Anonymous wrote:My mom is similar down to short and Talbots lover. I'd suggest these:

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/hobbs-london-hatty-foliage-print-dress?ID=4248902

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/hobbs-london-jaymie-ponte-knit-dress?ID=4248978

OP said no navy or black

My mom is similar down to short and Talbots lover. I'd suggest these:

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/hobbs-london-hatty-foliage-print-dress?ID=4248902

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/hobbs-london-jaymie-ponte-knit-dress?ID=4248978

Anonymous wrote:Many older women want to cover their upper arms (not saying they should have to)

A simple cardigan would work! My MIL could definitely carry off sleeveless at 70.

Here are some other ideas:

https://www.halsbrook.com/shop/dresses/long-sleeved/bianca-fuchsia-ponte-knit-dress-105262.htm

https://www.halsbrook.com/catalog/product/97267

https://www.halsbrook.com/shop/dresses/long-sleeved/colette-blue-green-floral-midi-dress-107540.htm

https://www.halsbrook.com/shop/dresses/cocktail/aurora-peach-floral-dress-100480.htm

Since you liked the Ann Taylor ones I posted some more ideas

https://www.anntaylor.com/floral-mock-neck-midi-dress/597515?skuId=33578446&defaultColor=8985&catid=cata000012&selectedColor=8985

https://www.anntaylor.com/swirly-spot-flounce-sheath-dress/592927?skuId=33561578&defaultColor=4925&catid=cata000012&selectedColor=4925

https://www.anntaylor.com/petite-abstract-spots-smocked-neck-maxi-dress/592163?selectedColor=1184