Petite dressing is finally getting the attention it deserves with the new Louise Thompson Edit at Nobody's Child.
If you’re under 5’3”, you’ll know the feeling all too well. You order that viral dress, eagerly unbox it when it arrives- and then immediately realise you're swamped in fabric like a little kid wearing their mother's clothes. The waist sits somewhere near your hips, the hem pools dramatically on the floor, and suddenly your dream outfit needs a trip to the tailor. However, short queens won't fail to have clocked that Louise Thompson (who stands at around 5 ft tall) seems to have quietly cracked the code. Season after season, the former Made in Chelsea star has been spotted out wearing one brand in particular: Nobody’s Child. In fact, she’s become something of an accidental poster girl for the label - so it feels only fitting that the two have finally made it official.
Louise Thompson x Nobody’s Child’s new edit is intended to make women feel confident, comfortable and truly themselves. Too often women of a smaller stature feel like an after thought, but every style in this collection comes in both regular and specifically petite sizing. That means that rather than simply shortening hems, the collection has been carefully redesigned to properly fit smaller frames. Shoulders are brought in, waists and bust darts repositioned, knee placements adjusted and lengths recalibrated to ensure each piece sits exactly where it should through the body. The result? Pieces that actually fit and flatter smaller frames without needing to take things into your own hands.
And if Nobody’s Child wasn’t already on your radar for the perfect event dress, consider this your sign. The brand has been quietly dominating the affordable occasionwear space season after season, and this edit delivers some seriously strong contenders for wedding season.
At the top of my spring wish list is the Bandeau Linen Midi Dress in a perfect shade of green (already purchased), which feels tailor-made for sunny ceremonies and garden parties alike. Meanwhile, the buttery yellow Kiki Leopard-Print Maxi proves that yes, a genuine petite-friendly maxi that doesn’t overwhelm your frame does exist. We’re also particularly obsessed with the Polka Dot Capri Trousers - because when they’re designed for petite proportions, they’ll finally hit at the exact cropped length they’re supposed to.
Safe to say this is one drop petite shoppers won’t want to sleep on - and like most Nobody's Child pieces, that means they're primed to sell out. So scroll on to shop the best pieces from Louise Thompson’s Nobody’s Child edit before they go.
Green Linen-Blend Bandeau Fia Midi Dress
£99.00
I feel like this is on track to be the dress of the summer. It's simple but impactful - there's nowhere you can't wear it. Cute with flats, easily dressed up with heels and a mini bag.
Stone Pleated Wide Leg Tailored Trousers
£99.00
Trousers are something I hugely struggle with - and I've spent a small fortune on tailoring over the years. These are perfection - beautifully cut and wide without feeling i'm drowning in fabric. So chic with the matching short sleeve jacket on a dressy day, or with a simple tank top and sandals.
Black Gingham Embroidered Cropped Trousers
£79.00
If you wear a cropped regular sized trouser, it basically turns into a weird length that cuts you off at all the wrong points. This petite version hits the spot - perfectly cut to the ankle to show off your shoes.
Blue Floral Chiffon Logan Midi Dress
£130.00
This is so beautiful - another contender for wedding season. For a nighty style dress, the cinch is crucial to avoid looking, well, like you're wearing a nighty. This is nipped at the waist for a flattering fit and the perfect length for a low heel.
Cream Lace Trim Jasmine Midi Dress
£150.00
Obsessed with the embroidered detail on this pretty tea dress. Again, it's a genuine midi made for shorter heights so no awkward lengths here. This is great for holiday dinners.
Green Polka Dot Spot Capri Trousers
£75.00
There's no way I could wear these if they weren't made with petite heights in mind! Perfectly cropped below the knee, this look is a must.
Blue Striped Shirred Waist Midi Skirt
£79.00
Not to keep beating the same drum, but regular midis never feel like midis on short girls so I'm more than pleased to have a spring-perfect skirt at my disposal that falls to the right length.
White Broderie Anglaise Peter Pan Collar Blouse
£69.00
Loving the clash of this pretty, almost boho top with the toughness of denim (yep, the dungarees are available in petite too!).
Brown Stripe Lilijana Halter Neck Midi Dress
£89.00
This striped halterneck is a summer essential - holidays, parties, dinners, days in the park. It does it all.
Butter Yellow Leopard Print Kiki Midi Dress
£140.00
I'm eyeing this up for event season - and until then, I'll be layering with an oversized sweatshirt and trainers. Ob-sessed.
Boucle Collared Short Sleeve Jacket Green
£135.00
This boucle-textured jacket is a playful interpretation of heritage-inspired styles. Perfect for summer workwear with a loafer, or with kitten heels for an event.
Butter Yellow Bandeau Kiva Midi Dress
£110.00
A maxi that doesn't drag on the floor and get stuck in my heel on a dancefloor? Sign me up.