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Maxi Dresses for short people

  • 28-07-2010 4:35pm
    #1
    Dark Phoenix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭


    I have a wedding to go to soon its in the evening and black tie so I need a long dress (well given that its black tie I figured I do?).

    saw some fab maxi dressed on www.dresses.ie but they would be too long for me as they were too long on a friend who ordered one and she is a bit taller than me.
    Im 5' 2" - anyone know of any shops with shorter ones or even a petite section? I am wary of buying one online as I need to try it on for length

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Asphyxia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,740 ✭✭✭Asphyxia


    Hey Littlewoodsireland.ie have an amazing collection of Petite (under 5"3) sizes in Maxi dresses... it's also free delivary :D

    Here's a few I love...

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    This one is from South. 34.00

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    This one is from Love Label and is 37.00

    They have loads more on the site so I would recommend you checking them out. Goodluck.


  • #3
    Chuchoter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,305 ✭✭✭Chuchoter


    What I did was get the normal size, but slightly cropped style (they stop like 3-4 inches above the ankle). I'm 5"0 and it worked perfect :)


  • #4
    Dark Phoenix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭Dark Phoenix


    thanks a mil guys I will definately have a look!


  • #5
    pinkypinky
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 6,709 Mod ✭✭✭✭pinkypinky


    If you go to the dept stores (Arnotts, Clerys and Debenhams) they all have petite sections. I had a similar issue with wanting to buy a long coat last winter and I got a great one in Clerys, even if I was the youngest person on that floor by about 30 years!

    Genealogy Forum Mod



  • #6
    FBee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45 ✭FBee


    If you are buying online then try and buy one that is calf length on the model and that way, on a petite woman like yourself it should fall below ankle length/to the top of the foot which would be the ideal length for a petite woman.
    To help elongate your body then get a structured dress and opt for a V neckline, you should also stay away from prints and aim to go for a solid colour, or if you would rather a print then try and get one with small print.

    Also keep in mind if you will be wearing heels on the day and how these will effect your height.


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  • #7
    Dotcomdolly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭Dotcomdolly


    Wallis have some too
    http://www.wallis.co.uk/en/wluk/category/petite-265975/petite-maxi-dresses-1814119
    20% off till sunday


  • #8
    Ciara GaGa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 137 ✭✭Ciara GaGa


    Try boohoo.com, they have a brilliant selection of maxis, and I know that Topshop have a great petite section :)


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