Jun 29, 2018

Petite Girls, Rejoice—You'll Be Wearing These Dresses All Summer

by Bianca Nieves

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.

Enchanted Best Petite Summer Floral Dresses

Yumi Enchanted Floral Dress ($218)

Florals in a silhouette that won't drown you.

Available in sizes XXS to XL.

Best Petite mini casual skater summer dresses

ASOS Design Petite Button Through Mini Casual Skater Dress ($45)

Buttons add a nice touch to a simple dress.

Available in sizes 00 to 12.

Best Red Petite Summer Dresses

Petite Studio Carly Dress ($159)

A bit of color is always welcome.

Available in sizes XXs to L.

Best Petites Summer Persimmon Dresses

Reformation Petites Persimmon Dress ($198)

The buttons give this dress an adjustable slit height.

Available in sizes 0P to 12P.

Best Gingham Petite Summer Dresses f

Shoshanna Bowed Gingham Dress ($398)

A midi dress that will not become a maxi dress.

Available in sizes 0 to 12.

Best Petite mesh Summer Dresses

Eloquii Mesh Detail Scallop Dress ~~( $111)~~ $47

We never say no to a LBD and neither should you.

Available in sizes 14 to 28.

Best Petite Midi Summer Dresses

Topshop Petite Ditsy Cut-Out Midi Dress ($95)

Cutout details are perfect if you don't want to show too much skin.

Available in sizes 0 to 12.

Best One-Shoulder Petite Summer Dresses

Lane Bryant One-Shoulder Ruffle Maxi Dress ~~( $)~~ $90

How gorgeous is this dress color?

Available in sizes 10P to 28P.

Best Petite Reid Summer Dresses

Reformation Petites Reid Dress ($198)

We're all about small lace-up details.

Available in sizes 0P to 12P.

Petite Studio Poppy Dress ($139)

A lighter take on a classic plaid print.

Available in sizes XXS to L.

best V-neck petite summer dresses

Lane Bryant Crochet Sleeve V-Neck Maxi Dress ($70)

This print feels especially right for the season.

Available in sizes 10P to 28P.

Best Petite Summer Wrap Dresses

Lost Ink Petite Wrap Dress in Broderie With Lace Trim ~~( $67)~~ $34

Can you say "statement sleeves"?

Available in sizes 0 to 10.

Best Petite Stripe Midi Summer Dresses

Topshop Petite Seersucker Stripe Midi Dress ($80)

We're fans of ruched anything.

Available in sizes 0 to 12.

Best Striped Petite Summer Dresses

Boohoo Petite Hayley Crepe Stripe Wrap Midi Dress ($40)

Nothing's better than an easygoing wrap dress.

Available in sizes 0 to 10.

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