Best Petite Slip Dresses for Spring 2025 | How to Style + Shop the Edit
The Petite Slip Dress Edit: The Latest Spring Trend
Slip dresses are back — and they’re more wearable than ever. Elegant, effortless, and endlessly versatile, the slip dress is no longer reserved for evening glamour. This season, it’s all about how you style it. And if you’re petite? We’ve got you covered.
We’ve pulled together the most flattering petite-friendly slip dresses out there right now — plus the perfect accessories to complete the look. From the best shoes to wear and jackets and accessories to finish the look, here’s how to style the trend for your height and proportions.
Why Slip Dresses Work for Petites
Skimming fabrics create clean lines that elongate your silhouette
Adjustable straps and bias cuts offer more flexibility in fit
Layering potential makes them a year-round staple
Slip Dresses We Love
Styling Ideas
Add a crossbody bag or micro clutch for polish
Throw on a sweater and trainers for daytime chic
Layer over a white tee or under a blazer or leather jacket for seasonal layering
The slip dress is a petite fashion essential that transitions from brunch to beach to evening drinks — all with a quick accessory swap.
Shoes that flatter: Ballet Flats
Pair your dress with petite-friendly flats - yes they’re back! And keep proportions in check like these M&S Leather Bow Flat Ballet Pumps £79
Elevate the look with jewellery and accessories
The finishing touch to any look. Add gold watches, bangles or elegant necklaces to elevate and complete the look
Add a Layer: Petite Jackets
When the breeze kicks in, these cropped layers are your best friend and add depth to your look. We love this petite faux leather jacket from M&S to give you that understated cool-girl chic look.
Make It On Trend: Trainers
Pair this look with the must have trainers of 2025 so far and you’ve got yourself the must-have outfit of this season. We love the red Gazelle’s that look incredible with a black slip dress and leather jacket
Quick Tips for Buying a Slip Dress as a Petite
Look for adjustable straps or styles labeled as petite
void extra-long cuts — midi is your friend
Consider shapewear or seamless briefs for ultra-smooth lines
Ready to find yours? Explore our curated petite edit above or shop our full petite dress collection.
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Best Petite Slip Dresses for Spring 2025 | How to Style + Shop the Edit