Short leg problem- what to do for dresses and skirts?

Short legs- how to find dresses and skirts that actually work?

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Super short leg problem- skirts and dresses

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I am 5'2.5. I have a longer torso but my legs are quite short.

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26" inseam.

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This was less difficult when I was thinner, but right now (thank you baby #4) I'm around a size 10/12, depending on the brand. I could just buy smaller clothes before and the pants would always be too long, but I could still find cute dresses and skirts I feel like.

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I don't really need petite shirts because my top half would be normal proportions if my legs weren't so short 😅 i think. Pants are always way long of course.

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I also have a small bust so if I buy a dress for my waist and hips, I am swimming up top! Ugh

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I always look dumb in skirts and dresses because "mid-thigh" hits like just below the knee on me.

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Help? What brands or tricks when your legs are like a child's but your body isn't small? Except up top 🥲

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These are my measurements (in inches) if helpful-

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35 waste

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44 hips

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37.5 bust

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34.5 band

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42.5 shoulders

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26 inseam

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So trying to pick a dress is crazy 🤪

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Someone help me. Thanks!