It's rare to find me wearing anything other than a cute dress, but that wasn't always the case. At 5'3", so many silhouettes overpowered my small frame - they were either too long, too boxy or too loud. I've spent years searching for the perfect springtime dresses, and I've finally cracked the code. Flowy styles with cinched waists and dainty patterns always seem to work. After testing hundreds, I cherry-picked 13 styles that are perfect for petite women. You'll feel confident and whimsical in every single pick below! Spring Dress Silhouettes That Are Perfect for Petite Women 1.