Maxi dresses are an easy way to create a polished outfit with minimal effort. Their long, flowing silhouettes work for everything from casual summer days and vacations to weddings, dinners, and other special occasions. For petite women, finding the right maxi dress is less about avoiding long dresses and more about finding one with proportions that work for your height.
A regular-size maxi dress may have a bodice that’s too long, a waist that falls below your natural waist, straps that need adjusting, or a hem that extends several inches past your feet. These details can change the entire silhouette of the dress and may leave you reaching for a tailor before you can wear it. Petite maxi dresses are designed with shorter proportions in mind, making it easier to get the intended fit without excessive alterations.
There are plenty of petite maxi dresses to choose from, including casual cotton and jersey styles, flowy bohemian dresses, fitted silhouettes, wrap dresses, tiered styles, floral prints, and dressier options for weddings and special occasions. You can also find petite maxi dresses in a variety of lengths, from ankle-grazing styles to floor-length gowns.
Stores & Brands with Petite Maxi Dresses
- Loft – Loft is known for their dress selections, including their petite-length maxis which hit at the perfect spot.
- J Crew – J Crew’s petite maxi dresses are impeccably designed and made with fun, punchy patterns perfect for spring and summer.
- J Crew Factory – For a more budget-friendly option than J Crew, J Crew Factory carries similar maxi dress styles.
- ASOS – ASOS’ selection of petite maxi dresses range from casual sundresses to more formal options for a wedding.
- Old Navy – Almost all of Old Navy’s dress designs are available in a petite option. The awesome price point can be beat, either!
- boohoo – Boohoo carries a ton of petite maxis in just about every color and pattern, all for $50 and under.
- Nordstrom – Nordstrom has a nice selection of maxi dresses, many of which come in petite size offerings.
- Macys – Macy’s carries both dressy and casual maxi dress options in petite lengths.
- Express – Express has quite a few petite length options for dresses, including maxis.
- Ann Taylor – From summer to spring, Ann Taylor has a petite maxi dress for the season.
- Anthropologie – If your style is more bohemian or romantic, you’ll love the petite maxi dress options that Anthropologie offers.
- Amazon – Amazon allows you to filter women’s dresses by size, so you can see only the petite options.
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