Best Petite Spring & Summer Dresses for Every Occasion
Finding the perfect summer dress is hard enough, but it can be like looking for a needle in a haystack when petite. Many dresses leave you drowning in fabric, with too-long sleeves and waists that sit at your hips, but where are the ones made to fit your pint-sized proportions and make you look chic?
Several great dress brands include Petite sizes, with Maggy London and Eliza J being two of my favorites! Now is the perfect time to buy a summer dress. We’re in that sweet spot where there’s still lots of stock, but as it gets warmer, it’s going fast!
Look at these fabulous petite summer dresses that are guaranteed to look fabulous whatever you are doing.
1. Petite Casual Summer Dress For the Weekend
Weekend dressing is easy with this cotton striped dress that gives a relaxed, beachy look. Wear it with a pair of slide sandals for a day of shopping, or unbutton it and wear it open over a swimsuit as a light coverup at the beach swimsuit. Either way, it’s a breezy summer find!
2. For a Bridal Shower
Bridal showers call for light, feminine dresses like this pretty chiffon midi dress that sports a side tie. I love this floral faux wrap dress’s simple elegance and fresh look. It’s perfect for an afternoon wedding shower with the ladies!
3. For a Summer Wedding
Here’s a chic pleated metallic neck cocktail dress that’s an excellent choice for a summer wedding. It’s ideal for when you want to wear black but worry that all-black attire is too formal or too severe. The pastel floral print makes the dress feel lighter, more festive, and more feminine. The pleated cinched waist helps give you a shapely waist!
4. For a Birthday Party or Date Night
With summer comes parties, and you may find an invitation for a milestone birthday (40, 50, 60,+) in your inbox. Whether you’re the guest or the birthday girl, this v-neck button flare midi dress is a lovely choice. Look at how beautifully structured this dress is without being too stiff or stuffy.
The jolly Kelly green really gives this dress a punch!
5. For a Vacation
Beat the heat on your vacation with a light, airy sundress. Whether dining al fresco oceanside or hitting the town to explore, this tropical print maxi dress with the wrap neck feels like summer! Nude sandals keep the focus on the bright print!
6. For a Graduation
Your child’s graduation is important, so mom, you will want to wear something nice. This lively sheath dress with the stunning color block floral print is a beautiful way to dress classic with a modern twist.
7. For an Outdoor Party
When the weather is hot and steamy, wear something cool and refreshing like this breezy tropical print twist-front maxi dress. The print is simple but stunning, and the style is easy for anyone to wear. Get ready for some fun in the sun and wine and cheese on the patio in this dress!
8. For the Office
Amp up your office chic look with this polished, modern sheath dress. This cap-sleeve, square-neck sheath dress is understated and elegant, with a flattering fit. Talk about business-savvy style!
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Thank you for featuring some lovely dresses for petites. Being swallowed up in fabric is no fun. It took me some time to accumulate some versatile petite dresses in my wardrobe. They all fit my lifestyle, aesthetic, and, most importantly, my frame!
Hi Carolyn! So glad you could drop by. Glad you found some dresses that are a good fit. The right fit makes all the difference! Cheers, Deb
Beautiful!