Heading off in a cruise in the summer. There will be 4 formal nights on the cruise. Was really looking forward to getting a couple of evening dresses ( ie long gowns not cocktail dresses). But are short people not supposed to go to the ball? Each retailer has no more than one or 2 petite length evening dresses and most of these appear to sell out immediately unless you’re a size 8/10. All the rest are on 5 ft 9 models all wearing 6 inch heals. All dragging on the floor. Why can’t the majority of women (ie under 5ft 9 and pref those many women around the 5 ft 3 Mark) actually be given a choice? All I want is a nice navy evening dress (a bit of lace) and no elastic waist that won’t drag on the floor.