March 2010

Lots of petite women shop in the junior’s department, or stores geared toward teens. These items are usually cut smaller, so a lot of petite women who have a hard time finding items slim enough can find items cut for slim teenagers to fill their wardrobes. While shopping in juniors departments can yield a lot [...]

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From The Alterations Needed Forum:

by AlterationsNeeded on March 30, 2010

Some goodies from the forum: Two ladies are looking for a good tailor in Manhattan. Recommend one, or post your fantastic tailor in your city. Hairstyles that suit petite women. Some ladies are finding luck with Old Navy skinny jeans. Anyone have small shoe size advice (sizes below 5)?

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Do you ever find yourself gravitating toward a particular item over and over again, only to decide each time not to buy it for whatever reason? Maybe it’s too expensive, or not quite what you’re looking for, but each time you see it, you have to walk over to it, touch it, try it on, [...]

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Petite Shopping Links: 3/26/10

by AlterationsNeeded on March 26, 2010

A reader alerted me that this Daisy Willows skirt runs small. Free shipping on $125 or more. (LOFT) There’s a bunch of new stuff at Ann Taylor, like this charmeuse stretch top, and this shiny pleat shoulder top. 30% off any full price order of $100 or more with code 30MORE.(Ann Taylor) According to some [...]

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Petite Reads: 3/25/10

by AlterationsNeeded on March 25, 2010

Some petite sized goodies from around the web: Spring Giveaway: J.Crew Crystal and Ribbon Necklace (Extra Petite) Expanding Bellies – Baby Bumps Without The Frump (SHORTcuts) Help Me Decide – To Keep Or Not To Keep – LOFT Coat (Diary of a Shoe Shopper) Ann Taylor LOFT Ruffles (Random Ramblings) It’s all in the Foundation [...]

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Petite Outfit: Ever Stillwater Skirt Part Deux

by AlterationsNeeded on March 24, 2010

A big thank you to Wendy for her styling suggestion back in this post. I never would have thought to pair these together! Top: LOFT Corsage Button Down, size P00 Skirt: Ever Stillwater Silk Skirt, size P Shoes: Cole Haan Carma Open Toe Pump, Wine Patent, size 5 Handbag: Chanel M/L Classic Flap, Fall 2009 [...]

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From The Alterations Needed Forum:

by AlterationsNeeded on March 23, 2010

Who are your celebrity petite fashion inspirations? Advice on where to find petite sized sunglasses. Some great petite wedding dress advice & photos! In other news: Petite Asian Girl is having a giveaway over on her blog, Extra Petite! Bloomingdales Friends and Family Event has started. Use code FFMARCH now for 20% off most items. [...]

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