I just love the first hints of spring. The sun sits higher in the sky, the birds are chirping, and I finally get to shed the winter layers that’ve been weighing me down. This time of year also gives me the perfect excuse to go dress shopping for something simple, yet flattering, that I can wear to Easter brunch or a Mother’s Day tea, but then seamlessly segues into summer. 

Still, we petite types can’t pull off just any spring dress. Some maxi dresses overwhelm our small figures and embellished bohemian numbers, are, quite frankly, just too much. And then there’s the size issue, as many dresses start at size small and go up (leaving us XS people out of luck). 

So, if you’re like me and need a little (no pun intended) pick-me-up for spring, check out my selection of the most flattering petite dresses on Amazon right now. I searched high and low and found a flowy peasant dress to wear on Easter, a stylish wrap dress, and a long (but not overwhelmingly so) maxi beach dress with—get this—pockets! Shop my list below for flattering fits for most petite body types. 

Amazon’s Most Flattering Petite Dresses

• Grecerelle Long Maxi Beach Dress With Pockets, $25 with coupon (was $29)
• London Times Sleeveless Fit and Flare Dress, $47
• Cupshe Spring V-Neck Chiffon Peasant Dress, $45
• Luvamia Lapel Sleeveless Button-Down Denim Dress, $44
• Prettygarden Wrap Maxi Dress Casual Boho Dress, $48
• Zesica Casual Flutter Short-Sleeve Crew Dress, $42 with coupon (was $46)
• Grapent Denim Tiered Babydoll Dress, $35 (was $45)
• Wiholl A-Line Sleeveless Boat Neck Mini Dress, $24 with coupon (was $35) 
• Ofeefan Ruffle-Sleeve Smocked Maxi Dress, $33 with coupon (was $43)
• Molerani Simple T-Shirt Loose Dress, $30 (was $33)
• London Times Chiffon Faux Wrap Ruffle Maxi Dress, $92 (was $118)
• Prettygarden Boho Floral V-Neck Mini Dress, $29 (was $36)
• Ptolocif V-Neck Sleeveless Age-Reducing Dress, $19

Grecerelle Long Maxi Beach Dress With Pockets

Do you know what makes this casual maxi doable for petite ladies? It’s the double side slits at the hem. All of a sudden, the focal point becomes your peek-through legs, distracting the eye from the floor-length rendition. This dress works great for a beach throw-and-go, but it can also be paired with a shirt and belt to wear to work, accentuating your waist. It’s made from a flowy rayon-blend fabric with a capped sleeveless design that incorporates triangle patches under the arm for modesty. I just love this dress paired with white sneakers, and I’m thrilled it comes in 39 colors, plus a size XS. 

London Times Sleeveless Fit and Flare Dress 

Everything about this dress oozes with femininity, from the pleated jewel neckline, complete with a sexy keyhole detail, to the fit-and-flare bodice that hugs only in the right places. This dress is carefully crafted from a printed matte jersey polyester and is fully lined, making it one of the dressier options on our list. I can see this dress—available in petite sizes 4 to 14—turning heads at a wedding or graduation. And it comes in eight floral and one solid color options.

One five-star reviewer said they bought this dress to wear to a wedding and it was perfect. They wrote, “I love this dress. It looks good and feels good. It falls nicely on my body. I’ve tried four or five dresses and none of them looked as nice as this one.”

Cupshe Spring V-Neck Chiffon Peasant Dress

I have to admit, this dress is my favorite of the bunch, as it gives off the peasant vibe without the excessive amount of fabric that can come with it. It features a chiffon, lined bodice and skirt, and semi-sheer peasant sleeves (ideal for spring). The plunging surplice neckline allows this dress to pair well with your favorite necklaces, and the elastic waistline complements any figure without being confining. This A-line dress hits just above the knee, making it playful, yet modest enough to wear to almost any spring function. 

Luvamia Lapel Sleeveless Button-Down Denim Dress

If spring break takes you to the beach, you’ll want to pack along this minimalist dress. Made of lightweight cotton denim, and available in 15 colors, this dress doubles as both a cover-up and a staple travel piece. This denim dress boasts details like a button-down front with snap pockets on the chest and a collared neckline. The empire waist flows into a tiered skirt with a frayed raw hem, giving it a relaxed yet flattering detail. One Amazon shopper called this dress the perfect spring-summer vacation dress. 

Prettygarden Wrap Maxi Dress Casual Boho Dress

I can always count on Prettygarden for the trendiest finds, and this wrap-waisted maxi is no exception. All of the 37 patterns offered are spot-on, making it so hard to choose just one. This dress features a plunging V-neckline, a tie-waist, and a wrap skirt with a ruffled hem at the slit. It hits mid-shin, leaving plenty of extra wiggle room if the size you choose runs long for your height. This dress pairs well with heels or sandals, should you need to dress it up or down. And then, come fall, just swap out your sandals for boots and throw a wool or cashmere cardigan over your shoulders. 

My other picks provide something for most petite body types, including a babydoll dress and plenty of minis and maxis. Shop this list to add a spring refresher to your wardrobe.

Zesica Casual Flutter Short-Sleeve Crew Dress

Grapent Denim Tiered Babydoll Dress

Wiholl A-Line Sleeveless Boat Neck Mini Dress 

Ofeefan Ruffle Sleeve Smocked Maxi Dress 

Molerani Simple T-Shirt Loose Dress

London Times Chiffon Faux Wrap Ruffle Maxi Dress 

Prettygarden Boho Floral V-Neck Mini Dress

Ptolocif V-Neck Sleeveless Age-Reducing Dress