black strapless dress hoco Blue Blush Edie Mini - Size L - Polyester/Spandex - Hand Wash Cold The bodice and skirt are designed with soft ruching Ava Presley Strapless Ruched Bow

This option from Abercrombie shows a high-neck design for that elevated look, plus score this in the trending butter yellow hue that is all over social media

Though colder weather tends to call for more covered-up or longer looks, many winter gatherings take place indoors so you can still sport mini and midi dresses under longer jackets (thank goodness for coat check) or wear them to warmer winter getaways (hello, Mexico City!) And if youre ever short on style inspiration, look no further than the streets of Cannes and the red carpets of the Met Gala and the Grammys, to name a few ideas

These brands offer petite sizes: Alex Evenings Alex Evenings makes petite gowns for under $300

This sheath dress features a short sleeved, above the knee cut for a smart and sophisticated silhouette