The founder of Petite Ave, Vanessa Youshaei, is sharing her advice for finding clothes that fit, as well as which pieces look best on petite women. If there's one thing I've learned as a woman standing at 5'2", it's that, when it comes to fashion, petites often get the short end of the stick pun intended.
Not all stores carry petite sizes, and those that do tend to carry a limited selection. As a result, shopping and dressing for a below-average stature can be a challenge — which is why I decided to reach out Vanessa Youshaei, the founder of the styling service Petite Ave , for a few of her best petite fashion tips.
As a result, I spent a lot of time and money finding and altering clothing. Once she realized she wasn't alone in her search, Youshaei left her position at Google and launched Petite Ave, a personal shopping subscription box that caters to women 5'5" and under, exclusively. Here's how the service works: Customers submit a style survey online, detailing their body measurements, clothing preferences, budget, and more. Through that data, extensive research, and partnerships with brands that deliver quality pieces that are both on-trend and fairly priced, Youshaei and her team of stylists help petites find their perfect fit.
We allow you to shop by body shape and provide examples of outfits that might be suggested for the short or petite girls. We enlisted the help of our lovely shop manager and fellow petite birds within the nest to gather up some solid suggestions to help you on your way to looking great.
Finding the right pair of jeans or pants for petite women can be a big issue, we get it. Cuffed jeans are also a great alternative for shorter leg lengths nipping you in at the ankle and showing off your shape. High waisted jeans or pants will lift your waistline and therefore elongates the bottom half of the body which will make a petite girl appear taller. Shop Threadz Cuffed Jogger Jean. Shop natural for birds Linen Brushed Pant.
Shop bird keepers The Distressed Boyfriend Jean. As with tops, jackets can be tricky for the petite girl due to the sleeve length, however three quarter sleeves will flatter and lengthen the forearms. Too many colors can make you look shorter. Wear clothes that flatter your figure: specifically, tight clothes. Lastly, try incorporating a V- like shape in the neck area ex. Not Helpful 2 Helpful 9. You can wear whatever you want. You may have to try on a few pairs to find flattering cuts, but you can certainly wear cropped pants.
Not Helpful 4 Helpful 6. A big scarf tied around your ribs and waist would look good, or a long, thin piece of fabric draping in front of and behind a dress, pinned to your shoulder with a classy pin. I also love cloth roses of all sizes myself. Make sure to find the perfect shoes for your outfit!
Not Helpful 8 Helpful 5. I'm 5'4" lbs 34D chest. Should a normal t-shirt be baggy? Will it make me look smaller in it or sloppy and wide? It will be best if you wear clothes that actually fit you. Wearing baggy clothes only hides your features and looks unattractive and unkempt. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Be stoked to be petite. Embrace it! While it might be harder to find clothes that work, being petite has always been vogue.
Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0. Steal style tips from petite models and celebrities--there are tons! Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0. Heels also will force you to stand straighter which can have a great impact on how tall you appear.
Getting figure-conscious not baggy clothes is a standard style rule for a petite woman trying to avoid feeling like their figure is swamped by their clothes. Avoid tucking your pants into your boots. This has an ankle-shortening effect.
Look into more advice if you are both petite and curvy. Avoid splitting your outfit in half. Don't wear pants that cover half and a blouse that covers the other half. Helpful 20 Not Helpful 0.
Helpful 18 Not Helpful 1. Helpful 22 Not Helpful 2. Avoid horizontal stripes, these do the opposite of elongating your figure. Helpful 18 Not Helpful 3. In this article, you will find. You can wear elongating layers in winter and fall, which can make it easier to dress during colder seasons when you are petite.
However, dresses are fabulous for petites and you can create a lengthening effect with a one color dress during warmer weather. You can also try lighter-weight layers such as sleeveless vests. You can be any size, which makes it even more important to keep your outfits in the right proportion. When you are short in height you will usually have the following objectives with your dressing:. You may also want to take a look at this article how to look taller and slimmer no matter what your height.
Dark colors are a great choice to create this illusion as they make the wearer look thinner furthering the perception of height. But essentially this tip will work for any color.
If you opt for a form-fitting slim silhouette then this will make you look even taller. A knee length sheath dress is a great option for a petite frame as the tailored silhouette avoids unwanted bulk.
The end result is a lean look that makes the wearer appear taller. Polish off the look with slingback kitten heels, for a little-added height. Shauna chicover50 above read her style interview here looks great in her pink dress. Her on-trend hairdo and her see-through heels add height. Grace Karin belted pencil dress. Getting clothes with the right fit and size is even more important for short women. Ill-fitting clothes will add extra bulk.
