satin floor length dress BABARONI BABARONI Stretch Mist Bridesmaid Dresses Sweetheart Sweep Train Sleeveless Pleated with Slit A-line, Mist / US0 From classic to modern Fitted Long Sleeve Satin Gown

Tweeds and plaids, popular in the 1930s, continued to be used in Utility clothing, as did bright colors and patterns which helped offset the literally utilitarian pieces

Part of the appeal is the simplicity

Comfy long sleeves keep you warm on crisp mornings, and the notched neckline adds just the right hint of laid-back charm

To round out the rest, I perused my favorite party-dress retailers (including Revolve, Reformation and Lulus) for styles that are either available specifically in petite sizing (always a win) or fit the bill in terms of safe lengths and flattering features, parsing the reviews to make sure actual petite shoppers have given them their stamp of approval