Bright, Bold, & Flattering: Transitional Petite Dresses To Rock Over 60
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Fit Guide. I am 5', 105 pounds, 34,-25-33, and usually wear XS -S tops and XS bottoms. All sizes and fit will be displayed for each outfit when you click the link to shop on ShopMy.
Late Summer is the time we start thinking about our Fall wardrobe. Don't put away all of your summer dresses just yet. Choose bold colors that look great mixed with the nature of falling leaves as the season changes our daily routines from swimming in the pool to taking walks in the park. Keep your wardrobe bright and bold with dresses you can wear in late summer and layer in the fall with a cute crop jacket. Choosing petite dresses that are proportionate to your petite body is the key to a great fitting dress. Halter cut sleeveless dresses, elbow length sleeves, accentuated waistlines, appropriate lengths above the knees and below the calf are just some of the ways to elongate a transitional dress over 60! Take a look at these amazing dresses available to purchase now so you can be rocking the summer to fall transitional dress over 60!
The Lilly Pulitzer Delsie dress (XXS) is the perfect length to wear above the knee for a 5'0" petite woman over 60 when paired with a skinny belt with no tailoring needed. This dress has elbow length sleeves and a conservative v-neckline that exposes the neck and upper chest to elongate the upper body. The length of the dress paired with a belt provides a great length to expose your legs to elongate your lower body. Combine with thong wedge sandals for a comfortable fit to add 2.5" of height to elongate your petite body.
The Amazon Black Halter Dress is one one of my favorite dresses; it is very figure -flattering dress when you pair it with a skinny belt and wedge sandals. This is a great dress to wear through the summer because of the thin cotton fabric and add a crop jacket on cool mornings or evenings. At 5'0", the size 'small' fits well with no tailoring needed (petite sizes are not available, but also not needed in this particular dress). This dress checks off the petite proportionate checklist with these characteristics:
v-neckline (shirt dress with a collar that makes the dress look polished for many occasions)
appropriate length for a midi dress for 5'0" (below the thickest part of calves, but above ankles)
accentuated waistline with skinny belt
halter cut sleeveless style
slim fitted dress with just enough extra fabric in the skirt to give it movement while you walk
You can make the dress very elongating by adding the same color skinny belt. Add nude wedge sandals with muted flowers for a little pop of color!
When wearing the Amazon Black Midi Dress, you can leave an extra button un-buttoned to elongate your neck and upper body. Choose the conservative look or the vibrant look for the occasion! Add a crop denim jacket for cool mornings and chilly evenings as summer fades to fall.
The Ann Taylor Petite Midi Dress with sleeveless halter cut sleeves, v-neck shirt dress style with collar, and same fabric belt strikes off all of the boxes for The Third's Rule of Dressing. The accentuated waist creates proportion for the petite body with 1/3 of the upper body accented with the v-neck shirt style and the lower 2/3 creating the right proportion with exposure of lower legs and ankles to lengthen an overall petite body. The power of vertically-striped fabric further streamlines the outfit for the petite woman over 60. Paired with wedge thong sandals and a small straw purse, this outfit is a great late summer dress. At 5'0", the Ann Taylor Petite Midi Dress in Size 2 Petite fits without any tailoring needed.
As the temperatures drop, just add a denim crop jacket with gold buttons (preferably 18"19" in length) to hit right at the waist or just slightly below the waist to accentuate your waist and create a proportionate fit for a curvy petite 5'0" body. Combine with gold thong sandals to provide a little glistening to your fall outfit!
The Ruby Red Dylan 'Curvy' Dress by Abercrombie and Fitch is a bright bold color that looks great for late summer, Labor Day weekend, and right on into early fall. This dress is a proportionate fit for a 5'0" petite body. The scoop neckline, smocked waistline with a flowing skirt midi-length dress, provides the perfect proportion with enough fabric for graceful movement while walking. At 5'0", the XXS Petite provides a great fit without any tailoring needed. This dress provides two different options to fit your bust size. Choose the regular Dylan dress for bust sizes A-C and the 'Curve' Dylan dress for bust sizes D-F. Feel vibrant in this gorgeous red dress that looks bold and bright in the atmosphere of the great outdoors in early Fall. Combine with gold thongs sandals and a small straw purse to complete the polished look for a mature petite woman.
Enjoy graceful movement in the summer wind with the right amount of fabric of the flowing skirt on this dress. Wearing this dress will make you feel like royalty!
Add your denim jacket to this dress in the early fall and you get this magnificent outfit that looks magical for any event. Be radiant, wear the dress, enjoy your life!
The Lilly Pulitzer Delsie Dress in XXS fits a 5'0" frame perfectly with no tailoring needed when you add a skinny belt. The belt pulls the hemline up enough that is a great length for a petite body in addition to accentuating the waistline for a proportionate fit. The brown and cream floral print drifts from summer to early fall with radiance without being too busy a print. The conservative v neckline provides just enough exposure to elongate the upper body without being too revealing for daily wear to any event. The elbow length sleeves flatter the arms by covering any crepey skin or extra 'jiggle'. Combine this dress with a skinny taupe belt with a gold clasp and gold thong sandals to add just enough shimmer to accent the beautiful floral print!
All of these dresses fit the 5'0" petite woman with absolutely no tailoring. Now, you can be ready for your next late summer to early fall event with a beautiful proportionately fitting dress. Put on the dress, find your joy, live your life, and enjoy this amazing season over 60!
Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened and do not be dismayed, for the LORD, your God is with you wherever you go.-Joshua 1:9
Which one is your favorite late summer to early fall transitional dress?
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