Petite Style Guide – Summer 2020 Trends

By Courtney Sturniolo

Summer fashion is in full force, and we’re here with styling tips for all you petite fashionistas out there!

Summer 2020 Trend: Midi Dresses and Skirts

Petite Styling Tip: Since midi dresses don’t create length, petites should consider a monochromatic look to visually extend through the torso and thighs.

Pooja Gohil @katrinagohil, a Sugopetite model and (perhaps more famously) Miss Bollywood USA 2017, shows us how it’s done.

Summer 2020 Trend: Shirtdresses

Petite Styling Tip: Shirtdresses come in many styles, and petite women should pay attention to how fitted they are in the waist. A tailored or belted waist avoids losing your shape through the middle.

Lauris Lopez @laurisloves, an NYC lifestyle blogger and petite fashionista, belted her vertical-stripes shirt dress to accentuate her beautiful figure.  

Petite Styling Tip: Any time, any place. Petite women look especially great in high-waisted pants and our founder, Susan Gomez, recently posted a blog about it.

Summer 2020 Trend: Off-the-shoulder dresses and tops

Petite Styling Tip: Petites ladies, be careful about pairing off the shoulder tops with high waisted bottoms. This can give the visual appearance of a short torso.

Susana Rego @regosusana gets bonus points for this off-the-shoulder dress that side-steps the concern altogether.