5 common dress lengths, which one looks the best on YOU?

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00:00 Introduction
00:35 Floor Length
03:02 Ankle Length
04:23 Calf Length
06:02 Mini Length
07:55 Knee Length
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  • @Vanessa_S0
    @Vanessa_S010 ай бұрын

    I recently went shopping for dresses and the seller showed me two ankle length pieces that she thought would look great on me. I didn't shy away from trying them on because you taught me about unbroken vertical lines! I'm so in love with this length now. A much needed variation from shorter skirts!

  • @hazelmeldrum5860
    @hazelmeldrum586010 ай бұрын

    Great video and good tips. How about applying these to women who are a bit older and whose waist is disappearing and have a few more lumps and bumps.

  • @heidimeigs5192
    @heidimeigs519210 ай бұрын

    This summer is the first time I have purchased cool dresses for summer, instead of shorts. It’s very hot and humid where I live, and lightweight dresses are much more comfortable in this weather. I’m only 5 ft tall… when I was younger I wouldn’t wear a dress that wasn’t right above knee level. But I’m retired now and am somewhat of a boho/hippie in my everyday casual life. So I wear what I want. I have several linen dresses and a large number of tee-shirt style, cotton blend dresses, both below the knee and at midi length. My dresses are very simple, but the right boho jewelry and interesting shoes make all the difference. It’s amusing to me that being older(66) and being known to be somewhat boho, doesn’t raise an eyebrow in my small, rural town. To each their own.

  • @karenrobbins6656
    @karenrobbins665610 ай бұрын

    I was wondering about this. I’m glad you give examples of each length that makes it more flattering

  • @jojijosette5946
    @jojijosette594610 ай бұрын

    I'm 4'11" and 98 lbs. I wear long skirts and dresses, maxi,floor-length. I look great in them. Cinched and not cinched. It's not about height, it's about proportion. If you're short with a well-proportioned body, you can wear anything... like those super models. Don't let anyone tell you you can't wear something because you're short!

  • @ClarisseRockinThatBow

    @ClarisseRockinThatBow

    10 ай бұрын

    I'm also 4'11", but I'm plus size. When I was in good shape in HS, I weighed between 115-120 lbs. Even when I'm at 140 lbs, I still look good because my muscle mass is much higher than the average woman. When I got down to 105 lbs, I looked like a lollipop (my head was huge compared to my body). Not a good look! I enjoyed your video, though!

  • @tianamarie989

    @tianamarie989

    10 ай бұрын

    I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say it's extraordinarily rare for women to be properly proportioned to look great in everything. While I agree you shouldn't let anyone tell you what you should and shouldn't wear, there is a big difference between the same length dresses and how they are styled/worn.

  • @sham6141

    @sham6141

    10 ай бұрын

    So true!! I too am short but I love long/midi dresses. Look and feel good in them

  • @smollilbean

    @smollilbean

    9 ай бұрын

    I'm 5'2, 51 kgs and have a cup size of 28F. Severely out of proportions :/ that explain how only limited clothes look good on me.

  • @Virginia89

    @Virginia89

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm just short and fat. So nothing ever looks good on me. I've been struggling so hard to lose weight to look and feel good.

  • @rebeccaw9656
    @rebeccaw965610 ай бұрын

    I never thought to tie my belts higher, thank you! I’m also relieved floor or ankle length has been fashionable this year, because I’ve always favoured that length, with a split. Or shirt dresses only buttoned to to my knee or mid-thigh. For those who can’t wear heels, a little bit of Boho style works well with a pretty brown or gold leather sandal and bag for daywear.

  • @yupperzsonson
    @yupperzsonson10 ай бұрын

    Wow, that side-by-side to show that ankle length really does make you taller was awesome. Thank you, Chi!

  • @francinef9884
    @francinef988410 ай бұрын

    I needed this video!! Thanks so much, Chi! Your videos have been the most helpful to me as someone who is 5 feet. Your explanations and tips are the best ❤

  • @kimberlyperrotis8962
    @kimberlyperrotis896210 ай бұрын

    Great tips, as always, Chi. I really like what we called a midi-length in the 70s and 80s, they just covered the kneecap, no longer. These end at the slimmest part of the leg above the ankle and are really flattering on most women. The recent midi length is so much longer, ending at the thickest part of the calf, I think it flatters few, if any, women. I also love above the knee to mid-thigh length and ankle length. I don’t want to bother with tripping over, or holding up, floor-length skirts and dresses. As a petite, many “ankle-length” ones are really floor length on me. I wish more brands made petite lengths, I recently bought an “ankle-length” silk skirt that dragged several inches on the ground in front of me. It cost an extra $50 to have it hemmed!

