Since you are a petite woman, you MUST totally refrain from petite dresses with sleeves or long sleeve. Secondly, if you are aiming for a casual ceremony, then strictly stay away from bold prints and heavy fabrics like tulle. You must also refrain from heavy frills and layers and bouffant sleeves for your gown. Lastly, no matter what kind of you choose, it should NEVER be concentrate on the middle part of your torso. It would be an absolute disaster. It is the reason why an empire line dress is the best choice for you if you are a petite woman. Such dresses have seaming just below the end of the bust line, which creates a perfect fit for petite women and makes them look taller. [via]
