There are various definitions of the word “petite.” However, when we follow the industry standards, what we can come up with is this simple definition: a petite woman is someone who is 5′4″ and under in height and may either be slim, curvaceous, or in between.
In the past, finding petite clothes that both fit and looked stylish was difficult. Today, however, with just minimal adjustments, petite women can be as trendy as they want to be. Of course there are still clothes that a petite woman would need to avoid and clothes that they need to use more often to bring out their curves, make them look taller, and, overall, make them look better. So, what are the clothes that a petite woman should put on their shopping list? Here they are!
Flare Cut Jeans
Flare cut jeans are great for petite women as this kind of clothing creates the illusion of longer legs. The jeans follow your curves just right and hide extra flesh in your hips and legs particularly well.
When it comes to pants, always go for jeans, especially flare. Avoid capris at all cost! The cut makes your legs look shorter and fatter. Specifically pick ones with the hem covering the top if not most of your shoes.
A Mini dress
If you’re a fashionista who loves dresses, always go for mini dresses. The principle here is completely opposite when you’re choosing pants. When it comes to choosing the best petite dress, the rule is: the more skin you show, the taller you appear. This doesn’t mean you have to get a dress that is so skimpy and short that men go wild. A mini dress that hits just a few inches above your knees is a perfect choice.
Open-toe High Heels
This is inevitable as the problem most petite women have, as you’ve probably already guessed, concerns height. Wearing high heels will increase your height, make your legs look longer and leaner, especially when paired with jeans, and make you look more feminine. Open-toe wedges and pumps are the best choices for high heeled-shoes.
V-neck Tops
Actually, V-neck tops compliment a lot of body types. However, V-neck tops are most flattering when worn by petites. The V neckline draws people to look up and down as well as exposes your neck and makes it appear leaner.
Wrap Sweaters
Wrap sweaters are great for petites because they hang on your body very nicely, accentuate your curves depending on how you wear them, and are very fashionable. The fact that they usually create a V-neckline is the icing on the cake. Some great cashmere cardigans come in a wrap style that are perfect for late winter and early Spring.
Vertical-striped Tops
Vertical stripes are also great for creating illusions. They somehow elongate the body, prohibit focus on a specific part of the body, and elegantly hide parts which you want to cover. Regardless of whether they are cotton or polo, vertical-striped tops compliment every kind of petite body type.
Small-patterned dresses or tops
Big patterns make people look fleshier; small patterns make people appear leaner. When it comes to appearing taller, it’s important to look leaner. That’s why if you’re getting printed or patterned dresses or tops, measuring the design is worth it. If it’s bigger than your fist, the pattern’s definitely too big for your frame.
Three-quarter Sleeves Top
If you want to make your torso look longer to match your “elongated” legs, wearing three-quarter sleeves tops is the perfect choice.
Statement Necklaces
If you’re going to wear necklaces to compliment your dress, opt for statement necklaces. They will bring focus on your upper body, especially the neckline, and even make your shoulders appear a bit smaller.
So, there you have it. A list of all of the best clothes that petite women can opt for if they want to look taller, skinnier and prettier than ever.
Jenny Wells is a personal shopper for women in Los Angeles and Miami. She has found that each article of clothing conveys something different and unique. She loves her trench coat and thinks that having one in your closet is a key wardrobe essential.
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