These dresses feature empire waists, tiered skirts, lengthening prints and other tried-and-true design tactics to make short torsos look model-long. Whether you're attending a traditional church ...

Anyone with a short torso knows that shopping can be a pain and a half; tops run long, pants reach the ribs and mini dresses look more like midis. And when you're looking for a wedding guest dress?

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