed up for a garden-party wedding with a nude heel.

Floral Tile Tiered Ruffle Neck Dress by Harper 241
FOR EVERY OCCASION AND EVERY WOMAN
This classically shaped dress is our all-occasion favorite. From the modest neck to the classic shape, this dress is a must for your summer dress wardrobe. Dress it up with heels for a swoon-inducing wedding look, or dress it down with cute sneakers for a stroll about town. No matter how you wear it, you can’t go wrong with this classic piece of women’s apparel.

Sabrina Microfiber Sleeveless Dress by Judy P
FOR A LITTLE EXTRA ARM COVERAGE
Definitely stick to the 3/4 sleeve dresses if you prefer a little extra arm coverage. You can't go wrong in a bright color or fun print for any of your upcoming spring and summer events. Plus, they couldn't be more travel friendly or easy to pack if they tried. Book that summer getaway and throw one of these dresses in your suitcase!

Cayman UPF50+ Shift Dress by Cabana Life
FOR THE PERFECTLY PUT TOGETHER WOMAN
This dress has everything for the chic, put-together woman. This classic shift style dress is made specifically for Anthony’s and has quickly become a staple of our women’s apparel section. We just can't help picking up new prints in this same easy, chic style.

Twisted Knots UPF50+ Sleeveless Dress by Anthony’s Resort Wear
FOR THAT SPECIAL OCCASION
We love to find dresses that can truly stand out from the crowd. On this dress, the mock neckline and bold zebra pattern come together to make one stunning dress. It is perfect for all occasions from the outdoor seaside wedding to the ladies luncheon. If you are looking for a little more of a show stopper, this is the dress for you.

