Dresses
Jun 28, 2023

If You're Petite, May I Recommend These 21 Amazing Wedding Guest Dresses?

by Harriet Davey

Being 5'4", I'm (nearly) considered as petite when it comes to shopping. With the specialist category created for people 5'3" and shorter, it's ideal if you need items such as jeans and dresses to be not as long as mainline sections. Although I can of course still shop the non-petite sections, often midis can reach into maxi territory, and maxis become a tripping hazard.

If you're perusing dresses online, look at the description for the model's height. This way, you'll be able to see where the hemline lands on them and work out where it would roughly be on your frame.

If you're searching for a particular outfit for, say, a wedding, then you're in luck, as I've already done the hard work for you. I looked at hundreds, and I mean hundreds, of dresses to find the best petite iterations and mainline styles in lengths that'll suit shorter women.

Keep scrolling to see the wedding guest dresses that'll be perfect for petite people from the likes of COS, & Other Stories, Rixo and Taller Marmo.

Reformation Petites Juliette Dress

Petites Juliette Dress

Reformation does some of the best petite occasionwear options, like this beautiful dress.

Warehouse Petite Tie Dye Poplin Empire Line Dress

Petite Tie Dye Poplin Empire Line Dress

We can't believe this is from the high street.

Boden Petite Halterneck Linen Midi Dress

Petite Halterneck Linen Midi Dress

Perfect for a more relaxed wedding in the countryside.

Reformation Petites Veria Silk Dress

Petites Veria Silk Dress

Yes, petite girls can wear maxi dresses, too!

Arket V-Neck Dress

Try this midi dress with silver accessories.

Nobody's Child Petite Olive Green Natalia Midi Dress

Petite Olive Green Natalia Midi Dress

Such a great brand for everyday and occasion dresses.

Reiss Livia Petite Printed Cut Out Back Midi Dress

Livia Petite Printed Cut Out Back Midi Dress

Just wait until you see the beautiful back.

Reformation Petites Casette Silk Dress

Petites Casette Silk Dress

The back, the print, the high neck—pure perfection.

& Other Stories One-Shoulder Satin Midi Dress

& Other Stories

One-Shoulder Satin Midi Dress

For an evening guest, this midi will be a winner.

COS Asymmetric Gathered Midi Dress

Asymmetric Gathered Midi Dress

This much-loved COS dress is perfect for all occasions.

Clea Sophie Floral-Embroidered Linen Midi Dress

Sophie Floral-Embroidered Linen Midi Dress

This one will just end up being more of a maxi than a midi, but that's okay.

Whistles Petite Annabelle Cape Sleeve Dress

Petite Annabelle Cape Sleeve Dress

Just add gold jewels and heeled sandals or platforms.

Retrofête Nalu Fringed Sequinned Mini Dress

Nalu Fringed Sequinned Mini Dress

For a real standout, look no further than sequins.

Free People Violet Mini Dress

Violet Mini Dress

This comes in not one, not two, but 10 other colours!