The Best Fashion for Petites

The Anytime Dress

Sophie Acadine
French Singer-Songwriter
27, 5'4"

A stress-free transition from workday to party is the point of Acadine's multitasking sheath.

• Monochromatic dressing—one shade, head to toe—is always flattering. "Anytime you chop up your body with color, it's not going to be good," says Dahlman.
• Luscious charmeuse fabric makes it dressy; interestingly textured python accessories steer it in a casual direction—and you can always add a jacket for the office.
• Such a classic shape would look just as good with lower shoes.