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The 15 Best Fall Dresses for Petites, According to a 5’0” Editor

Starting at $24

Chelsea Candelario

By Chelsea Candelario

Updated Sep 16, 2025

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fall dresses for petites a collage of fall dresses

As a 5’0” editor, I often have trouble shopping for jeans or maxi skirts. But when it comes to dresses, my closet is chock-full of them, especially for fall. Whether they’re knitted or suede, I find there are so many more options for us petite gals. The length is super important, so I look for styles that lay nicely past the knee or graze right by the ankle. Since my favorite time of the year is here, I went on the hunt to find the best fall dresses for petites—starting at $24.

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Beauty and Cultures Editor

Chelsea Candelario

Beauty and Cultures Editor

  • Writes trend stories, product reviews and how-tos across beauty, cultures, fashion and entertainment
  • Six years of experience as a Beauty Editor
  • Studied journalism with a minor in creative writing at SUNY New Paltz

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