5 common dress lengths, which one looks the best on YOU?

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00:00 Introduction
00:35 Floor Length
03:02 Ankle Length
04:23 Calf Length
06:02 Mini Length
07:55 Knee Length

Wearing in this video from Petite Dressing
Off the shoulder midi dress (sage)
Off the shoulder midi dress with ruffled uneven hem (royal blue)
Halter neck maxi dress
Ruffle detail dress midi dress (off white)
A-line Midi Dress (red)
Off the Shoulder Dress (black)
Crochet Lace Midi Dress (kelly green)
Dolman Sleeve Mini Dress (blue)

Green ankle-length evening dress
T-shirt maxi dress
One shoulder evening dress with slit
Casual navy maxi dress (waist cinching)

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[Vanessa_S]

I recently went shopping for dresses and the seller showed me two ankle length pieces that she thought would look great on me. I didn't shy away from trying them on because you taught me about unbroken vertical lines! I'm so in love with this length now. A much needed variation from shorter skirts!

[karenrobbins]

I was wondering about this. I’m glad you give examples of each length that makes it more flattering

[yupperzsonson]

Wow, that side-by-side to show that ankle length really does make you taller was awesome. Thank you, Chi!

[kimberlyperrotis]

Great tips, as always, Chi. I really like what we called a midi-length in the 70s and 80s, they just covered the kneecap, no longer. These end at the slimmest part of the leg above the ankle and are really flattering on most women. The recent midi length is so much longer, ending at the thickest part of the calf, I think it flatters few, if any, women. I also love above the knee to mid-thigh length and ankle length. I don’t want to bother with tripping over, or holding up, floor-length skirts and dresses. As a petite, many “ankle-length” ones are really floor length on me. I wish more brands made petite lengths, I recently bought an “ankle-length” silk skirt that dragged several inches on the ground in front of me. It cost an extra $50 to have it hemmed!

[thegillmachine]

Ankle length is my personal favorite dress length

[shaesequilibrium]

Your content is great! I am not petite but your content is still relevant. Keep pushing out great info. 👍🏾

[heidimeigs]

This summer is the first time I have purchased cool dresses for summer, instead of shorts. It’s very hot and humid where I live, and lightweight dresses are much more comfortable in this weather. I’m only 5 ft tall… when I was younger I wouldn’t wear a dress that wasn’t right above knee level. But I’m retired now and am somewhat of a boho/hippie in my everyday casual life. So I wear what I want. I have several linen dresses and a large number of tee-shirt style, cotton blend dresses, both below the knee and at midi length. My dresses are very simple, but the right boho jewelry and interesting shoes make all the difference. It’s amusing to me that being older(66) and being known to be somewhat boho, doesn’t raise an eyebrow in my small, rural town. To each their own.

[rebeccaw]

I never thought to tie my belts higher, thank you! I’m also relieved floor or ankle length has been fashionable this year, because I’ve always favoured that length, with a split. Or shirt dresses only buttoned to to my knee or mid-thigh. For those who can’t wear heels, a little bit of Boho style works well with a pretty brown or gold leather sandal and bag for daywear.

[hazelmeldrum]

Great video and good tips. How about applying these to women who are a bit older and whose waist is disappearing and have a few more lumps and bumps.

[heartandseoul]

I am not petite, 5'7", but I really enjoy your videos and have found some really useful tips. And your videos are always so fun. Thanks. 🥰💜

[sophiasirena]

Thank you for the info! Im 5'2" and never thought i could pull off the floor length! Going to try it out xo

[jojijosette]

I'm 4'11" and 98 lbs. I wear long skirts and dresses, maxi, floor-length. I look great in them. Cinched and not cinched. It's not about height, it's about proportion. If you're short with a well-proportioned body, you can wear anything... like those super models. Don't let anyone tell you you can't wear something because you're short!

[stephanieg]

You have the cutest dresses in this video! Yay to the dress party!

[UNREDACTEDTRUTH]

LOVE THIS! I've never seen you before but stumbled on this video. At 5'2" I can TOTALLY relate! It's been years of trial & error and you taught me something NEW.. the HACK of tying up the long tshirt dress!! Thank You ! I'll check out your designs!

[francinef]

I needed this video!! Thanks so much, Chi! Your videos have been the most helpful to me as someone who is 5 feet. Your explanations and tips are the best ❤

[RitaDiario]

This was such a great video! I’ve been into dresses lately, not liking them as a kid. But every one certainly has a time/ place and for every body type as well! I’m 5’4 as well which some brands don’t see as “petite”, but I do have shorter torso and legs making most of my pants higher rise and longer by nature. 😅

[nedrahandy]

I am 4'11 and I prefer midi and knee length dresses...great video!!!❤

[AvocadoesALLDay]

I love that you bring in a petite model with curves!

[majalis]

So happy I found your channel! It’s a fantastic source for not-so-fashion savvy gals

[MissPeachie]

The blue and coral dress looks great on you! Wish I am 5’2 😢