Maxi dresses

At 5'2", I've always steered away from maxi dresses knowing I could easily look like a hobbit. But here are some petite ladies who pull off the look amazingly.

Nicole Richie in a Love Tanjane halter dress

Vanessa Hudgens wearing a Gypsy maxi dress

Rachel Bilson in a tiered maxi dress.
I'll take the top two please!

For a cheaper maxi dress alternative, this Awear dress is £35. I like to think the sheer hem, that'll show off a bit of leg, is short-girl friendly!