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The 18 Best Maxi Dresses For Petites
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by Caroline Goldstein
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As someone who is 5 foot 1 on a good day, I’m familiar with how difficult it can be to find dresses that don’t absolutely pool underneath you. And maxi dresses — whose very raison d’être is extreme length — seemed to me like an unattainable dream. Until I found some workarounds that allowed me to wear the style confidently. Here’s one for you: Consider the best maxi dresses for petites featured ahead. They’re all suitable for people under 5 foot 4 thanks to their just-right lengths and silhouettes that work on shorter frames — and, believe it or not, they’re all available on Amazon. That’s a real advantage when you’re shopping a bit experimentally, since most Amazon sellers offer free returns within 30 days of receiving your package.
There are some notes to keep in mind when you’re shopping for petite-worthy maxi dresses, as well. If you have a smaller frame in addition to being under 5 foot 4, seek out brands that carry very small sizes, like 00s, or tend to run small. Regardless of your size, features like side slits, cinched waists or tie belts, and sleeker, less voluminous shapes tend not to overwhelm shorter heights. Of course, it never hurts to choose a style that your tailor (whom I’d imagine you know well) can hem easily.
Easier still? Read on to shop 18 of the best maxi dresses for petites — and for every kind of personal style — all conveniently available on Amazon Fashion.