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Petite midi dresses - where are they?

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Petitedress · 23/11/2023 18:31

I'm struggling to find petite midi dresses that aren't made of polyester. Even the more expensive ones are polyester. Does anyone have any recommendations for a petite clothing brand (under £100)? I'm in my 20s and very slim. Thanks!

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Vinoveritass · 23/11/2023 18:34

https://roandzo.com/collections/petite
Maybe a bit over budget but I don't think polyester
River island petite sometimes has good choice and
Also m&s do some styles in petite

notwavingbutdrowning1 · 23/11/2023 19:25

This is only 24% polyester - no good if you have an allergy but if you're just not keen on polyester I would recommend this dress. I'm 5ft 2, size 6–8 and the XS is a decent midi length on me. The material is surprisingly nice - it feels great on and the rib knit hugs you without being too clingy.

https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/ribbed-knit-long-sleeved-dress-462690.html

Ribbed Knit Long Sleeved Dress | UNIQLO UK

New LifeWear that combines UNIQLO’s focus on design, fit, fabric, and functionality with JW ANDERSON’s focus on traditional British apparel into innovative designs.<br><br>- Made from smooth yarn. <br>- Stretchy ribbed fabric. <br>- Glittery lamé at th...

https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/ribbed-knit-long-sleeved-dress-462690.html

Petitedress · 24/11/2023 12:03

@Vinoveritass I like River Island and didn't consider M&S. I will have a look!

@notwavingbutdrowning1 I think those Uniqlo dresses will be too long on me as the model is 5'9"! I'm around the same height as you, slightly smaller.

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notwavingbutdrowning1 · 24/11/2023 16:08

I think those Uniqlo dresses will be too long on me as the model is 5'9"! I'm around the same height as you, slightly smaller.

I sometimes think they must lie about the model's height on websites, @Petitedress, as although everything is always longer on me, it's not proportionally as much longer as it should be for that height. But Uniqlo does give product measurements and the dress is 110cm long, which is very slightly below mid-calf on me. The wool dress I'd consider a bit too long, at 114cm.

Middleagedmeangirls · 24/11/2023 16:41

I'm short too , just 5ft 1in. I accept that most things I buy will look better if the tailor at the dry cleaners takes them up and/or shortens the sleeves for me. Most dry cleaners offer this service and they are not normally expensive.

Obviously this won't work on anything knitted or tiered but for a lot of clothes it can make a massive difference.

Morewineplease10 · 24/11/2023 16:59

Oasis online have some petite. Even standard length tend to be OK in length for petites.
Fabrics can really vary though.

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