I’m a 5'2" Shopping Editor—This Is the High-Street Brand I Rely on for Spring Chic Dresses

There are, admittedly, a few downsides to being petite, reaching anything on the top shelf and constantly cuffing denim among them. But, being a petite shopping editor means there are perks too. The main ones? Getting to test every new collection to see whether it actually works for shorter frames.

When it comes to Marks & Spencer dresses, though, I didn’t need much convincing. The proof has been there for a while. Between the fact that every dress is available in petite, regular and tall, and the steady stream of chic styles that feel genuinely wearable, it’s a brand that consistently gets it right. Add in the fact that petite influencers such as Monikh Dale have been backing M&S dresses for years, and the case is pretty clear. You no longer need to second guess whether a hem will drag or a silhouette will drown you—just pieces that feel proportioned as they should.

This season, the offering feels particularly strong. Linen dresses with subtle ruching, soft gingham styles and delicate polka dots all feature heavily, easy, throw-on pieces that still feel polished. The new-in section is full of the kind of dresses that work just as well now, layered with a knit or jacket, as they will in the height of summer with sandals and a woven bag.

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