You can buy Petite Maxi Dresses at JCPenney, where select styles are cut with shorter lengths and scaled proportions so the dress does not overwhelm your frame
I started by leaving about an inch from the actual bottom first, but then I had a change of plans and ended up removing all of the excess wood from either side using my Ryobi Circular Saw and straight edge guide to help keep my cut straight: (You can see on the other end where I first left a little of the sides.) Now the bottom of my dresser looked like this: Sand At this point, I sanded all the mudded areas smooth using 220 grit sandpaper: I was waiting on feet I had ordered from Amazon so I decided to go ahead and paint
A clean white towel or handkerchief would work well for this process
Before considering what to wear underneath, you should think about the occasion and the level of coverage you prefer
Back Style: Straight with Zip
Back Details: Zipper Details: No Beads, Sexy, Slit, Train Length: Long Neckline: Straight, Strapless Silhouette: Column, Corset, Lace Sleeve Type: Strapless Fabric: Lace Dress Style: Sexy, Sleek