I'm a 5-Foot-1 Fashion Editor, and I’m Buying These 5 Petite Dresses at Amazon

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As the holidays roll around, so does my need for several party outfits. If you’re also a last-minute shopper and petite, like me, you know that search can be challenging. After all, it’s hard enough to be shopping on short notice, but as a petite person, it’s equally difficult to find something ready to wear right out of the box, no alternations are needed. Dresses are generally easier to fit the right fit than pants, and they’re at the core of my shopping strategy.

I’ve found several fall dresses that fit the petite-friendly bill on Amazon. I’ll be adding them to my cart ASAP, and you should, too.

5 Best Petite-Friendly Dresses on Amazon:

• Urban Revivo Oversized Sweater Dress $70

• Anrabess Oversized Sweater Turtleneck $56 (Originally $63)

• Misa Marina Dress $289 (Originally $385)

• Wayf Thinking of You Mini Dress $89

• Self Portrait Women’s Off Shoulder Bow Dress $385

Urban Revivo Oversized Sweater Dress

$42 at Amazon

Obviously, a mini hemline is a fail-safe way to ensure a decent length, and in this case, the shorter, the better. Given the roomy fit, I would wear these with strappy silver heels over ecru-colored tights. The cream color would be just as flattering as the light color would elongate my frame, especially if I went bare-legged with black strappy sandals.

Anrabess Oversized Sweater Turtleneck

$56 at Amazon

This minidress gives me a “Carrie Bradshaw on ice skates” vibe. To raise the hemline a bit further, I would belt it as she did and pull the look together with earth-tone knee-high boots.

Misa Marina Dress

$289 at Amazon

Midi dresses can be tricky for petites, and I always consider whether I will like the style with an ankle-length hemline. The bodycon silhouette and slit make this a great option for a shorter frame; it will hug my curves and still offer some movement, which is often essential to petites when it comes to long dresses.

Wayf Thinking of You Mini Dress

$89 at Amazon

With its hourglass silhouette, this Wayf minidress will do well at showing off key features: the decolletée and the smallest part of the waist. Sheer black tights and sparkly platforms are a must to round out this look.

Self Portrait Women’s Off Shoulder Bow Dress

$385 at Amazon

For something extra fancy, I’d bet on this Self Portrait number and perhaps pair it with black hosiery and patent leather heels. For jewelry, I’d definitely go bold with a crystal choker or earrings.