black taffeta dress Donna Karan Women's One-Shoulder Bow-Embellished Ball Gown in Black, Size 12 sleeveless design Lulus | Black Taffeta One-Shoulder

Original photos by Stephanie Maida I never thought Id be a short-fluencer, but here I am, having written about the best formal dresses for petites and fielding questions weekly about the best styling tips for shorties (hint: V-necks are your friend) and generally how to look your best when you come up to everyones belly button (my motto: What Would Florence Pugh Do?)

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