
Fancy occasions call for fancy dresses. These petite formal dresses are elegant and beautiful (and perfect for your next dance, wedding, or ball). Petite evening gowns are tailored to fit your short height, making you feel comfortable and look stylish. Whether you want something black and skinny or sparkly and eye-catching, shop for petite formal gowns below.
Stores & Brands with Petite Formal Dresses
ASOS – ASOS has many formal gowns and dresses in petite sizes that are perfect for weddings, proms, and fancy events.
Adrianna Papell – Formalwear designer Adrianna Papell offers petite lengths for many of her evening gowns and dresses. You can also complete a fit profile to filter dresses by your body type, size, and more.
Nordstrom – Nordstrom has a curated collection of petite gowns. Their non-petite selection is huge though, so if you’re okay with some alterations, browse those gowns as well.
Macys – Department stores can be hit-or-miss with formalwear, but Macy’s has some great options for petite formal dresses.
David’s Bridal – David’s Bridal carries much more than wedding gowns — their selection of formal dresses can be worn to weddings, showers, galas, and more. There’s no need for alterations with their petite sizes.
Bloomingdales – Bloomingdales carries petite evening gowns from brands like Aqua, Herve Leger, Adrianna Papell, and more.
Dillard’s – Dillard’s carries a nice selection of mother of the bride gowns and dresses for black tie weddings from brands like Adrianna Papell, Jessica Howard, and more.
Amazon – Amazon carries some surprisingly high-quality and gorgeous formal dresses and gowns from brands like Alex Evenings, J Kara, and Adrianna Papell.