I absolutely adore a midi dress for summer and find myself reaching for them so much more than minis or maxis – they’re so much more comfortable to wear, easy to style up or down and are so elegantly timeless. I always get so many messages about how to style a midi being a petite girl and there’s always a few key details I look for in my midis.
Firstly, ensure that it has a tie or elasticated waist – it’s so important to be able to show off your figure under the dress and emphasise the silhouette of a small waist, which is why I always find that midis with a cinched in waist are the most flattering for us petite ladies. I also love midis that have detail around the shoulders – whether that’s a puff sleeve, a shoulder pad or a detailed collar. Having these features always draws the eyes upwards and gives the illusion of a taller frame.
Lastly, I always find that a midi that has more detailing in the skirt is so flattering on us shorter girls, it helps to ensure you’re not overwhelmed in block fabric and creates a more elongated, streamlined silhouette.
As you can see, this beauty ticks all those boxes for me and styled with some little strappy sandals completes the elegant, elongated look for yet another perfect midi dress for summer.
