Popsugar Fashion Holiday Fashion Cheap Holiday Party Dresses for Petites | POPSUGAR at Kohl's 2 Holiday Party Dresses That Look Amazing on Petites — Oh, and They're $58 or Less 4 December 2019 by Laura Lajiness Kaupke Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Matthew Kelly As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. If there's one dress style that always flatters petite women, it's the minidress. These thigh-grazing styles have leg-lengthening effects and are a particular favourite of ours for the holiday party season. Naturally, we just had to design a couple of playful minidresses for our latest POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's, including this POPSUGAR Surplice Mini Dress and POPSUGAR Printed Mesh Dress, both of which cost $58 or less! Pretty and playful, these affordable minis stray from the expected shimmer-and-shine dresses we're accustom to seeing this time of year, though in that fresh-feeling way that's unexpected and stand out. Sequin dresses? We've been there! Our fiery fuchsia wrap (with a subtle sheen) and leopard-print mini (with sheer mesh sleeves) are spot on if you're after an alternative party look. But the best part? They're ultraflattering for petite shapes whether you're for styling one with glittery heels and tights or luxe-looking boots and a mini bag. To illustrate just how flattering these minidress are on a petite frame, our 5'1" fashion editor Sarah Wasilak put both styles to the test. Ahead, witness her refreshingly festive looks starring affordable dresses from POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's. Then, shop her exact pieces (plus some affordable alternatives) to get yourself party-ready for December. Related: This $68 Party Dress Is So Good, I'm Wearing It to 3 Different Holiday Events The Petite Party Dress: A Faux-Wrap Mini Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Matthew KellyProduct Credit: POPSUGAR at Kohl's dress, AERA heels, Mango bag, Simply Vera Vera Wang tights, Roxanne Assoulin earrings, Barbela necklace and rings. Makeup by Glamsquad. "I love a modest silhouette in a splashy in colour and this faux-wrap style hits in that perfect spot, right above the knee." — Sarah Wasilak The Petite Party Dress: A Faux-Wrap Mini Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Matthew KellyProduct Credit: POPSUGAR at Kohl's dress, Mango bag, Barbela rings. "I love the glitzy tights and shimmering heels for a festive touch — they instantly give me height and feel perfectly glamorous for a party." — SW POPSUGAR Surplice Mini Dress Image Source: kohls.com POPSUGAR Surplice Mini Dress ($58) POPSUGAR Surplice Mini Dress $58 from kohls.com Buy Now Aera Alexandra Heels Image Source: aeranewyork.com Aera Alexandra Heels ($395) Aera Alexandra Heels $395 from aeranewyork.com Buy Now Zara Vinyl High Heeled Sandals With Jewels Image Source: zara.com Zara Vinyl High Heeled Sandals With Jewels ($70) Zara Vinyl High Heeled Sandals With Jewels $70 from zara.com Buy Now Simply Vera Vera Wang Runway Metallic Pinstripe Tights Image Source: kohls.com Simply Vera Vera Wang Runway Metallic Pinstripe Tights ($10, originally $16) Simply Vera Vera Wang Runway Metallic Pinstripe Tights $10 from kohls.com Buy Now Mango Croc-Effect Bag Image Source: shop.mango.com Mango Croc-Effect Bag ($40) Mango Croc-Effect Bag $40 from shop.mango.com Buy Now Barbela Diamond Lira Ring Image Source: barbeladesign.com Barbela Diamond Lira Ring ($910) Barbela Diamond Lira Ring $910 from barbeladesign.com Buy Now Amy O Audra Ring Image Source: amyojewelry.com Amy O Audra Ring ($95) Amy O Audra Ring $95 from amyojewellery.com Buy Now The Petite Party Dress: A Faux-Wrap Mini + Faux-Fur Coat Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Matthew KellyProduct Credit: POPSUGAR at Kohl's dress and coat, AERA heels, Mango bag, Simply Vera Vera Wang tights, Roxanne Assoulin earrings, Barbela necklace and rings. Makeup by Glamsquad. Keep the glamour going by layering on a faux-fur coat in cold weather. The Petite Party Dress: A Faux-Wrap Mini Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Matthew KellyProduct Credit: POPSUGAR at Kohl's dress and coat, Roxanne Assoulin earrings, Barbela necklace and