If you're under 5'3″, you know the struggle of finding dresses that don't touch the floor, overwhelm your figure, gap in weird places or worse, all of the above. Fit and flare designs, empire waists and moderate lengths can solve your woes; luckily, we found 18 dresses that fit the description. These fall dresses are mega-flattering for short gals, making you look taller and boosting your confidence tenfold. Vertical elements, A-line silhouettes and waist-defining cuts are just a few secrets of these lengthening wonders.