The Best Fashion for Petites

O, The Oprah Magazine | From the February 2008 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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.

Dress, Ann Taylor Petites. Belt, Ann Taylor Collection. Shoes, Cesare Paciotti. Earrings, H.Stern.