I’m a 5-Foot Shopping Writer, and I Found Petite Dresses on Amazon – ryan

Once spring hits, I’m wearing a dress. Minis, midis, maxis — dresses are all I want to wear once temperatures reach 60 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

In fact, I wear pants so infrequently that whenever I do go out in them, my friends actually look gobsmacked. But here’s the thing: As a short fashion writer whose full height is 4 feet 11 inches and three-quarters, it can be extremely difficult to find dresses that actually fit my petite frame. Luckily, in my search for spring fashion essentials, I landed upon a secret Amazon fashion section that’s packed with dresses just for shorter shoppers.

While scrolling through Amazon’s selection of petite dresses for spring, I was pleased to discover tons of styles that would actually fit my shorter torso, longer legs, and not-quite-5-foot-tall body. I’m talking about mini dresses that are actually above the knees, midi dresses that hit at the calves, and maxi dresses that won’t drag on the floor. Right now, I’m especially drawn to styles with sweet ruffles, bold florals, and pretty puff sleeves, and I found all of the above just waiting to be snapped up.

Fellow petite fashion lovers, are you ready to start your shopping engines? I rounded up the 10 best petite dresses on Amazon for spring from brands like DKNY, Tommy Hilfiger, and Gap, starting at just $31.

Best Petite Spring Dresses on Amazon

• DKNY Puff-Sleeve Dress with Ruffled Hem$56
• Exlura Ruffled Lantern-Sleeve Dress$31 (orig. $39)
• Gap Short-Sleeve Smocked Midi Dress$52
• Floerns Ruffled Square-Neck Maxi Dress with Tied Straps$47
• Jessica Howard Floral Hi-Lo Midi Dress$53 (orig. $138)
• Fisoew Denim Shirtdress$48 (orig. $60)
• Tommy Hilfiger Sussux Chiffon Mini Dress$55
• Zesica Tiered Ruffle Halter Dress$50
• London Times Halter Dress$50 (orig. $118)
• S.L. Fashions Floral High-Low Gown$139

DKNY Puff-Sleeve Dress with Ruffled Hem

After spotting Joanna Gaines in multiple puff-sleeve tops lately, I’m on a mission to add the bold style to my spring closet, stat. This floral midi dress will definitely be in my style rotation, thanks to a V-neckline, fabric belt, and ruffled high-low hemline.

Exlura Ruffled Lantern-Sleeve Dress

I’m still not over Barbie pink, so between this dress’s uber-bright hue and fun lantern sleeves, it’s a complete win in my spring style book. The fit-and-flare style has racked up almost 7,000 five-star ratings from shoppers, with one petite reviewer saying it’s great for “dances, formals, weddings, or even vacation.”

Gap Short-Sleeve Smocked Midi Dress

It can be tough to find midi dresses that are actually midi on shorter frames, so I love that this floral dress comes in petite sizes (XS–XL, to be exact). It’s designed with a square neckline, smocked bodice, and short flutter sleeves, and it’s finished with a split-seam detail at the hem.

Floerns Ruffled Square-Neck Maxi Dress with Tied Straps

I’m always shocked when a maxi dress doesn’t drag on the ground behind me, so I was pleasantly surprised to discover that’s absolutely the case with this tiered style. I own it in purple gingham, and I love the wide tied straps with pom poms and the fact that it hits me right at the ankles. I’ve even worn it for a day at Disneyland and had no issues walking around the amusement park for hours.

Jessica Howard Floral Hi-Lo Midi Dress

I actually gasped aloud when I first laid eyes on this midi dress because it’s just that gorgeous. I love the draped, Grecian-like silhouette with split flutter sleeves and a high-low hem. Not to mention, the pink and purple floral print is absolutely to die for. It comes in petite sizes 4–14.

Fisoew Denim Shirtdress

Even though I very rarely wear jeans, I add at least one denim dress to my closet every spring. This year, I’m opting for this shirtdress, which has a deep V-neckline, straight point collar, elbow-length sleeves, and oversized patch pockets at the chest. “I get compliments everywhere I wear it,” raved one fellow petite shopperadding that it looks great with “tennis shoes or sandals.”

Tommy Hilfiger Sussux Chiffon Mini Dress

From the Reese Witherspoon-approved puff sleeves to the delicate Swiss dot embroidery, this spring dress is sweet and feminine. The petite mini dress is designed with a V-neckline and fabric belt, and it comes in sizes 0–14.

Zesica Tiered Ruffle Halter Dress

Tiers of pleated ruffles lend this halter-style mini dress an elegant, sophisticated look. A 5-foot-2 shopper called it the “perfect dress for any occasion,” while other petite reviewers said it’s the “perfect length” that “falls at (the) top of the knee(s).”

London Times Halter Dress

If you glance inside my closet, you’ll notice multiple polka-dot tops, jumpsuits, and dresses — but I’m always on the lookout for one more. I love this petite midi dress, which has a blousy halter neckline, flared skirt with a belt, and peekaboo opening at the back.

S.L. Fashions Floral High-Low Gown

If you’re on the lookout for a petite-friendly dress for a formal spring wedding, let me point you in the direction of this stunning gown. It’s designed with a sleeveless V-neck jersey top and floral-printed satin Mikado skirt, and it’s finished with a high-low hem that hits right at the ankles on most people. It comes in 13 colors and petite sizes 4–16.