| The biggest (no pun intended) challenge for many | | | | sizes can still be re-cut to a petite. Before you go |
| petite women is finding business suits and work | | | | shopping make sure you talk to your tailor as to |
| wear. casual clothing can be a little easier due to | | | | the best type of alterations they can make with |
| the fact that they have the option of going to | | | | out compromising the integrity of the design. If all |
| the j.r. ms. section or in some cases even the | | | | else fails, finding a Tailor the specializes in petite |
| children's section. Professional wear for the petite | | | | women's custom suits, is a great way to put |
| woman on the other hand can be a little tougher | | | | together a solid business wardrobe with less |
| as there aren't very many designers or brands | | | | hassle. |
| that create high quality suits in small sizes. "Every | | | | The best suits for petite women |
| thing is just cut way too big" is the most | | | | A suit, whether it be a pant suit or skirt suit, is |
| common complaint heard, and any amount of | | | | always a better look for a petite woman then |
| baggy or sloppiness in the fit can be really | | | | separates. It gives more authority, and since |
| pronounced on a petite frame. | | | | most petite women come across younger than |
| The petite woman and her tailor | | | | they are a little more air of authority in the work |
| The most important thing for a petite woman to | | | | place cant hurt. Its best too look for lighter colors |
| find is a great tailor. It must be accepted that | | | | to create a bigger presence, black and other |
| alterations need to be made in order for the | | | | darker colors can be slimming but a little more |
| clothing to fit just right, so finding a tailor you can | | | | bulk is something a small framed woman should |
| communicate well with can make a big difference. | | | | welcome. Look for shirred or cap sleeves on |
| think about it most women will go out of their | | | | blouses and jackets to give the appearance of |
| way to find a hair stylist they trust, some one | | | | broader shoulders. This is best only for a small |
| they can build a long term relationship with. The | | | | framed petite, avid this if you have a curvier |
| same should be done for the petite woman and | | | | frame or larger arms. Look for jackets that are |
| her tailor. | | | | cropped right at our hip. this gives the illusion of |
| To start off it is recommended that you start by | | | | longer legs and height. In the skirt department , |
| looking towards brands that specialize in petites. | | | | straight skirts and pencil skirts will give create |
| Banana Republic, Emporio Armani, and Ted Baker | | | | more curves. have them altered to the knee to |
| for instance all carry a petite section and have | | | | add a little more "height". Do not go with heels |
| some pretty fashion forward yet professional | | | | that are too high as it can be some what of an |
| designs. If you are under 5'0" it can be tougher as | | | | after hours look and better outside of the work |
| you will be limited to strictly petite sizes as no | | | | place. Opt instead for a mid height heel, which |
| amount of alterations can over come the cut | | | | works well with the proportions of a petite |
| being just too long. If you are 5'1" and up you | | | | women's suit. |
| have a little more options as most of the "regular" | | | | |