Choosing Women’s Dresses If You’re Petite
If you’re small framed, dresses are a perfect solution – they create the illusion of height and they are extremely easy to wear. The problem is that the waistline on most women’s dresses is fixed and many manufacturers and designers cut all their dresses – including their petites – for women who are 5’6” or more. When buying dresses, therefore, you should spend some time trying on many different brands to see who actually scales their dresses to size so that they are proportional. This can save you money on alternations, although you may still need to adjust a hem here or there.
Another thing you will want to realize if you are petite is that lots of fabric can overwhelm your frame. Look for formal dresses and casual dresses that are simple and classic, without too much froufrou. Not only will you look better in these styles, but your clothes budget will go longer since these dresses won’t go out of style right away.
When choosing dresses, look carefully at the details. Look for cuffed sleeves, nice fabrics, and even stitches. Good quality ensures that you don’t end up looking too young or too cheap. You don’t have to pay a fortune to look great, but do choose quality (which comes in all price ranges) rather than shoddy workmanship. If you’re not sure what constitutes quality, visit a larger department store and try on several high-end women’s dresses there. Can you tell the difference? Look for similar details in lower-end clothes.