How to Wear Your Midi Dresses Like a Pro

Dresses with hemlines that fall between the knee and the ankles are known as midi dresses. There are many different neckline styles, co...

Dresses with hemlines that fall between the knee and the ankles are known as midi dresses.
There are many different neckline styles, color, cut and fabric to choose from for midi dresses.

You can choose a floral print midi dress or a plain midi dress depending on the occasion. There
are a lot of ways to wear or style a midi dress. However, if you are short and petite, it is better to
follow these general guidelines when choosing to wear a midi dress.

Choose the Length. If you are short and petite, you should choose a floral print midi dress with
a hemline that is slightly above or below the mid-calf. The mid-calf is the thickest part of your
lower leg. If the hemline hits at exactly where the mid-calf is, your legs will appear to be smaller.
Having the hemlines slightly below the mid-calf creates an illusion of a longer dress which
means that you will also appear to have longer legs. On the contrary, having a hemline slightly
above the mid-calf would make it appear that your legs are way longer than the dress.

Choose Footwear. When you are going to wear a floral print midi dress, you have to also select
the appropriate footwear. If you are short and petite, you should give an effort to elongate your
legs by wearing strappy high heels. Also, if your midi dress is tight-fitting, then strappy high
heels are the ideal footwear to match with your dress. On the other hand, if you have a loose and
free-flowing floral print dress, you can get away with wearing sneakers or leather boots.

However, if you want to have a formal-looking midi dress, it is best to match it with strappy high
heels with nude colors so that the heels would appear to be an extension of your legs. When you
have a tight midi dress, then do away with clumpy shoes. Wear only clumpy shoes for free-
flowing dresses.

Choose the Fabric. So you are already short and petite, do not add a look that you are weighty
too. When you decide to wear a floral print midi dress, look for a dress made up of light fabric. If
possible, look for a layered midi dress made of light material for an airy feel. The openness of a
light layered clothing will draw people’s attention to your height and stockiness.

Accessorize with a Belt. If you are short and stocky, you should not wear a floral print midi
dress without defining your waist. Make sure that the cut of the midi dress you are wearing will
make your waist narrower. If you have a straight cut midi dress, you can accentuate your waist
by cinching your waist in with a belt. However, keep in mind that your belt should coordinate
with the color of your footwear. Also, if you have a floral print midi dress, you should use a belt
that is plain in color.

Choose the Pattern or Color. Choose a midi dress with a uniform pattern or choose one with
solid colors. If you are short, you should wear a floral print midi dress with small flower patterns
so that you will appear to be larger. Large floral prints will give the appearance that the dress is
larger than you are.

Knowing the guidelines on how to wear a midi dress properly will leave you confident wearing it
no matter how short you are.