Petite Maxi Dress + Blazer

Thanks to Banana Republic and ShopStyle for partnering on this post.

banana republic‘s Friends & Family event kicks off with 40% off your full-price purchase (the biggest sale sitewide in months!) and free 2-3-day fast shipping on orders over $175. This stunning maxi dress caught my eye for a special event, but there are a few pieces for everyday wear such as tailored blazers, petite jeans, and dresses worth checking out. Scroll down to see how this dress looks with and without a belt, and for my other suggestions on this sale!

Other Selling Advice

• Shawl-Front Knitwear dress – as you can see this post. The knit fabric on this is very soft and smooth against the skin and the sleeves have a stylish cape shape. I’ve sized it up to XSP so it fits less in my middle section. This is an income only top version I tried it – if you like a more comfortable fit like me, I recommend getting your upper body as well.
• Racerback ribbed tanks – I have the striped one and would love the solid black and white as a staple too! They are comfortable and look simply stylish when tucked into straight jeans or trousers. I paired mine with black shorts and sneakers just yesterday.
• Captain’s Blazer – See the navy below and read my review. This tailored blazer TTS is beautiful quality and restocked in camel, herringbone and black.
• classic straight jeans – These are a great medium blue wash and the inseam measures 25 inches, hitting just below my ankles. Waist fit was TTS for me and 24 petite fits great.

Sparkly Long Dress

Available in petite, standard and tall

This is a stunning, elegant piece in a petite-friendly length that works on me (5 feet tall) even with flat shoes. You can wear it beltless for an airy, airy look, belt it for more shape, or even team it up with a cream-colored moto jacket or blazer. It’s bump-friendly due to its flowy cut and looks adorable with a slim waistband over the ledge for maternity photos!

If you don’t have much opportunity for a dress like this but love the look, it also comes in a dress. shiny strap top It would be nice when paired with ankle pants/jeans or a wider full-length bottom like on the website!

Do you like this dress with or without a belt more? I’m usually most comfortable with draped pieces at the waist, but I also love the more dramatic full-length flow here!