The Best Cocktail Dresses If You're Under 5'3"
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Another design trick to look out for is the side split. It elongates the silhouette and eliminates any potential bagginess.
Again, this unusual drape of the dress will hug all of the right points of the body.
Note how the draping of the dress works upwards, which is perfect to elongate you when you're shorter.
Don't shy away from the length of this midi dress. Dresses that actually hit right above the ankles paired with the right shoe can be magic.
Opt for a voluminous top that does all the work for the rest of the silhouette.
If you're looking for a longer silhouette, formfitting, body-hugging dresses are the way to go.
Necklines are also a great guide when shopping for a dress. Look for necklines that both expose and accentuate your collarbones.
Something about the simple beaded bodice just feels so right.
The ruching at the waist that creates a silhouette proves to be very flattering.
I love the ruching in this one. When you're short, it's really all about playing with these understated design elements.
I love this soft, pretty look with intricate seam detailing.
Here at Who What Wear, we love a good blazer, so when it doubles as a dress, we're here for it.
This high-low dress checks all of the boxes.
This was published at an earlier date and has since then been updated.
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