To layer it up, Ill drape a lightweight cardigan or cropped denim jacket over my shoulders (just in case the breeze picks up)
Team with platform espadrilles to further the illusion of height
Here is an example of another drop-waisted dress I borrowed from a friend that was altered to fit a shorter frame well

Body Measurements:SHeight:65-66.9 inch Bust:34.6-36.2 inch Waist Size:25.2-26.8 inch Hip Size:38.2-39.8 inchMHeight:65-66.9 inch Bust:36.2-37.8 inch Waist Size:26.8-28.3 inch Hip Size:39.8-41.3 inchLHeight:66.9-68.9 inch Bust:37.8-40.2 inch Waist Size:28.3-30.7 inch Hip Size:41.3-43.7 inchXLHeight:66.9-68.9 inch Bust:40.2-42.5 inch Waist Size:30.7-33.1 inch Hip Size:43.7-46.1 inchProduct Measurements:SShoulder : 13.8 inch Length : 53.9 inch Sleeve Length : 24.4 inch Bust : 33.9 inch Waist Size : 23.6-37 inch Hip Size : 33.9 inch Cuff : 7.9 inch Bicep Length : 11 inchMShoulder : 14.2 inch Length : 54.7 inch Sleeve Length : 24.8 inch Bust : 35.4 inch Waist Size : 25.2-38.6 inch Hip Size : 35.4 inch Cuff : 8.3 inch Bicep Length : 11.6 inchLShoulder : 14.6 inch Length : 55.5 inch Sleeve Length : 25.2 inch Bust : 37.8 inch Waist Size : 27.6-40.9 inch Hip Size : 37.8 inch Cuff : 8.9 inch Bicep Length : 12.4 inchXLShoulder : 15 inch Length : 56.3 inch Sleeve Length : 25.6 inch Bust : 40.2 inch Waist Size : 29.9-43.3 inch Hip Size : 40.2 inch Cuff : 9.4 inch Bicep Length : 13.3 inchDetails:BacklessDetails:Cut OutDetails:Hollow OutDetails:Lace UpDetails:Rib-KnitColor:BurgundySleeve Length:Long SleeveLength:MidiFit Type:Slim FitFabric:Medium StretchMaterial:KnitwearComposition:100% AcrylicCare Instructions:Hand wash or professional dry cleanTemperature:Late Fall (10-17/50-63)Sheer:No

In our experience of doing pieces on womens views, that relaxed point is always the most important You doubt if rolling or pushing back the sleeves looks flattering, but I disagree
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