I'm 5'3" and Loving Fall's Sweater Dresses for Petites Trend—Here Are 24 to Shop Right Now

This 70 percent cotton and 30 percent wool ribbed knit dress comes in petite sizes, so the pleated skirt hits at the perfect midi length. Plus, it's machine washable, so I wear mine a lot come fall-winter, with everything from sneakers and bare legs to full-on tights, boots and a belt.

This knit dress pulls on and falls 40 inches from the shoulder; the substantial flared polyester fabric is just snug enough to show off a petite figure without binding. And since it's a heathered tan color, you can wear it with brown and black shoes, belts and other accessories.

I'm stanning this 60 percent polyester, 35 percent rayon and 5 percent spandex dress for cool-weather parties and the holidays, since it comes in 22 hues ranging from bright to neutral. The slight blouson sleeves and lightweight rib are modest but stylish.

With a 33.5 inch length, this lightweight acrylic blend ribbed dress has a polo neck (super flattering on petites), a flared skirt (nice movement when you walk) and comes in a flattering beige or grey heathered colorway. It's not sized for specifically for shorties, but the smooth knit body is going to fall correctly on both high- and long-waisted petites.

This cotton and polyamide knit dress comes in petite sizes, so the pleated skirt hits at the perfect midi length. (Also, the slanted hemline made me look a little taller and leaner.) Plus, it's machine washable.

Falling 20 inches from the waist, this 53 percent cotton, 27 percent polyester and 20 percent nylon dress is tasteful bodycon at its best. Shiny buttons recall a classic lady jacket, while the stretchy dress is machine washable, too.

This bestselling Amazon dress doesn't come in petite sizing, however the hem falls less than 39 inches from the shoulder, so the full A-line skirt should just cover the knees of anyone over 5 foot tall. With its semi-fitted bodice and lantern sleeves, this machine-washable dress has a definite silhouette yet retains its pull-on comfort.

There's a micro-trend of two-piece dresses this season, such as this pleated skirt and cable-knit sweater duo. Sold as a set and in matching color, the two pieces blend seamlessly into one another and are great for long-torso short women like me. Another plus—the sweater is 100 percent cotton, so anyone with wool, alpaca or cashmere sensitivity can still rock the sweater dress look.

The length, the strategic color blocking and the way the skirt flares out from the waist down—it's all super flattering for the petite figure, and this rayon-nylon dress makes the most of it. This short-sleeved number is a great example of a slim-silhouette dress that can be layered under a jacket or chunky sweater for extra warmth.

Long-sleeved and made of Tencell, this lightweight dress is made in both petite and regular size options. And what's not to love about a three-season ribbed dress that can be worn with or without a belt?

The petite iteration of this sleek dress falls 42.5 inches from the shoulder, so petite ladies are going to get a midi dress they can wear straight from the store, no hemming necessary. The special oomph of this dress is that the skirt is cut to be narrower and has a bit more stretch than the bodice, which is relaxed and has dolman sleeves. The resulting effect is a slimming and lengthening silhouette that's still comfortable...and yes, it's even machine washable.

One of the best things about sweater dresses is their ability to get rolled up in a ball in a suitcase then look fresh upon arrival, without any pesky steaming or laundering. This viscose/polyester/nylon mini is a great example, since in not only has modest and warm long sleeves and a mock turtle neck, but also is designed with a flare skirt that won't ride up when you sit down or take long strides (the bane of every bodycon knit dress wearer).

This viscose-and-polyester dress comes in standard and petite sizing, so you can get just the right length on the skirt (it's a two-piece set) as well as arms on the turtleneck that actually end on your wrist. I like this dress with sneakers for cool weekend look, but it's great with slingback heels and loafers, too.

Rayon/polyester/nylon needs hand washing, but it's totally worth the effort since this versatile dress is so great for everything from travel to professional events. The non-itchy fabric and not overly tight neckline as well as three-quarter sleeves make this ultra-comfortable. It doesn't come in petite sizes, but the mini length still hits above the knee on a shorter figure, and can be belted to become a mini.

In creamy knit acrylic-poly-nylon, this turtleneck dress is medium-weight and versatile. The design is especially appealing since the sleeves aren't too tight, so they're easy to roll up in an overheated space. Part of Ann Taylor's petite sizing collection, the skirt falls 32 1/2 inches from the waist, ending just below the knee.

The polyester knit of this lightweight dress can be tugged tight with the acrylic D-ring belt or loosened a bit, as comfort demands. Though this garment isn't sized as a petite, it is short enough (32 to 36 inches long) to fall no longer than knee-length on petites. Oh, and did we mention there's a great fringe detail running from back to front?

This lightweight acrylic-blend knit dress comes in black, deep teal and bright wine; I recommend getting multiple colors to layer over t-shirts and under oversized button front shirts on really cold days.

While this dress doesn't come in petite sizes, it's a mini with a tie waist so you can custom-fit it to your body. The ruffle hem and cuffs are flattering and add a nice swing with each step. In 11 jewel and neutral tones, this is a dress that, odds are, you can find in your most skin-tone flattering shade.

This poly-cotton knit tunic dress is only 32 inches long, so it's just the right length to wear with tall boots or fancy tights.

It's a deal at full price but on sale, you're out of order not to get this petite-sized V-neck mini dress that's tasteful even with its abbreviated length since it has a straight-from-the-shoulder line. It comes in camel, brown and black, and is the most layer-friendly piece in my closet.

This dress comes in standard and petite sizing, and the longish short sleeves are comfortable and flattering, but not too bare. Figure-skimming, with a mock turtleneck neckline that fastens in the back with a ring zipper, this dress is giving both '60s-groovy and classic. It falls 34 inches from the shoulder, and the skirt has a bit of a swing—I see this with everything from boots to loafers.

Usually you need to pick two out of three with a sweater dress: Comfortable, sexy or proper. This cotton-blend dress lets you rock all three attributes at once, since it's snug against the body while designed to mimic the cut of a classic lady jacket, down to the little pockets and gold buttons.

This mini dress is knit with big cables like your favorite fisherman's sweater, but in nylon and rayon, it's thin enough to wear in shoulder seasons before it gets too cold. This isn't petite sized, so will reach to just above the knee on petites—still short, just not micro-mini. It's hand wash, but dries quickly once done.

This ingenious design is a little bit tennis dress, a little bit 1920s-era flapper and a lot figure-flattering for a petite, since it falls just over 32 inches from the shoulder. It's suitable for pairing with boots, sneakers and lug-sole loafers.