floral yellow dress Aisha Appliqué Mini Cocktail dresses Pleated satin gives softness and texture to this floral cocktail dress with breezy details like a keyhole cutout at the side and an asymmetric hem. Pale Yellow Rococo Floral Bridesmaid

The waist gracefully melts into a Mikado skirt to form a long and regal silhouette, as a row of fabric-covered buttons meet a gentle sweeping train edged in delicate lace and soft sparkling accents

cami dress, cinched at the waist to define your shape

(Spoiler alert: A dress that grazes the floor on the 6-foot-tall model on the website is not your best bet.) To bring you this list of the best ones out there, I first checked my own closet for recent purchases and dependable silhouettes, then I consulted my fellow short-girl editors at PureWow for their own worn-and-loved picks

Whether youre after a mini homecoming dress for dancing, a sleek midi for a touch of elegance, or a showstopping embellished maxi, our edit has you covered