We get you – our dresses are expensive, but let us tell you why: Our clothing is produced in small quantities - this means higher costs of materials and labor. However, on the other hand it means high quality, thoughtfully made, and unique pieces you won't see many other petite women wearing. Our first petite dress collection was designed, developed, and produced in New York City with a women-led development firm and factory, both of which adhere to ethical labor practices. Each of our designs feature high-end finishes and unique design elements that require highly skilled laborers as they are more expensive and labor intensive to execute (i.e. clean darting for shape and the intricate back strap system on our Leighton Petite Dress and the baby hems, french seams, adjustable straps, and corset-inspired details on our Dahlia Petite dress). Our petite dresses are made from fabrics derived from natural fibers. We chose to use these fabrics because while not perfect, they are more biodegradable and further, they are more breathable and just feel nicer (in our opinion) for spring/summer dresses. These fabrics were also purchased in smaller quantities which also contributes to our higher retail price point.