Petite women often have a hard time finding clothing that flatters them and fits them well. Being short and having a small frame means you can sometimes be overwhelmed by your clothing, and no one wants that. Fortunately, with a few basic guidelines under your belt, you will be able to dress to impress, regardless of how tiny you are!
Make friends with a tailor. Whether it’s your mother or a friend that knows how to sew or a professional tailor, having someone that is able to alter your clothes to suit your body will make all the difference. It is often difficult for petite women to find clothing off the rack that fits perfectly, but having some adjustments made will make those pieces fit perfectly for you.
Heels are your friend. A good heel or wedge will help elongate your legs. Choose ones that are comfortable to wear and similar in color to the fabric of your pants to keep the illusion of a longer leg going. Flats can and will look cute, too, but if you are looking to make your legs longer, heels are where it’s at.
When choosing juniors dresses and skirts, make sure they hit a little above or below the knee. Cutting your legs off directly at the knee with the hem of a skirt tends to make your legs look stumpy. For pants and jeans, the cut that most often flatters petite women are those with a mid to low rise and a straight cut on the leg. Straight legged jeans elongate your lower half.
With tops, from t-shirts to sweaters, go for a V neck or a scoop neck to give you the illusion of a longer neck. Wrap styles in dresses and tops will ensure that your clothes are fitted to your torso and help you avoid looking boxy or overwhelmed by too much fabric.
Some careful shopping with an eye towards fit and cut and the help of a good tailor when you need it, you will soon be dressing your petite frame to really show it off!
Mon, Mar 16, 2009
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