Petite Formal Dresses
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Petite formal dresses are the perfect way to compliment a small frame. There are many beautiful dress designs to choose from, and most designers make them in sizes especially for petites. Young women who are short in stature no longer have to buy dresses and invest in alterations- you can now buy great petite dresses right off the rack!
Where to Find Petite Formal Dresses
Shopping for beautiful formal dresses has never been easier. A trip to your local formalwear shop is one way to find the formal dress of your dreams. If shopping for dresses and trying them on in a store isn’t for you, the Internet also has many dress shops that sell fun, flirty and elegant petite formal dresses for any occasion.
A few online stores that also sell their lines of dresses in your local formal wear shop include the following:
Get the Perfect Fit
The best way to get a perfect fit for your formal dress is through measuring by a professional. This can be an alterations expert, sales person at your favorite formalwear store, or a tailor. The right measurements are important to getting the right fit. Dresses that don’t fit correctly will make you feel uncomfortable at your big event. Order the right size dress and you’ll feel more confident while you are wearing it.
During your measurements for your petite formal dress, be sure to bring with you the shoes you will be wearing for your formal, unless you will be wearing a short dress. The height of your shoe heel will determine the floor length of a long gown.
Accentuate your Assets
Petite women should show off their bodies to their best advantage and not draw attention to their height. The dress you choose should lengthen your torso. Gowns that are one color are good choices, as are those that don’t have too many layers. Dresses with belts of a different color or empire waistlines can make you look shorter unless you have a long waistline.
Dress styles to avoid include the following:
- A large or horizontal pattern on the material
- Dresses with too many gathers around the waist
- Drop-waist styles
- Dresses that show off too much leg and bust at the same time
- Dresses with belts
Petite Lingerie
No formal dress is complete unless you have the right lingerie to wear with it. Sometimes it is difficult to find the right sized lingerie, especially specialty undergarments for prom or ball gowns. The following merchants sell what you need to make you look and feel your best:
Icing on the Cake
No formal dress is complete without a little bling. If you’ve streamlined your look, now is the time to add a little sparkle to your petite formal. Choose sparkly studs, small dangle earrings or diminutive hoops for your ears. A matching elegant necklace should grace your neckline if you’ve gone strapless. A few beautiful rings or a simple yet elegant bracelet can finish off your look. Remember though, less is more. If you have on too much jewelry, it will take attention off you and your beautiful formal gown. Choose two or three pieces of jewelry for a stunning look.
Tiaras are one piece of jewelry that has a place and time. It isn’t something you would normally wear at any formal occasion, just the very special ones. Formal occasions that a tiara would be appropriate for include a prom, formal high school dance or a debutante party.
Conclusion
Wearing petite dresses to a formal occasion doesn’t have to cause stress on your part. Designers have finally gotten a clue and have designed proportional formalwear for petites, no matter what their dress size is. Whether you shop online or in a local formalwear store, you’re sure to find the dress that will impress everyone at your special event!
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