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It's time to break up with your tailor because our collection of petite dresses gets the proportions right every single time. From straps that stay put to hemlines that hit where they're supposed to, you'll never have to compromise on fit to get the style you deserve. Jump right in with petite maxi dresses that won't trip you up. Drapes, pleats and tulle bring the drama for those big events in the diary, from weddings to proms and parties. ASOS Petite brings the current season's direction to your style edit, from frills and pleats to belted waistlines, and Chi Chi London Petite and Little Mistress Petite have occasionwear sorted.
The panelists paid special attention to the dresses’ overall quality, style, fit, and comfort. They also noted how they’d wear each dress and which ones, if any, they’d purchase for themselves. I also had a panel of four people with different body types wear our dress contenders to help determine which styles have the best shot at becoming staple pieces in your closet.
An LBD that hugs you in all the right places: Universal Standard Rita Ribbed Sweater Dress With Pockets
It’s made of 100% Mongolian cashmere, which should only get softer the longer you own the dress. The Naadam’s knit is also tight and durable, so it’s less likely than looser knits to snag or stretch out with wear. This velvety, 100% silk number is the nicest, most luxurious silk dress we found. It’s made with thick fabric, and the French seams ensure the hem won’t fray over time. And the cuffed sleeves feature two buttons that allow the wearer to adjust the size to their wrist.
The neckline on the COS Sleeveless Cowl Neck Dress was uncomfortably high, and the dress’ overall fit wasn’t flattering. Our testers said this little black dress reminded them of a bathrobe. Then I selected the 14 contenders that ranked the highest to send to a panel. I enlisted three additional testers who typically wear a women’s 2/S, a 12/L, and a 14/XL.
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This simple black dress is perfect for nailing that presentation or job interview. It’s plain enough to personalize with accessories, but the details make it special enough to stand on its own. This buttery silk shirtdress is one of the most versatile styles we found—the casual cut reads low-key, but the luxurious material means it can also easily be dressed up. The slim fit looks best on people with straight figures; it’s not great for those with ample hips. PetiteFashionAdvice is a fashion forum for petite (5'4" and under) individuals.
I asked Brett A. Jamison, a Bloomingdale’s stylist, and Arielle Siboni, Bloomingdale’s ready-to-wear fashion director, about how to find a great dress in your price range. The A-line silhouette and midi length were flattering on our testers who wore sizes 2, 8, and 12. And the stretchy, gathered waist and flowy skirt make this dress forgiving for anyone who wants to hide their tummy.
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I also compared our 14 finalists against the US Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs’s List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor database. None of the finalists were made in the countries that appear on the DOL’s list (however, since half of our finalists are made of synthetic materials, they’re not applicable to that list). And we couldn’t independently confirm where most of these brands source their fabrics because they either don’t publicize that information or gave us vague responses when asked. One of our picks, Universal Standard Rita Ribbed Sweater Dress With Pockets, has been discontinued. We plan to research alternative dresses for our next round of testing in the upcoming year.
This dress ran slightly large for some testers—if you’re between sizes, we suggest sizing down. One tester with a straighter figure found the Résumé to be a bit too big everywhere. Our panelists with larger hips liked how forgiving the dress was in the waist and hips, but they found the bust a tad too large .
From day-to-night and everything else in-between, it’s always handy to have a black dress or two up your sleeve. Thanks to their versatile colour, a black dress can be worn anywhere and everywhere. You’ll ace that presentation in black pencil dresses, while a black mini dress is guaranteed to stand out on the dancefloor. The fashion industry is still playing catchup with offering extended dress sizes or even dress lines that cater to curvy people. Meanwhile, the designers we considered that specialize in plus-size options offered dresses only in bright colors or patterns during our testing window. We hope to offer more little black dress picks for plus-size people, as well as more spring and summer options, when we update this guide.
Most other dresses we tested come in just about a dozen sizes, usually ranging from 00 to 12 or 0 to 14. This thick ribbed dress is comfy and great at smoothing out any lumps, while accentuating your favorite body parts. Universal Standard uses a unique sizing scale so check the measurements carefully. The stitching quality was subpar on the B Collection by Bobeau Mathilde Smocked Flutter-Sleeve Dress, and the fit wasn’t true to size. The fit of the ASOS Design Tiered Smock Dress wasn’t true to size, and it reminded us of maternity wear.
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