Packing a capsule wardrobe for vacation can be time-consuming and overwhelming, so it helps to plan strategically as soon as you book your flight. For short gals like me, I recommend rounding up styles designed for petite frames, so that you can avoid adding a trip to the tailor on top of the laundry list of pre-travel errands. Breezy dresses are especially versatile because you can dress them up or down with a quick switch of accessories, and wrinkle-free styles will make getting dressed even more stress-free.
Talbots’ current sale offers all of the above, plus you can score an extra 15 percent off already-discounted styles at checkout—no code needed. Below, I sifted through the steep deals and found stylish and flattering petite summer dresses primed for travel, starting from $29.
Best Petite Dress Deals at Talbots
Luxe Ponte Sheath Dress
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What’s more versatile than a little black dress? One that’s also reliably wrinkle-free. This style from Talbots features a flattering sheath silhouette, square neckline, and a midi-length hem that makes it appropriate for practically any occasion. Its soft ponte knit fabric is specifically designed to pack for travel and offers a slight bit of stretch to keep you comfy through long days of fun.
Mixed Media Polo Dress
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This Mixed Media Polo Dress is ideal for wearing on the plane ride and straight into fun in the sun. It’ll have you looking put-together thanks to its sleeveless, collared bodice, and it offers comfort and coverage from its long, woven skirt. Plus, there’s an adjustable bungee cord to help cinch the waistline and—wait for it—side pockets. Style it with white sneakers while you’re on the go, then slip into sandals for al fresco dinner reservations.
Denim Shirtdress
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If you’re especially wary of wrinkles, denim will never steer you wrong. Shoppers say this midi shirtdress is soft, lightweight, and very flattering for curvy body types. One fan said it’s a new addition to their favorite travel styles, while another noted that it can “also be worn as a coat,” so it’ll make for a stylish two-in-one and save on precious packing space.
Jacquard Knit Side Tie Dress
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The now-$29 Jacquard Knit Side Tie Dress offers effortless ease from the beach to brunch on sweltering summer days. Made of 100 percent cotton, it’s “airy and cool,” per one fan who plans to pack it for an upcoming cruise trip, while another confirmed it’s “lightweight but not see-through.” It also features a side-tie detail to bring shape to the sheath silhouette, which can be adjusted to lay looser or more form-fitting.
Below, shop more of Talbots’ petite-friendly summer dresses while they’re on sweet double discounts.
Zinnia Gingham Fit & Flare Poplin Dress
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Cowl-Neck Midi Dress
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Belted Shirtdress
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Effortless Jersey Midi Dress
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Ribbed Shift Sweater Dress
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