As a petite fashion person, I find two areas particularly challenging to shop for: pants and dresses. I’m very petite with a short torso and short legs, standing at 5’0”. As wedding season approaches with spring, I’m preparing my outfits for upcoming weddings as a guest. There are a few go-to styles that I always turn to because they are petite friendly. Trust me, these types of dresses are easier to find than you think.
I’ve compiled six different reliable fits that I turn to, from strapless dresses to slip dresses. These styles fall at the perfect length on my body type, so I thought I would share for my other petite fashion lovers out there. Feel confident in your wedding guest outfit without overthinking it in these 30 wedding guest dresses. I even threw in jumpsuits for the bold dressers.
If you’ve already been invited to a wedding or a few, keep scrolling through to shop all the petite-friendly wedding guest dresses I discovered.
Minidresses
Minidresses are my favorite to wear to weddings. They’re easy to style and tend to look like a regular-length dress on me. I’d dress up in any of these dresses below. They all fit various aesthetics if the wedding you are attending has a specific theme.
Reformation
Blanche Silk Dress
L’Academie
By Marianna Nasim Knit Cape Mini Dress
NBD
Jenni Blazer Mini Dress
Elliatt
Amelie Square Neck Duchesse Satin Cocktail Minidress
Jumpsuits
Jumpsuits may not be as common at a wedding, but if there aren’t rules against it in your invite, give it a try. I like wearing jumpsuits as they do the same trick as a dress: You can just put it on as a one-and-done outfit.
Shopbop
Black Halo Enola Jumpsuit
Reiss
Wide-Leg Cut-Out Jumpsuit in Green
NIKKI LUND
Lilou Wide Leg Jumpsuit
Norma Kamali
Halterneck Jersey Jumpsuit
Amanda Uprichard
Mezcal Jumpsuit
Two-Piece Sets
Two piece sets are the perfect solution if you’re having trouble finding the right outfit for a wedding. They’re a chic option, and they can be dressed up even more with accessories.
Reformation
Angela Silk Two Piece
ZARA
Sleeveless Striped Textured Top
Reformation
Alleia Satin Two Piece
Midi Slip Dresses
A midi slip dress is the answer to your long-dress dilemma. I love wearing a floor-length dress but hate looking like I’m drowning in it. So a midi slip dress is always my go-to since it falls at the perfect length.
Quince
100% Washable Silk Maxi Slip Dress
EAVES
Lydia Silk Maxi Dress
Reformation
Serafina Silk Dress
EAVES
Svann Midi Slip Dress
Banana Republic
Silk Cowl-Neck Gown
Strapless Dresses
Strapless dresses elongate the neck and bring attention for your décolletage. It’s a chic and elegant option for any event but especially a wedding.
Aritzia
Babaton Fluid Poplin Dress
L’Academie
By Marianna Eirah Midi Dress
NICHOLAS
Kaline Strapless Layered Bustier Mini Dress
net-a-porter
Giulia Strapless Paneled Satin Midi Dress
Bardot
Alyna Strapless Mini Dress
One-Shoulder Dresses
One-shoulder dresses are for those bold dressers at the function. It’s another fun way to express your personal style and stay within a wedding’s dress code.
Staud
Phare Silk Mini Dress
Tory Burch
Satin Cape Dress
Norma Kamali
Diana Mini Dress
ALL THE WAYS
Lottie Asymmetrical Mini Dress
Nia
Noa One-Shoulder Minidress
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