I’ve handpicked my favorites.
There’s a particular frustration in seeing a beautiful dress, picking it up, and realizing it’s way longer than your entire body. Luckily, as a 5'2" shopping editor, I’ve mastered how to find the best petite dresses.
It starts with knowing which brands and silhouettes are designed to fit someone your size. My best recommendation? Have your exact measurements in your notes app.
That way, when you’re shopping online, you can compare yours with the posted measurements for a definitive idea . Pay extra attention to adjustability features that make it easy to tweak the fit, such as adjustable straps and cinchable waists, and look for vertical stripes or pleated bottoms for a more elongated look.
To help you find some dresses for summer and early fall, I handpicked everything from wedding-ready maxis to cute budget-friendlyWhenever I ask my friends for petite wedding guest dress recommendations, a lot of them say they don’t have any because they have to get everything tailored.
“Every dress I’ve worn to weddings, I’ve had to get the bottom hemmed,” said one. Mostor gowns are extremely long on petite frames, and you definitely don’t want to trip over them with super-high heels. Fortunately brands like J.Crew and Abercrombie & Fitch are getting with the program and offering a variety of sizes in petite, tall, long torso, and classic. I always recommend knowing your proportions and finding a fit that you know consistently works for you.
A-lineand dresses work great here, like the ASTR The Label pick below that I actually recently wore to a wedding. It’s all about the hem when it comes to maxidresses for short girls. Look for A-line, pleated, or asymmetrical options.to the office, a dress is always a nice option, especially in a heat wave. I’ve been loving theIf you’re trying to make a statement when you travel, these petite dresses are as functional as they are stylish.
When I’m out of the office, I love throwing on something beachy and colorful, and I often reach for shorter hemlines—it’s still summer, after all! The linen and silk options are breathable for a hot European summer in particular. : A timeless, leg-elongating combination? Knee-high boots and a mini dress.
For the fall add a pair of cowboy boots with a fringed jacket and you're good to go. IMO, midi-dresses are the most versatile pieces in your closet. In the summer you can pair them with strappy heels or thong sandals, and in the fall you can swap in knee-high boots and a denim jacket.
Take a look at some of the options below: A versatile white dress is a blank canvas, and Amazon can be an overwhelming place to shop for clothing, but take it from us, these picks are highly rated by customers and editors who have worn them. My favorite trick on the site is to keep an eye out for the material, customer reviews, and trusted storefronts.
Plus, if you’re on a budget from too many RSVPs,, and Commerce Editor for Digital Trends, she updates readers on the best products, deals, and services to shop on the internet. She's spent over seven years writing content on lifestyle, tech, and entertainment. She's the ...
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