If you do really want to wear oversized clothes, make sure to create a good silhouette and that the balance between fitted and oversize is correct. Make sure not to have both wide on top and below. A belted dress in one color is perfect for petites. An obvious way to gain height is to wear a heel.
Getting heels that are too high will make you look out of proportion. For examples on how I wear heels and a full list of recommended comfortable shoes, also check my article on the best arch support shoes. Ana mrsamericanmade above read her style interview here opts for peep-toe booties with a block heel. Steal her look with this similar top , wide leg jeans , sandals , necklace and earrings.
Naturalizer Michelle pump Amazon , Zappos. LifeStride Suki pump. LifeStride Giada ankle boot. Avoid straps around the ankle as ankle straps can make your legs look shorter.
Instead opt for shoes that elongate. Mules are a great option for petites. If you want to wear flats rather than heels, pointed toes can also create the illusion of extra height. Naturalizer Samantha pointed toe flat.
Choose a handbag that fits your physique. In many cases, oversized handbags are not your best choice as they will make you look smaller. FashionPuzzle crossbody bag. To make those appear longer you can wear the same color belt as your pants or skirt as this will make your legs look longer. Recreate her outfit with this similar dress , boots , belt and hoop earrings. Earnda double ring belt.
Although a short dress can be very effective for short people when they are young, I would advise against a very short hemline over Instead, opt for styles that fall just below or on top of the knee. A high-waisted skirt or pants would make your legs appear longer. Kate Kasin pencil skirt with belt. You may also like: what is the right skirt length for women over She adds a slim line belt. Check out this shirtdress from Nordstrom Signature that you can wear with this similar pair of flats , belt and earrings.
Buttoned shirt dresses that stop just above or on top of the knee will create a nice vertical line as well. The shirt dress below could be worn on its own, as a tunic over skinny pants or leggings or you could wear it unbuttoned as a sleeveless vest. Caslon utility shirtdress. Abi stealmystyle40 above wears a cardigan with stripes that creates fantastic vertical lines as the pattern literally points up and down. Get her look with this similar tee , cardigan , leggings , sneakers , sunglasses , and accessorize with this tote from Saint Laurent.
Made by Johnny open front long cardigan. As a general rule, avoid a double breasted style, as these will add width rather than length. Instead, choose a slimline single-breasted blazer. NYDJ ponte blazer. I added one of my own outfits. Check out this similar long red vest another option here , harem jumpsuit , booties , tote , necklace and sunglasses.
Below, you can see a similar long vest from Amazon , which comes in a variety of colors. Meaneor sleeveless cardigan. MBJ V-neck wrap front drape dolman top. This will draw more attention to the fact that your upper body is almost the same length as your lower body.
Longer tops may cut you in half and you will not achieve the golden ratio or rule of thirds see above. They will also make your legs appear even shorter.
However, you can wear longer tunics over skinny pants or leggings. Choose boots that stop just below the knee and avoid boots that end on the mid part of your shins. We already discussed the importance of creating a great silhouette and paying attention to the rule of thirds.
Here are a few more tips. For more tips also see our article on how to look taller and slimmer. High waist pants paired with heels work together to create a long vertical image. Worn with a short top, the outfit creates the illusion of height. They will make your legs appear longer. Wide pants with tucked in tops work really well. Sharryn thestylishwoman above read her style interview here chooses perfectly proportioned high-leg pants.
Steal her look with this similar top , cardigan , pants , sandals , belt , beret , earrings and sunglasses. Freeprance paper bag trousers. Avoid short trousers and pants that stop at the ankle. Best to wear pants with straight pipes or wide legged ones with heels, preferably high-waisted. To read more about the rule of thirds, check out our article on how to wear cropped pants. You want to create as much space between your waist and your bust line as possible. Choose a good, supportive bra.
Maidenform One Fab fit full coverageT-shirt bra. Best not to tuck in your pants into your boots as it will break up the lengthening line. Making sure you opt for the right sizes for your shape will give you a balanced look.
Wendy fashionoverfifty. The v-neck, high-waist, vertical line created by the side split, nude colored shoes and well-proportioned accessories are all flattering options if you are petite. Recreate her outfit with this similar dress , sandals , clutch , earrings and sunglasses.
Belts are often best kept narrow, unless you belt them very high up your waist, or they are the same color as your pants. You may also like: how to fit a blazer.
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