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5 Rules for Wearing a Maxi Dress as a Petite Person, According to a 5’1” Editor

Length looks good on you

Stephanie Maida

By Stephanie Maida

Updated Aug 4, 2025

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How to Wear Maxi Dress as Petite: Hero Image with three original photos of Stephanie Maida