5 common dress lengths, which one looks the best on YOU?
Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль
Want to take the guesswork out of finding petite clothes that ACTUALLY fit and flatter you?
👉🏻 Check out my clothing line for beautiful styles TRULY designed to elongate and flatter a petite frame
Shop here while we're still in stock: www.petitedressing.com/collec...
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Floor Length
03:02 Ankle Length
04:23 Calf Length
06:02 Mini Length
07:55 Knee Length
Wearing in this video from Petite Dressing
Off the shoulder midi dress (sage)
bit.ly/472fn1s
Off the shoulder midi dress with ruffled uneven hem (royal blue)
bit.ly/471i43t
Halter neck maxi dress
bit.ly/3OoA7Jz
Ruffle detail dress midi dress (off white)
bit.ly/3NBp7rV
A-line Midi Dress (red)
bit.ly/3DqUYG4
Off the Shoulder Dress (black)
bit.ly/3Dr6qkW
Crochet Lace Midi Dress (kelly green)
bit.ly/3Q39L16
Dolman Sleeve Mini Dress (blue)
bit.ly/3K56Lxy
Green ankle-length evening dress
bit.ly/3q3BpQX
T-shirt maxi dress
bit.ly/3O4M7i5
One shoulder evening dress with slit
bit.ly/3NVKXoU
Casual navy maxi dress (waist cinching)
bit.ly/3q4HSLl
Join my Patreon family for exclusive bonus videos every month, early access, and commercial-free videos (and much more)!
/ petitedressing
Join the Petite Dressing community on FB:
/ petitedressing
Follow me on Instagram for daily styling tips:
/ petitedressing_official
Follow me on liketoknowit to shop all my outfits:
www.liketoknow.it/petitedressing
My book "The Petite Style Bible"
www.petitedressing.com/produc...
Пікірлер: 113
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!
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.
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.
I was wondering about this. I’m glad you give examples of each length that makes it more flattering
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
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
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
10 ай бұрын
So true!! I too am short but I love long/midi dresses. Look and feel good in them
@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
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.
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.
Wow, that side-by-side to show that ankle length really does make you taller was awesome. Thank you, Chi!
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 ❤
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
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.
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!!!❤❤❤❤❤
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
10 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
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. 😅
Your content is great! I am not petite but your content is still relevant. Keep pushing out great info. 👍🏾
@PetiteDressing
10 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
Have you done a video on vests, scarves, long jewelry do's & don'ts
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
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! You can check us out at www.petitedressing.com ❤️
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
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. 🤭
You have the cutest dresses in this video! Yay to the dress party!
@PetiteDressing
10 ай бұрын
Aweee thank you so much! ❤️
I love dresses but now how I look in them. I’ll try again. Thanks
Ankle length is my personal favorite dress length
Yay! The skits are back! ❤ Love the fun energy in your video. Also, I liked the music at the end. What’s it called?
I ❤❤❤ your content. I’m a fellow shorty and your tips are spot on for me.
Most of what you've shown is sleeveless. What if you have chunky arms? Would the look still work?
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
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤️
@UNREDACTEDTRUTH
10 ай бұрын
Thank YOU!
Great video, thank you ❤
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
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.
The blue and coral dress looks great on you! Wish I am 5’2 😢
Great video! Thank you for all your great information.
@PetiteDressing
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 💖
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.
Chi always great advice
@PetiteDressing
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤️
So happy I found your channel! It’s a fantastic source for not-so-fashion savvy gals
@PetiteDressing
8 ай бұрын
Aweeee thank you so much!! 💖💖
Thank you Chi 🙂
@PetiteDressing
10 ай бұрын
You’re welcome ❤️❤️
Wow I was looking for a dressing for a wedding. Love your creative videos. I am size 12, 5’1 gal!
@PetiteDressing
10 ай бұрын
Aweee thank you so much! ❤️
Thank you. Great information.
@PetiteDressing
10 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! ❤️
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?
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
10 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! ❤️
@smollilbean
9 ай бұрын
I'm 5'2 and I WISH I WAS 5'7. YOU'RE SO LUCKY.
I am 4'11 and I prefer midi and knee length dresses...great video!!!❤
Wow! Chi you looks so pretty in dresses, specially if they are short. By the way , What a nice video. Thanks!,,
@PetiteDressing
10 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! ❤️
Very informative!
Love your purple dress color!
@PetiteDressing
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤️
Great help for me who’s 4’11 😂. Thanks Chi❤
@PetiteDressing
10 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! ❤️
Great examples, but love your personality above all 🙂
@PetiteDressing
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so so much! ❤️❤️
Thank you so much
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. 😅
Excellent video 👍
@PetiteDressing
10 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! ❤️
I wear what I like ,love maxi dresses ankle length .perfect for a 5ft 2 and a half inch me.
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!
I love that you bring in a petite model with curves!
I adore the blue and red dresses with uneven hemlines so much 💙 sadly I'm 5'11 😭
Very helpful...
@PetiteDressing
10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! ❤️❤️
I am 5 foot 4 and a half inches slightly over 5' 4" would this still apply?
I bought that buckle you suggested in another video. It keeps sliding off.
Thanks for the video. I always check on your website but the dresses are too pricey
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!
What shoes to wear with calf length?
Yes. It's always short length and I am petite but with lipedema that gives me ugly column legs. 😢
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.
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
9 ай бұрын
I'll take note on this, thank you! ❤
Hi Chi, please help! I have a pear shape bottom but with broad shoulders/small bust. What’s my body type? Thanks ❤
@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
10 ай бұрын
@@PetiteDressing thank you so much Chi!
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
9 ай бұрын
Hi! You can check more of our dress collection on this link - www.petitedressing.com/en-de/collections/dress . Enjoy! 💖
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
I am 155 cm and 56 kgs I find myself looks good in midi and I love midi a lot
You're a beautiful lady Chi!!
@PetiteDressing
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤️
Some women can't wear heels for medical reasons. What then?
@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 🤦♀️🤷🏼♀️
Ime 5foot realy short in the body my struggle is all clothes😮
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 😩
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.
Mesures en cm please ,,,!,,,
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. ❤
🙏🙏🙏🙏😍🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💖💖💖💖💜💜💜💜💜🌟🌟🌟🌟✨✨✨✨🫶🫶🫶🫶💐🌹🌺🌻👍
if thigh is fat/thick…. no to mini
Rubbish,floor length looks great on me!
Punch line 😂 " If you're shorter like myself 🌸🤍✨"
You’re the best Chi! I can’t believe petite Hollywood hasn’t snatched you up! 👠👡🥿
@PetiteDressing
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤️
WOW you always gorgeous
@PetiteDressing
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much
@blackmachine8690
10 ай бұрын
@@PetiteDressing you welcome