How To Find Perfect Petite Women’s Dresses

Petite is the word that is used to describe ladies of 5ft 2 and under. Shopping for petite women’s clothing can be particularly difficult not only because they cannot find the right length, therefore bust contours and darts, waists and hips of standard clothes will often fall in the wrong place as well as the length being too long. Many styles of dress can also be unflattering on petites as they make the look shorter and sometimes wider than they actually are.

Shopping in specialised Petite collections is a great way to ensure that your petite dress is completely in proportion with your body. But if you cannot find what you want don’t despair, it is possible to find petite clothes in normal collections if you look for styles like empire line which will fit most heights and can easily be shortened if necessary.

Here are just a few things to look out for when shopping for the perfect petite dress:

Petite Black Shift Dress by Debenhams

Solid colours

Solid colours are flattering on anyone but for petites they are particularly good as they make the body look longer. Anything that interrupts the line of the eye down the body is likely to have the effect of making the body appear shorter. The little black dress is probably the most perfect dress for petites as not only is it classic but when worn with black tights and shoes it elongates and slims the body.

Petite flower jersey dress by Precis Petite at John Lewis

Small scale prints

Large prints and patterns will swamp a petite frame but you can still wear bold bright patterns by choosing  a dress with a smaller scale of pattern. Ditsy florals, polka dots and abstract prints all look great on petite dresses.

Petite colour block dress by Minuet Petite at Debenhams

Stripes, vertical and horizontal lines

Any sort of vertical or horizontal line will elongate and slim the body. Look for stripes and details which run diagonally down the body of a  petite dress.

Petite linen blend floral dress by Marks and Spencers

Fitted

Over sized or baggy clothes don’t usually suit shorter people as they tend to make them look too wide and out of proportion. By choosing fitted or tailored petite dresses, you ensure that your petite frame looks amazing. Even if you are plus sized and petite, fitted dresses will help to keep your look in proportion.

Delicate details

Dresses with delicate details are perfect for petites. Embroidery, beading and other interesting details are all great ways to add interest without being too overpowering.

Petite sleeveless panel dress by Marks and Spencers

Just the right length

The skirt of a petite dress will look best if it is knee or just above. Dresses with ankle length skirts can be over powering and those that finish mid calf will have the effect of making your legs look shorter.

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