  • @andreamoscoso8820

    @andreamoscoso8820

    10 ай бұрын

    HI check out Asos petite section although I have to be honest sometimes they are still too long for me. I'm 5'1" and I bought a petite maxi length dress tbh but it was at least 2-3 inches past my feet with like a 1 inch heeled shoe. It is meant to be a little long but that was a bit too long for me. They do have overall good stuff though for our height.

  • @katfrankie6484
    @katfrankie648410 ай бұрын

    Can’t wait to watch! I recently found you and LOVE your content!! Seems like you post often! Go you, amazing!!!! Wishing you all the best!!!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @sophiasirena5226
    @sophiasirena522610 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the info! Im 5'2" and never thought i could pull off the floor length! Going to try it out xo

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad I could help!

  • @RitaDiario
    @RitaDiario10 ай бұрын

    This was such a great video! I’ve been into dresses lately, not liking them as a kid. But every one certainly has a time/ place and for every body type as well! I’m 5’4 as well which some brands don’t see as “petite”, but I do have shorter torso and legs making most of my pants higher rise and longer by nature. 😅

  • @shaesequilibrium3349
    @shaesequilibrium334910 ай бұрын

    Your content is great! I am not petite but your content is still relevant. Keep pushing out great info. 👍🏾

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    10 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @martaescobar7625
    @martaescobar762510 ай бұрын

    Have you done a video on vests, scarves, long jewelry do's & don'ts

  • @dm4859
    @dm485910 ай бұрын

    Can't wait to see your line. Great video. I've always loved cobalt blue, so I was thrilled when you showed the complete dress¡!

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! You can check us out at www.petitedressing.com ❤️

  • @misss7777
    @misss777710 ай бұрын

    Always remember you can get the hem of a dress tailored if it is too long or you want it to be a different lenght. It's quite a simple change and not too expensive but it makes an astonishingly great difference.

  • @llkg9

    @llkg9

    17 сағат бұрын

    Absolutely (as long as the top half is proportioned properly). I took a "petite" dress in for hemming recently, and the before and after pics... wow! Like a different dress! Before: frumpy, stern, and harsh. Old. After: elegant, youthful, and fun. The crazy part... I didn't even realize just how awful it looked originally because at (almost) 5' my expectations for petite clothing are just so low. 🤭

  • @stephanieg2000
    @stephanieg200010 ай бұрын

    You have the cutest dresses in this video! Yay to the dress party!

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    10 ай бұрын

    Aweee thank you so much! ❤️

  • @77andsunny
    @77andsunny10 ай бұрын

    I love dresses but now how I look in them. I’ll try again. Thanks

  • @missg8861
    @missg886110 ай бұрын

    Ankle length is my personal favorite dress length

  • @hotjanuary
    @hotjanuary10 ай бұрын

    Yay! The skits are back! ❤ Love the fun energy in your video. Also, I liked the music at the end. What’s it called?

  • @sonjarivera
    @sonjarivera10 ай бұрын

    I ❤❤❤ your content. I’m a fellow shorty and your tips are spot on for me.

  • @AC-pq1cd
    @AC-pq1cd10 ай бұрын

    Most of what you've shown is sleeveless. What if you have chunky arms? Would the look still work?

  • @UNREDACTEDTRUTH
    @UNREDACTEDTRUTH10 ай бұрын

    LOVE THIS! I've never seen you before but stumbled on this video. At 5'2" I can TOTALLY relate! It's been years of trial & error and you taught me something NEW.. the HACK of tying up the long tshirt dress!! Thank You ! I'll check out your designs!

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! ❤️

  • @UNREDACTEDTRUTH

    @UNREDACTEDTRUTH

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank YOU!

  • @ninan9697
    @ninan96978 ай бұрын

    Great video, thank you ❤

  • @kathleencarlsen6904
    @kathleencarlsen690410 ай бұрын

    Foot issues here, can't wear any heels, so I have to be careful about the length of my dress/skirts. Right around the knee works for me.

  • @babblesp1367

    @babblesp1367

    Ай бұрын

    I have a bad back and have had back surgery. I can’t wear heels at all. I’m only 5’1” and am chunky. Nothing looks right on me.

  • @ethankeukeu
    @ethankeukeu10 ай бұрын

    The blue and coral dress looks great on you! Wish I am 5’2 😢

  • @noeliaruiz3958
    @noeliaruiz39589 ай бұрын

    Great video! Thank you for all your great information.

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! 💖

  • @cindynaismith9630
    @cindynaismith963010 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for this very informative video. I was wondering what brand the maxi black dress is? It’s very pretty but I didn’t see it listed in the description box. Thank you.

