Fashion

May 29, 2017

Petite summer sundresses for every style

By: Kaysey Davis

Warm weather means shedding our winter layers and slipping into summer dresses. These 20 sundresses are the perfect choice for petite-figured ladies everywhere.

Pretty in print

We love the simplicity and versatility of a shift dress. This eye-catching stripe print is giving us major summer vibes.

Cabana Shift Dress, $90, loft.com.

Easy, breezy swing dress

On a warm summer evening, this lightweight swing dress is the perfect choice for a night on the town. We love the romantic shade of pink.

T-Back Swing Dress, $64, abercrombie.ca.

Lovely lace

Eyelet lace is a classic summer fabric. This midi dress comes in a striking shade of coral that we can’t get enough of.

Eyelet Swirl Midi Dress, $159, anntaylor.com.

Hello sailor!

This fun nautical-themed shirtdress is not only adorable but its lightweight material is guaranteed to keep you cool.

CHAPS Sailboat-Print Shirtdress, $89, thebay.com.

Fit and flair

A perfect go-to summer frock, this cami dress is simple, cute and flattering.

Fit and flair cami dress, $60, gapcanada.ca.

Summer brights

Brighten up your wardrobe with this fun lime-coloured swing dress. We love the added tassels and pintuck details.

Pintuck Swing Dress, $40, oldnavy.ca.

Flower power

This simple sunflower print dress is a different way to wear a floral print this summer.

Sunflower Lace Dress, $98, loft.com.

Summer stripes

This denim dress stands out with white and pink stripes. We love the fun tie straps.

Denim Dress in Stripe, $66, asos.com.

Denim frock

Keep it casual in this denim shirtdress. The rolled sleeves and belted waist give this dress an air of ease and comfort.

Lord & Taylor Shirt dress, $89, thebay.com.

Ankle-grazing maxi

The maxi dress is an essential summer staple—even for petite women. We love the soft jersey material of this Loveappella dress.

Loveappella Jersey Maxi Dress, $97, nordstrom.com.

Light embroidery

The embroidery on this simple shift dress, is right on trend. The royal blue contrasts beautifully with white for a great summer look.

Tara Embroidered Shift Dress, $52, boohoo.com.

Gingham print

This dress is a perfect summer mix with its laidback pinafore shape and summery gingham print.

Topshop Gingham Pinafore Dress, $85, thebay.com.

Some like it hot

Feeling hot, hot, hot? Try a breezy maxi dress in a bold colour. Add a pair of sunglasses and you’re good to go.

Crochet Insert Maxi Dress, $45, boohoo.com.

Tropical prints

Whether or not you’re on vacation you can still add some tropical vibes to your wardrobe with this shift dress.

Halogen Sleeveless Shift Dress, $83, nordstrom.com.

Simple A-line

When the weather is at its warmest, stay cool, calm and collected in this soft jersey knit tank dress.

A-line tank dress, $65, gap.com.

Show it Off

Show off your summer (faux) tan in this beautiful, strappy sundress.

Spaghetti-Strap Dress, $194, jcrew.com.

Cold Shoulder

The off-the-shoulder trend is making its way into the summer season. Bare your shoulders with this fun, bright red mini dress.

Off-the-Shoulder Mini Dress, $32, asos.com.

Summer Whites

With beautiful leaf lace detailing, you can definitely wear this dress after the Labour Day.

Leaf Lace Shift Dress, $185, bananarepublic.ca.

Faded florals

We love everything about this breezy shift dress. The colour, the floral print, and the pockets make this a perfect summer dress.

Flutter Sleeve Shift Dress, $64, abercrombie.ca.

Soft jersey

Jersey is the perfect summer fabric because of its durability and softness. This dress is an easy, breezy, and comfortable summer dress option.

Jersey Swing Dress, $30, oldnavy.ca.