20 comments
Jean Mayhew
I love your store and can always find something to purchase but have never gotten a dress. Please start carrying petite dresses. I am 5’ tall and short waisted so regular sized dresses just don’t fit.
I love your store and can always find something to purchase but have never gotten a dress. Please start carrying petite dresses. I am 5’ tall and short waisted so regular sized dresses just don’t fit.
Deborah H Kavanagh
I too would like to see longer dresses. Shorts and pants with pockets are important also.
I too would like to see longer dresses. Shorts and pants with pockets are important also.
Lupe Rix
Petites! Petites! Petites!!!!
Please !!!
Petites! Petites! Petites!!!!
Please !!!
Gail
I love the dresses at Anthony’s, however, being a petite 5’ tall, the dresses are too big and too long. I would shop Anthony’s exclusively if petite sized dresses were available.
I love the dresses at Anthony’s, however, being a petite 5’ tall, the dresses are too big and too long. I would shop Anthony’s exclusively if petite sized dresses were available.
Martha Balas
Agree with above comments…sleeves & length at knee.
Agree with above comments…sleeves & length at knee.
Marlene Zito
Fell in LOVE with Anthony’s Jupiter location this past winter. Picked up MANY wonderful pieces. I am 5’ and a bit short waisted so I only wear shift/A-line styles and was delighted with the Anthony’s brand. So pleased the length was perfect for me right off the rack! I had not bought a dress in many years, only slacks, capris, jeans, palazzos, etc., bought 5 dresses and I’ll be back next year. Thank you!!!
Fell in LOVE with Anthony’s Jupiter location this past winter. Picked up MANY wonderful pieces. I am 5’ and a bit short waisted so I only wear shift/A-line styles and was delighted with the Anthony’s brand. So pleased the length was perfect for me right off the rack! I had not bought a dress in many years, only slacks, capris, jeans, palazzos, etc., bought 5 dresses and I’ll be back next year. Thank you!!!
Gloria
Wish you would carry more dresses with elbow sleeves and at least to just below the knee and in petite sizes.
Wish you would carry more dresses with elbow sleeves and at least to just below the knee and in petite sizes.
Cindy Luedee
I agree with the other women, the dresses should go to the knee 36” are too short,
Also would like some dresses with short sleeves.
I agree with the other women, the dresses should go to the knee 36” are too short,
Also would like some dresses with short sleeves.
Pat
I second and third the previous comments about length. I don’t want a maxi or mid calf. I love the shift or sheath silhouette with just a little longer length, to the knee. Further complicated that I am tall (over 5’8”). But at my age I need a dress that goes to the knee!!!
I second and third the previous comments about length. I don’t want a maxi or mid calf. I love the shift or sheath silhouette with just a little longer length, to the knee. Further complicated that I am tall (over 5’8”). But at my age I need a dress that goes to the knee!!!
Bonnie
In days gone by I looked like your models, but that time has looong past…so now I look for dresses/tops that do not mold to one’s body or stretchy fabric, which accentuates the negative. Living in Florida, I find nothing more comfortable and cooler than a light cotton material. Short sleeves rather than long or ¾ is perfect! Still like above the knee length and free flowing is a must!!!
In days gone by I looked like your models, but that time has looong past…so now I look for dresses/tops that do not mold to one’s body or stretchy fabric, which accentuates the negative. Living in Florida, I find nothing more comfortable and cooler than a light cotton material. Short sleeves rather than long or ¾ is perfect! Still like above the knee length and free flowing is a must!!!
Barbara Hauptfuhrer
I agree with the previous comments. I often buy hem facing to lengthen dresses. If not longer dresses, ps leave a lot more hem to lengthen.
I agree with the previous comments. I often buy hem facing to lengthen dresses. If not longer dresses, ps leave a lot more hem to lengthen.
Andrea M
Agree. Love your dresses but few mature women want to wear a SHORT dress.
Agree. Love your dresses but few mature women want to wear a SHORT dress.
Janice Davidson
These dresses are so cute, but they are way too short!
These dresses are so cute, but they are way too short!
Paula Sette
I am a big fan on Anthony’s clothing – great colors, designs and quality. I agree with those who said women want a longer than above the knee length – at we age there is nothing attractive about our knees!
I am a big fan on Anthony’s clothing – great colors, designs and quality. I agree with those who said women want a longer than above the knee length – at we age there is nothing attractive about our knees!
kathy Tracy
LOVE LOVE LOVE your dresses I have way to many but need to be longer than 35 inches …..older women would like just above the knee …….these are way to short to wear without leggings…..
LOVE LOVE LOVE your dresses I have way to many but need to be longer than 35 inches …..older women would like just above the knee …….these are way to short to wear without leggings…..
Lee
I love quite a few of the dress styles butI would prefer that they arrive to the knee or just barely above. All of these shown styles are too short for me now that I have reached 60.
Thanks!
I love quite a few of the dress styles butI would prefer that they arrive to the knee or just barely above. All of these shown styles are too short for me now that I have reached 60.
Thanks!
Josephine
A nice variety of shrugs would also be helpful to cover up our upper arm with all those beautiful sleeveless tops and dresses.
A nice variety of shrugs would also be helpful to cover up our upper arm with all those beautiful sleeveless tops and dresses.
Bonita Miller
Most women my age and older do not like dresses above the knee or sleeveless or clothing that has horizontal lines that makes us look larger. Would like more simple stylish print and or floridian with virtical strips. Please and thank you
Most women my age and older do not like dresses above the knee or sleeveless or clothing that has horizontal lines that makes us look larger. Would like more simple stylish print and or floridian with virtical strips. Please and thank you
Anthony's
Thank you Andrea for reaching out. We will share this with the buying team! We do have several options on the website that are 3/4, Long and Short sleeves. You can see them here: https://www.anthonysfla.com/collections/dresses.
Thank you Andrea for reaching out. We will share this with the buying team! We do have several options on the website that are 3/4, Long and Short sleeves. You can see them here: https://www.anthonysfla.com/collections/dresses.
Andrea Mann
A lot of women over 50 do not have the toned arms and prefer to wear dresses with sleeves. Also dresses that are knee length. I wish you would offer more of those types of dresses.
A lot of women over 50 do not have the toned arms and prefer to wear dresses with sleeves. Also dresses that are knee length. I wish you would offer more of those types of dresses.