Long dress/skirt hemline

[onthemove]

As a short (5'3") person I have never worn long casual skirts or dresses but I bought my first long dress at Loft yesterday. It was from the petite section but it is actually shorter than I thought it was going to be. It hits about top of my ankle so it is about 3-4" off the floor with flats. Is this a total no-no? Should it be touching the floor? I know the regular size would be way too long, and the waist would be in tech wrong place.

[treedimensional]

I don't like floor length. I much prefer ankle-maxis because they don't trip me up as much and they show my pretty sandals and pedi, LOL. I love it when I can find that sweet spot just a few inches above my ankle. It's so PERFECT.

[ditzydi]

I hate floor length. I'm always stepping on dresses that length. Especially when climbing stairs. The length you described sounds perfect.

[ashap]

I'm completely opposite - if it doesn't hit the floor I won't touch it!

It's really all personal preference.

[emoflamingo]

I tried on a petite maxi at J.Crew and the salesperson said that's where it is supposed to hit. I tried on the regular length but it fit way awkward everywhere else, so I went the petite length. I was happier once I had on shoes and accessories.

[onthemove]

The sales lady said it looked good, but it was past closing time so I assumed she just wanted me out the store. I'll keep it, thank you!