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About Petite Dresses:

A girls closet is not complete without at least a half dozen of dresses for various occasions. Dresses come in many shapes and styles so it's important to find the ones that flatter your figure and a bonus if the style can last through several seasons. Like with most clothes, less is more. Better buy a really nice quality dress than a whole bunch that you won't wear.

Like most clothes, its not easy to find really stylish dresses in a petite size. However, unlike jeans or a suit, you can often get away with a regular size dress, especially if shopping in a megastore like Macy's.

Must Have Dresses:

• For Summer & Spring
• for Fall and Winter
• Little black dress for any occasion
• Dresses for the Office
  

• Macy's has a great selection of dresses
• Bloomingdales too, but pricier
• For well fitted dresses for work, try Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Lane Bryant and Talbots
• For lower priced options of petite dresses try Old Navy, Forever 21, Fashion Bug.
• If you are small sized petite girl, anthropologie or Betsey Johnson are great places to shop for very cute petite dresses for Fall.

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