  • @lorimccoy5321
    @lorimccoy532110 ай бұрын

    Chi always great advice

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! ❤️

  • @majalis3739
    @majalis37398 ай бұрын

    So happy I found your channel! It’s a fantastic source for not-so-fashion savvy gals

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    8 ай бұрын

    Aweeee thank you so much!! 💖💖

  • @marysia_ml3744
    @marysia_ml374410 ай бұрын

    Thank you Chi 🙂

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    10 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome ❤️❤️

  • @amritagill1680
    @amritagill168010 ай бұрын

    Wow I was looking for a dressing for a wedding. Love your creative videos. I am size 12, 5’1 gal!

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    10 ай бұрын

    Aweee thank you so much! ❤️

  • @sabinamock4799
    @sabinamock479910 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Great information.

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    10 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome! ❤️

  • @christineandrews-lu1zd
    @christineandrews-lu1zd10 ай бұрын

    I'm 4' 10"...and I'll be 72 this year... I prefer knee length and also I'm short wasted bug busted...want to look curvy...how can I accomplish this?

  • @heartandseoul3862
    @heartandseoul386210 ай бұрын

    I am not petite, 5'7", but I really enjoy your videos and have found some really useful tips. And your videos are always so fun. Thanks. 🥰💜

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    10 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome! ❤️

  • @smollilbean

    @smollilbean

    9 ай бұрын

    I'm 5'2 and I WISH I WAS 5'7. YOU'RE SO LUCKY.

  • @nedrahandy5969
    @nedrahandy596910 ай бұрын

    I am 4'11 and I prefer midi and knee length dresses...great video!!!❤

  • @BEABE4242
    @BEABE424210 ай бұрын

    Wow! Chi you looks so pretty in dresses, specially if they are short. By the way , What a nice video. Thanks!,,

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    10 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome! ❤️

  • @TheBohemianStyle
    @TheBohemianStyle10 ай бұрын

    Very informative!

  • @lexiegreene9564
    @lexiegreene956410 ай бұрын

    Love your purple dress color!

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! ❤️

  • @mariloullamanzares4468
    @mariloullamanzares446810 ай бұрын

    Great help for me who’s 4’11 😂. Thanks Chi❤

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    10 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome! ❤️

  • @jasminajevtovic8457
    @jasminajevtovic845710 ай бұрын

    Great examples, but love your personality above all 🙂

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so so much! ❤️❤️

  • @kristymarie6065
    @kristymarie606510 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @justamember24
    @justamember2410 ай бұрын

    Great tips, ill have to give ankle length another try. As a fellow 5'2" apple shaped gal, I've always been hesitant. My ankles are just so teeny compared to my upper body, but I do have fantastic legs and would love to show them off. Madly in love with the blue dress at 8:28. I didn't see it on your site. And what kind of bra do you wear with that? It seems too casual for the battle of the strapless...but then, unless I'm the bride, I'm not sure the strapless is ever worth the battle. 😅

  • @moumitadeb9337
    @moumitadeb933710 ай бұрын

    Excellent video 👍

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much! ❤️

  • @leewhite8355
    @leewhite835510 ай бұрын

    I wear what I like ,love maxi dresses ankle length .perfect for a 5ft 2 and a half inch me.

  • @Bunnidove
    @Bunnidove5 күн бұрын

    I'm not petite in any sense. I am 5'5" and over 200lbs, but I always look drowned in anything longer than knee length! I think it's my vertical line. it's short. I have a short torso so that probably doesn't help. Thankfully my legs are my best feature!

  • @AvocadoesALLDay
    @AvocadoesALLDay2 ай бұрын

    I love that you bring in a petite model with curves!

  • @LauraAmanda8888
    @LauraAmanda888810 ай бұрын

    I adore the blue and red dresses with uneven hemlines so much 💙 sadly I'm 5'11 😭

  • @wendykornfein3337
    @wendykornfein333710 ай бұрын

    Very helpful...

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! ❤️❤️

  • @kellycamp513
    @kellycamp51310 ай бұрын

    I am 5 foot 4 and a half inches slightly over 5' 4" would this still apply?

  • @lseh4720
    @lseh472010 ай бұрын

    I bought that buckle you suggested in another video. It keeps sliding off.

  • @sheabouyarnie5733
    @sheabouyarnie573310 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I always check on your website but the dresses are too pricey

  • @silviakhan1073
    @silviakhan107310 ай бұрын

    Im 5’3 with a good pair of legs, a marathon runner as well. I either like above knee kind of sexy or full length Can be very feminine and elegant. Calf length is for stiff office look. I do not like it on myself at all. Lol!

