Summer Dresses for the Petite Woman

It is about time the weather started changing for the better and now is the time to start stocking your closet with the coolest dresses for summer. When you're a petite woman you will find that you have many options, but how do you know what's going to look best? Well, I have compiled some gorgeous choices that you just might want to check out before settling on the perfect summer dress.

One style I have always loved is off-the-shoulder and for summer it is a great way to stay cool. The other way to stay cool is lightweight cotton, so wouldn't a simple all cotton dress be perfect? Of course it would. Victoria's Secret offers a sexy little off-the-shoulder tee dress for under $40. This mini-dress comes in a variety of summer colors in shades of pink, blue, yellow and even a bolder blue multi-colored print or the basic black. The blouson styling keeps you cool and the length, 21" from the waist, keeps your legs in full view. This little number is perfect for a summer pool-side party or, with the right accessories, an evening out.

If you're looking for something not as simple as a t-shirt dress, here is a little number I recently picked up at Nordstrom's and I just love it. I'm not sure if I was drawn to it more by the style or the color. This Maggy London Print Stretch Cotton Dress is perfect for a slightly fancier summer gathering or any time you want to look lovely and elegant. How can you go wrong in summer with a dress whose print is soft white and sunshine? It comes in sizes 2 to 14 petite and will cost you around $120, but it is well worth the price with it's sweetheart bodice and box pleated skirt and the empire waist accentuates a tiny frame. You are sure to have heads turning in this sexy little number.

If you don't want to spend too much money to get something cool and pretty for summer, head on over to your local Beall's store or visit their website for a bright cheery summer dress for under $20. The Bay Studio Sleeveless Floral Cotton Maxi Dress just might be exactly what you're looking for and obviously the price is just right. It comes in a beautiful floral print with a criss-cross sequined bodice to capture the sun and send you glimmering down the street. The sizing is very simple too coming in a small, medium and large petite size. Even better is that when the weather cools down a little, this sexy piece will still work if you wear a white v-neck long sleeve t-shirt underneath, or find a matching color to coordinate with the dress.

I am very pleased with these choices and look forward to a hot summer day because I know I will look great. If you want to keep cool and look fabulous this summer, I would suggest picking up one of these great dresses.