rings. Makeup by Glamsquad. For a playful finish? Colourful jewellery and a croc-effect mini bag! POPSUGAR Faux Fur Coat Image Source: kohls.com POPSUGAR Faux Fur Coat ($49, originally $98) POPSUGAR Faux Fur Coat $49 from kohls.com Buy Now Roxanne Assoulin Drip Drop Gold-Tone Swarovski Crystal Clip Earrings Image Source: Net-a-Porter.com Roxanne Assoulin Drip Drop Gold-Tone Swarovski Crystal Clip Earrings ($90, originally $180) Roxanne Assoulin Drip Drop Gold-Tone Swarovski Crystal Clip Earrings $90 from net-a-porter.com Buy Now Stella + Ruby Graduated Drop Earrings Image Source: shopbop.com Stella + Ruby Graduated Drop Earrings ($39, originally $56) Stella + Ruby Graduated Drop Earrings $39 from shopbop.com Buy Now Barbela Isa Decade Necklace Image Source: barbeladesign.com Barbela Isa Decade Necklace ($295) Barbela Isa Decade Necklace $295 from barbeladesign.com Buy Now Express Three Stone Layered Necklace Image Source: express.com Express Three Stone Layered Necklace ($12, originally $25) Express Three Stone Layered Necklace $12 from express.com Buy Now The Petite Party Dress: A Leopard-Print Minidress Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Matthew KellyProduct Credit: POPSUGAR at Kohl's dress, ALDO boots, Zara bag, Calzedonia tights, Lele Sadoughi headband, Barbela ring, vintage belt. Makeup by Glamsquad. "I love a long-sleeved dress in cold weather and this monochromatic print felt unexpected for a holiday party with tall croc-effect boots." — SW POPSUGAR Printed Mesh Dress Image Source: kohls.com POPSUGAR Printed Mesh Dress ($30, originally $60) POPSUGAR Printed Mesh Dress $30 from kohls.com Buy Now Glamorous Faux Croc Waist and Hip Jeans Belt Image Source: asos.com Glamorous Faux Croc Waist and Hip Jeans Belt ($13) Glamorous Faux Croc Waist and Hip Jeans Belt $13 from asos.com Buy Now ALDO Adroenia Knee-High Boots Image Source: aldoshoes.com ALDO Adroenia Knee-High Boots ($110, originally $220) ALDO Adroenia Knee-High Boots $110 from aldoshoes.com Buy Now Calzedonia 20 Denier Action Tights Image Source: us.calzedonia.com Calzedonia 20 Denier Action Tights ($20) Calzedonia 20 Denier Action Tights $20 from us.calzedonia.com Buy Now The Petite Party Dress: A Leopard-Print Minidress Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Matthew KellyProduct Credit: POPSUGAR at Kohl's dress, Lele Sadoughi headband, Roxanne Assoulin bracelets, Barbela rings, vintage belt. Makeup by Glamsquad. "By breaking this dress up with a thick belt (also faux-croc!), I feel as though I elongated my torso and added some dimension. It's a welcome change from a simple LBD." — SW The Petite Party Dress: A Leopard-Print Minidress Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Matthew KellyProduct Credit: POPSUGAR at Kohl's dress, Zara bag, Roxanne Assoulin bracelets, Barbela rings, vintage belt. Aold bracelets, sparkly rings, and a faux-fur mini bag are so-fun accents! Zara Faux Fur Mini Crossbody Bag Image Source: zara.com Zara Faux Fur Mini Crossbody Bag ($40) Zara Faux Fur Mini Crossbody Bag $40 from zara.com Buy Now Roxanne Assoulin Golden Hour Bracelet Image Source: roxanneassoulin.com Roxanne Assoulin Golden Hour Bracelet ($80) Roxanne Assoulin Golden Hour Bracelet $80 from roxanneassoulin.com Buy Now Lele Sadoughi Jet Velvet Padded Headband Image Source: lelesadoughi.com Lele Sadoughi Jet Velvet Padded Headband ($75) Lele Sadoughi Jet Velvet Padded Headband $75 from lelesadoughi.com Buy Now Forever 21 Velvet Padded Headband Image Source: forever21.com Forever 21 Velvet Padded Headband ($5) Forever 21 Velvet Padded Headband $5 from forever21.com Buy Now Barbela Diamond Portia Ring Image Source: barbeladesign.com Barbela Diamond Portia Ring ($1,580) Barbela Diamond Portia Ring $1,580 from barbeladesign.com Buy Now Tai Jewellery Triple Gold And Opal Stack Rings Image Source: taijewelry.com Tai Jewellery Triple Gold And Opal Stack Rings ($80) Tai Jewellery Triple Gold And Opal Stack Rings $80 from taijewellery.com Buy Now Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Matthew KellyProduct Credit: POPSUGAR at Kohl's dress, Lele Sadoughi headband, Roxanne Assoulin bracelets, Barbela rings, vintage belt. 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