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How I Vetted the Best Formal Dresses for Petites Im a 51 editor who has worked in fashion for a decadeand in my previous life as a party reporter, attended galas almost weeklyso I know a thing or two about what to look for in petite-friendly formal dresses

My group and I had a lot of fun trying on and showing off the different dresses, and the team at Anna's made it so much fun

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A vintage gown (to create timeless charm)

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