I'm 5'2, here's the 24 Best Summer Dresses for Petites

This is actually from the petite section at Abercrombie. The cinched waist does it for me plus I love all-things striped for the summer time. (Also comes in plain black).

This petite linen dress is from Reformations petite collection. The puffed sleeves also give it a very European princess vibe to it hehe.

If you're going to Europe this summer, check out these cute and comfortable dresses for Europe.

This petite dress is made from 100% linen so it's super lightweight and breathable for warmer months. Love the way they styled it with the cuff bracelets and sun hat.

Comes in petite sizing! 

Chic, modest, yet eye-catching. This dress from Reformation is designed to fitted at bodice with an a-line skirt. Made from 100% viscose which is breathable for the warmer months.

This petite summer dress is from Zimmerman which typically runs small. It's currently 40% off on the Outnet! If you don't love this style, definitely check out the Outnet summer dress collection for affordable designer pieces. 

Definitely petite friendly. A lot of customers who are under 5'4 are saying the length and fit was good. This would be a great dress for a tropical vacation to Hawaii or Mexico.

One specific buyer said, "What an awesome dress! It fit me exactly the way it looked on the model; I’m 5’1, 100 lbs, and ordered XS. You can adjust the neckline/ sides through the top laces. No side boob issues for me (30D). I bought the blue and it is not see through. Great to wear during hot or sticky weather." 

Really good reviews on this dress from Abercrombie! It looks like it would be from Zimmerman or another high end brand. One buyer said, "Such a cute dress, the fabric is breathable, it has pockets and great for summer."

Peppermayo has the cutest dresses for summer. Love this halter neck striped linen dress. Pair with starfish earrings and brown leather sandals.

A great dress for petites! This is short on the model, so will fit like a maxi dress for us. Comes in several different colors too if you're looking for something more vibrant.

One verified buyer said, "This is my fifth time buying this dress (wine). I'm 5'2 so it's like a maxi length. The short version hits just below the knee. It's very soft and comfortable, easy to put a sweater on over it when it's cold. Really twirly. I'd like lighter colors, not sure what's up with these dark additions for spring time. But I love this dress. I would love this silhouette with short sleeves."

A good summer staple. Made from 100% cotton which is perfect for the summer months. This is from Banana Republic Factory so everything is 40% off plus an extra 25% off on orders over $100!

Its giving summer in Tuscany ☺

Petite Studio NYC only makes clothing for petites! This comes in size XXS too. Definitely check them out - they have a big selection of summer dresses, basics, denim, knitwear, and more.

If you have not heard of Doen yet, you can thank me later. The brand was founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of five women. It is a women-run business offering collections inspired by a nostalgia for the coastal California of decades past. Not to mention each dress is meticulously crafted to pass on for generations, the garments evoke a timeless whimsy and an unapologetic femininity. 

Customer who are above 5'4 said this dress is short, so it should fit our bodies nicely. This dress is from Astra Resort - an emerging brand that you probably have seen on your Instagram feed. They're known for making vibrant and sparkly summer dresses.

Comes in petite sizing and other prints/colors.

A customer who is 4'11 said, "I thought this dress was a romper. When I saw it was a dress and polkadots I had to try on. I love polkadots. This dress fit like it was made for me. So comfortable. First summer dress fo the season and one of my favorites. Don't hesitate to buy. I'm petite and the XS regular fit. I'm 4'11 and 116 lbs for reference."

Pair this with brown sandals and statement earrings.

Another great find from Reformation - comes in white too. This is kinda giving St John vibes with the big statement buttons.

This color will be THE color for this summer. Pair this with a Prada beach bag, pearl choker, and strappy sandals.

Obsessed!! This looks like it could be $400 from Fwrd or Neiman Marcus. The cherry on top is that this has an open back too. (belt not included)

Had to put an amazon dress in here for my amazon lovers. I like this dress because you can wear it as a mini dress by scrunching it up, or a midi dress by pulling it down. Comes in a lot of different colors too. 

One buyer said, "Seriously…just add to cart. Most flattering dress I own. It feels like it was made just for me! It’s so hard to find good fitting clothes being 5’1” & petite. This midi dress is perfection. I ordered size XS even though small was recommended. It’s very stretchy. I’m glad I went with my normal size. If you want a more loose fit, order one size up."

This is petite-friendly based on the customer reviews. One buyer who is 5'1" said, "The perfect summer dress! This was so much nicer than expected in every way. I typically wear an XS but due to reviews I ordered this in an XXS which fit well, but I feel like an XS would’ve worked too. The yellow is gorgeous. If I could change one thing, I’d add pockets."

I'm obsessed with the print and fit of this dress!! If you don't love this style, definitely check out their other dresses. 

So chic and elegant. One customer who is 5'2 said, "I LOVE this dress! Very elegant and fits so well! I’d you’re thinking about buying it, get it!"

Check out Doen for good quality and unique dress designs that are perfect for summer.

The White Company also very cute and modest petite summer dresses. Since they are a company based from London, their sizes run on the smaller side.

GAP has petite sizing for summer dresses!! They have a mix of cute/trendy designs as well as more chic/timeless styles as well. Definitely check them out.