  • @YanaSLee
    @YanaSLee6 ай бұрын

    What shoes to wear with calf length?

  • @hugsxkissesftw3959
    @hugsxkissesftw395910 ай бұрын

    Yes. It's always short length and I am petite but with lipedema that gives me ugly column legs. 😢

  • @an81angel
    @an81angel8 ай бұрын

    I can't wear dresses that show my knees - I'm a petite person but I've had knee joint issues since I was a teenager. My knees are thick and droopy despite everything else being thin and muscular. I have slender ankles and defined calves but my knees are a no show. I love the short dresses for everything else it flatters but my knees always take center stage in every photo they can be seen.

  • @adrchav8205
    @adrchav820510 ай бұрын

    Hello! You should do consulting work so followers can connect with you and get feedback on outfits or you can make recommendations on clothing we should buy based on our height, weight, and body type. Thank you!

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    9 ай бұрын

    I'll take note on this, thank you! ❤

  • @Mahy4
    @Mahy410 ай бұрын

    Hi Chi, please help! I have a pear shape bottom but with broad shoulders/small bust. What’s my body type? Thanks ❤

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    10 ай бұрын

    Generally, pear body types/shapes can have broad shoulders, a straight waist, or busty. You can be either a pear shape or an hourglass body shape.

  • @Mahy4

    @Mahy4

    10 ай бұрын

    @@PetiteDressing thank you so much Chi!

  • @lovethosebudgies
    @lovethosebudgies9 ай бұрын

    The link for the blue mini-dress takes me to a 404 error page. I've never been able to get on board with any kind of uneven hem or a hem on a blouse being longer in the back. For me it's the stuff nightmares are made of lol.

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    9 ай бұрын

    Hi! You can check more of our dress collection on this link - www.petitedressing.com/en-de/collections/dress . Enjoy! 💖

  • @EvaLoVerde
    @EvaLoVerde10 ай бұрын

    I'm 5'1 and have been told from a young age that I should wear short dresses, now I found out that it's untrue and I'm lovong using long dresses, that fit better in my ultrafeminine aesthetic too

  • @Citiesme
    @Citiesme5 ай бұрын

    I am 155 cm and 56 kgs I find myself looks good in midi and I love midi a lot

  • @fyfan703
    @fyfan70310 ай бұрын

    You're a beautiful lady Chi!!

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! ❤️

  • @lionheart830
    @lionheart83010 ай бұрын

    Some women can't wear heels for medical reasons. What then?

  • @YeshuaKingMessiah

    @YeshuaKingMessiah

    10 ай бұрын

    I can’t even wear anything but Birkenstocks lol Bunions have badly deformed my feet, superwide toe box is needed. No shoes exist like this. So I look ridiculous in dresses except hippie style I wear capris 🤦‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @angelabaker6504
    @angelabaker6504Ай бұрын

    Ime 5foot realy short in the body my struggle is all clothes😮

  • @yourcommentmakesmecomment.3423
    @yourcommentmakesmecomment.342310 ай бұрын

    I'm 4'11 and absolutely love to wear a mini skirt. Anything longer and my body looks overwhelmed. However, at 36 I worry that society judges me for wearing a short skirt 😩

  • @phelinephrenzy2358
    @phelinephrenzy235810 ай бұрын

    With the first blue dress, you asked what difference was. I agree with you, but I'd like to add that the spaghetti straps also lengthen you. Imo.

  • @moimeme5032
    @moimeme503210 ай бұрын

    Mesures en cm please ,,,!,,,

  • @melanysabado2726
    @melanysabado272610 ай бұрын

    my religion only allow us to wear floor length dress and long sleeves, but no see through, no showing too much skin. definitely no showing cleavage. i wish you give us fashion tips on how to wear real modest for people like us. ❤

  • @alphafe1621
    @alphafe162110 ай бұрын

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  • @phildendron4702
    @phildendron470210 ай бұрын

    if thigh is fat/thick…. no to mini

  • @carmenslee6234
    @carmenslee62345 ай бұрын

    Rubbish,floor length looks great on me!

  • @surjeetsingh-gg8ql
    @surjeetsingh-gg8ql2 ай бұрын

    Punch line 😂 " If you're shorter like myself 🌸🤍✨"

  • @lorineely6921
    @lorineely692110 ай бұрын

    You’re the best Chi! I can’t believe petite Hollywood hasn’t snatched you up! 👠👡🥿

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! ❤️

  • @blackmachine8690
    @blackmachine869010 ай бұрын

    WOW you always gorgeous

  • @PetiteDressing

    @PetiteDressing

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @blackmachine8690

    @blackmachine8690

    10 ай бұрын

    @@PetiteDressing you welcome

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