When you’re under 5’4″, finding the perfect summer dress can prove to be next to impossible. Minidresses become midi dresses, midi dresses become maxi dresses, and maxi dresses stay in the forgotten section of your closet because you haven’t found a tailor you trust. How familiar does this story sound?
However, this summer, this saga doesn’t have to be the same. Petite girls, rejoice—we’ve made it our mission to find the best petite dresses on the market that are sure to become your second skin for the next few months. There are playful maxi dresses that will actually fit your height, midi dresses that will give you the right amount of coverage, and minidresses with statement sleeves and cute details that are anything but short on style. Ahead see why there’s no need to drown in extra fabric any longer.
Just stunning.
The perfect match to any pair of black sandals.
Our obsession with puffy sleeves truly knows no bounds.
This print feels especially right for the season.
A bit of color is always welcome.
Buttons add a nice touch to a simple dress.
Vintage-looking florals will always be in style.
This silhouette is a cool ’90s look but is also so timeless.
The perfect opportunity to show off your most stylish lingerie set or your favorite bikini.
Speaking from personal experience, this dress hits at the perfect length and the print doesn’t overwhelm at all.
Every summer wardrobe needs that one white dress.
The asymmetric straps and leg slit give this classic dress so much character.
We love the asymmetrical buttons on this one.
Strong shoulders are trending hard RN, and this dress would look especially cool with white sneakers.
This is made from linen and cotton, so it doesn’t just look summery.
A midi dress that will not become a maxi dress.
Because these scrunched cami dresses are a huge trend right now.
Exactly what we want to wear when it’s especially hot out.
Sweet and a little ’90s-inspired.
The buttons and smocked waist give this flowy dress a bit of shape.
Well, this is pretty.
Florals in a silhouette that won’t drown you.
Just wait until you see the back.
The style name is summer fling and, I mean, if the shoe fits.
In love with these skinny straps.
This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
