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Review – Short Story Petite Clothing Subscription Box

…– petite size XSP (fits like XXSP) Kyle High Rise Slim Fit Ankle Skinny – petite size 0P Same petite jean, but now let’s look at this cardigan. Also in a petite size, this fitted cardigan follows my figure and hits at the perfect spot on my wrist. After so many years of wearing loose and oversized top layers, it’s nice to have something a little more fitted and short to pair with this season’s wide and baggy bottoms. In fact, I already wore this…

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In Memoriam: Saks Fifth Avenue Petite Department

…looks, clothing executives said, never made the leap from regular sizes to petite. So the very word petite became synonymous with many women who shopped there — working women over the age 50. Petite Saks shoppers were outraged, and responded by bombarding Saks management with complaints. The result was Saks re-instated it’s petite department in a select number of stores…one of which is the Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills, which happens to be th…

Some Picks From Ann Taylor Loft in XXS Petite

…e neckline is too low, just take up the straps. Easy and cheap! Ann Taylor Loft Petite Sleeveless Dress with Ruffle V-Neck, $19.99 on sale from $39.50. I like this dress because: 94% modal, 6% spandex fabric composition means it will be drapey and stretchy. Stretchy means it will be smaller. The self tie at the waist will nip in the dress to show off small curves and avoid looking overwhelmed. Pleated front detail is interesting, but subtle. Black…

Reader Request – Another Way to Wear the LOFT Petite Equestrian Trousers

…k Long Cardigan, size petite xxs Top – Ann Taylor, size petite xxs Pants – LOFT Petite Equestrian Wool Lean Trousers, size Petite 00 Shoes – Christian Louboutin 85mm Pumps, size 35 Belt – Vintage snakeskin Necklaces – Pearl & Sterling Silver (handmade by me); Ruby & Sterling Silver Bracelet – Carnelian and Brass Adorable Puppy – Clinton the Pomeranian (5 months) A reader recently asked for more ways to wear the Ann Taylor LOFT petite equestrian tr…

Petite Fashion Challenge #2 – Wear It Now, Wear It Later

…hrou the Quarterlife with a Smile and Open Arms Petite Early Morning Style Petite Little Girl Petite XXS Psyched for Style Sew Petite Gal Shorty Stories Stylepint The Life of Ann James The Little Dust Princess Tiny in NYC To Brighten My Day Vicky’s Daily Fashion Blog If I forgot anyone, please let me know in the comments! Thanks for participating everyone! If any bloggers want to host a future PFC, please sign up in the Petite Fashion Challenge Si…

Petite Fashion Blog Blogroll

…etite Republic // 4’11” Sew Petite Gal // 5’2″ The Petite Blog // 5’2″ The Petite Sewist // 5’2″ Petite Resource Blogs: Isobella Jade’s Petite Modeling Tips // Petite Modeling Style Favorites: 9to5 Chic Atlantic-Pacific Beige Renegade District of Chic Sara Che Sincerely Jules The Fashion Cuisine This Time Tomorrow Tlnique Building A Wardrobe & Personal Style: Already Pretty Inside Out Style Into Mind You Look Fab Do you know of a petite fashion bl…

Petite Fashion Challenge: A Petite "Don’t"

…(similar here) Tank: Banana Republic Factory Store, size petite XS Skirt: LOFT, size petite 00 (altered in this post) Jewelry: Pearl cluster earrings (which you can’t see) (similar here) Shoes & Belt: Vintage What do you think? Did I pull it off? I think these work for two reasons: 1) They are a neutral color, similar to my skin tone, so they don’t stand out too much. 2) I have a short torso and long legs, so it’s harder to make my legs look stum…

Petite Fit Guide: Improper Fit of Regular Size Jeans on a Petite Woman

…ans I recently tried on: Fading on regular sized jeans tailored down for a petite woman Fading on petite size jeans (not tailored) on a petite woman Do you see the difference between the fading on the regular jeans and the fading on the petite jeans? Fading on jeans should end a little below the knee, around the spot where the jeans would see sun fading when you are sitting down. Because the petite size jeans are made for petite women, the knee ha…

Ann Taylor LOFT Petite Tweed Pants Have Arrived!

…imal. Just the waist needs to be taken in! How awesome is that? Ann Taylor LOFT Petite Marisa Grey Tweed Lean Fit Flare Leg Cuffed Pants, $79 $49.99 Size Petite 00 on me: The waist is a little big: Pants: Ann Taylor LOFT Marisa Tweed Pants, size Petite 00 Sweater: American Eagle Cashmere Sweater, size XXS Top: H&M, size XS Shoes: Cole Haan Suede Pump (similar here) Not only are these pants slim in the leg and thigh, but they are fully lined as wel…

Petite Fashion Challenge #3 – The Look For Less

…hion Challenge posts. More posts with the Burberry Trenchcoats: Henrietta Pertuz Petites Morning to Moonlight Dress Petite-Friendly H&M Lace Skirt – I Wasn’t Sure If I Was a Lace Girl Petite Outfit: Who Needs Sunshine When You’ve Got Burberry? Review: The Elusive Burberry Petite Petite-Friendly Coats: Burberry More posts with the LOFT corsage button down: You Had Me At J.Crew – Petite Size Wool Skirt Petite Outfit: Feeling Lofty Adventures in Alte…

Q&A: Petite Stylist – Trina Gupta

…wever I also have clients on either end of the spectrum – i.e. the size 00 petites and the plus-size petites. There’s a solution for everyone but sometimes it requires a little creativity! Have you ever dressed a celebrity? I’ve dressed people in the entertainment business who are actors or actresses for awards ceremonies and events like that but A-list celebrities aren’t a part of my clientele. I prefer styling non-celebrities because the styling…