9 Petite-Friendly Target Dresses From $25

Although the summer sun is still blazing on, now’s just about the right time to consider picking up transitional pieces in your next clothing haul. Call me chic or secretly lazy, but I adore summer fashion for the sole ease and breezy comfort of a one-and-done dress. So, when the weather cools down, I keep my favorite styles in rotation for as long as possible (with a few styling tweaks). 

All that to say, I won’t be keen to give up dresses until the dead of winter, which is why many styles from Target’s new drop already made their way into my virtual cart. However, being 5 feet tall forces me to be extra discerning, so I narrowed down my nine favorite styles approved by fellow petite shoppers. Below, shop versatile picks that require zero alterations, starting at $25.

New Petite-Friendly Target Dresses

A New Day Tiered Maxi A-Line Dress

A New Day’s Tiered Maxi A-Line Dress is so simple yet versatile. Although it’s available in black, I’m eyeing the cream color with contrasting trim, since it’ll serve as an ideal blank canvas for styling with colorful accessories. It features a flowy tiered skirt, open back, convenient side pockets, and thin, adjustable straps that’ll easily layer with a trusty cardigan. Plus, a 5-foot-two shopper said it’s true to size and offered  “the perfect fit,” adding that, despite the long hem, they’re “not tripping all over it, which is a huge plus.”

Universal Thread Short Sleeve Wrap Waist Midi Shirtdress

Fans say this wrap shirtdress is “so flattering” on larger busts and “perfect for curvy women,” with two petite shoppers attesting that the hem appropriately “fits like a midi.” Available in neutral cream or pale pink stripes, the collared neckline brings polish for the office, while short sleeves and a side-tie closure add a relaxed touch. It’s surprisingly easy to style, whether you team it with strappy sandals, suede booties, or clean white sneakers.

All In Motion Airy Sleek Dress

This dress is essentially a matching loungewear set in one, thanks to its pullover crewneck top, mid-thigh hem, side pockets, and elastic waistband that provides comfortable shaping. The best part is that it’s designed with a soft, “buttery fabric you never want to take off,” according to one reviewer. They added that it’s “perfect for travel days or running errands when you still want to feel put together.” I’m stocking up on multiple color options to pad my wardrobe, especially considering that a 5-foot-tall fan said it’s “even cuter in person” and runs short (major score).

Wild Fable Button-Front Ribbed Mini Skater Dress

I’ll be wearing this ribbed midweight dress through the final weeks of summer and beyond. Its shorter hem, sleeveless silhouette, and stretchy cotton fabrication will keep things cool while temps are high, and it’ll be so easy to layer with warmer layers come fall (think: a long-sleeve top, tights, and knee-high boots), particularly in the deep maroon color option. For summer vacation, I’d opt for the sky blue or vibrant green striped iterations instead.

Keep scrolling through to shop more just-dropped and petite-friendly Target dresses, whether you’re polishing off your warm-weather wardrobe or gearing up for fall.

A New Day Textured Knit Maxi Dress

Universal Thread Denim Button-Down Ankle Dress

Universal Thread Short Sleeve Eyelet Mini A-Line Dress

Joylab Smocked Active Dress

A New Day Flutter Short Sleeve Mini A-Line Dress