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Dresses That Run Small: BCBG Max Azria Petites

by AlterationsNeeded on March 23, 2009

How strange that some petite lines by designers are only available at certain department stores…and usually only at Nordstrom. For instance, did you know Burberry makes petite coats? But you won’t find them on the Burberry website or boutiques…where you will find them is on nordstrom.com or in Nordstrom stores…weird huh? Well, the same goes for the BCBG Max Azria petite dresses that I tried on recently in my local Nordstr…

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Wrap Dresses For Petites: BCBG

by AlterationsNeeded on November 20, 2009

What’s my favorite kind of dress, you ask? The wrap dress of course! Why, you ask? Well…you see…because you can wrap it tightly around petite curves in a flattering and fitted way! Check out these BCBG petite wrap dresses: BCBG Matte Jersey Wrap Dress, $98 Also available in red and black, these dresses are available in size Petite XS! I tried some BCBG petite dresses in size Petite XS in this post, and t…

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Petite Dress on Sale: BCBG

by AlterationsNeeded on December 1, 2009

Oh boy…the sales are everywhere! Yay! And who doesn’t love finding petite friendly items at a discount? Like this dress by BCBG: BCBG Split Neck Dress, $178 $99.90 This dress is available in size Petite XXS! I tried BCBG dresses in size Petite XS in this post…and this dress is a whole size smaller than the ones I tried on. Get free shipping at Nordstrom on $100 or more with code: HOLIDAY09 Related Post…

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Brand that Sometimes Runs Small: Banana Republic Petites

by AlterationsNeeded on September 14, 2008

…n are of this variety. For example, this top fit me fantastically! Petite sleeveless tie-neck top (rayon/spandex) Jackets: I’ve found a few blazers in P00 that have worked me, and each one has had the word “stretch” on the label. Go figure, since the stretchy fabric garments are cut smaller right? Look for things that say “stretch”, and there’s a chance it’ll fit. Pants: Just like with the jackets, the P00 pants that have the word “stretch” so…

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LA Sample Sales: Paige and Frankie B.

by AlterationsNeeded on December 12, 2008

I just found listings for two sample sales happening today in Los Angeles! Paige Premium Denim size 24 jeans generally run small in the thigh, and even make a petite length in some styles. Label: Paige Premium Denim Deal: Sample sale, featuring variety of styles, washes and sizes at $50 When/Where: Friday, December 12, 9am-3pm, 127 East 9th Street, Suite 209, Downtown Frankie B. Jeans make size 23 (very rare!) and I’ve also heard this je…

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Tiny Bras: The Elusive Size 30 Bra Band

by AlterationsNeeded on March 30, 2009

…#8217;s a big plus! Nordstrom will also ship to your home for free if you inquire about a size in store. Standard shipping in the US is $8. They also ship to Canada. Free in store returns, or $6 by mail with pre-paid shipping label. By far the largest online selection I’ve found so far. Carries as small as a size 28AA with lots of cute options for every size. Standard shipping is $4.95 in the US. They ship internationally through their UK w…

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Petite Haute Couture Fashion House Gets a Modern Makeover

by AlterationsNeeded on May 2, 2011

…ow us to be ourselves. I’d found an opening where there was no competition and a moment when Paris was overflowing with happiness. (source) Madame Carven designed for her fashion house until 1993, at the age of 84. Her label fell into obscurity, and now, not many women are have heard of the once famous brand. A new designer has been tapped to revive the brand in recent years, and Carven is starting to make headlines again. The youthful spi…

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