A petite body type typically refers to women who are 5ft3in (160cm) and under, or those with shorter torsos or limbs — it’s not defined by weight or shape but by height and proportion, which is exactly the thinking behind every piece in our petite collection. For everyday elegance, our petite casual dresses and petite day dresses offer soft fabrics and relaxed shapes for busy days. Our petite work dresses and shirt dresses petite bring a crisp, professional finish instead, with a button-down front that lengthens the frame — ideal for dresses for short women who want proportions designed around them, not a standard dress size. Colder weather calls for our cosy petite winter dresses and textured petite knitted dress styles, easily paired with tights and boots. Our elegant petite dresses and flowing petite long dresses prove floor-length styles can flatter a shorter frame just as well as any other, particularly when a wrap front or V-neckline draws the eye vertically for a naturally elongated silhouette — finished with a low or pointed heel and a long pendant necklace to carry that line all the way through. Petite long sleeve dresses extend the same tailoring to cooler evenings, with sleeves measured to finish exactly at the wrist. A petite polka dot dress adds vintage-inspired charm, while our breathable petite linen dresses suit warmer days and our petite holiday dresses are designed with getaways in mind. Our petite summer dresses for over 50s and petite dresses for older women share flattering proportions found throughout the collection, because great fit was never about age. Discover the full range and find your next favourite online today.