As a 4’11 girlie with a short torso and narrow hips, getting dressed can be incredibly difficult. Balancing my proportions the right way requires clothes that are made for my height and body type. For me that means mid-rise, never skinny jeans, and v...
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Tops
Bottoms
Dresses
Sets
Accessories
Shoes
Tops
Stay away from boxy, oversized, super puffy, and long tops and jackets unless they’re belted. You want to create shape by defining your waistline as much as you can.
Cropped and fitted jackets are the best way to go so that you’re not being drowned by the jacket. A defined waistline is key
PETITE LIGHT BLUE FITTED ZIP UP DENIM JACKET
I love when my collarbones show idk I feel like a princess
Petite Black Cotton Slouchy Ruched Detail T-Shirt
Even though this is puffy, it cuts at the waist and is cinched so it should still work great for petites
Petite Cream Funnel Neck Ruched Waist Puffer Jacket
This top is perfect for short torsos since it’s cropped, plus it has a beautiful neckline
Ashlinn Off Shoulder Drapey Top Black
Bottoms
This is hard because all petites have different body shapes, personally I go for mid-rise, a little too long, and straight-wide leg, never skinny. Skirts that are a line, meaning they are smaller at the waist and go outwards towards the bottom, reall...
A staple in every wardrobe! Sweatpants that don’t cinch at the bottom are so much more flattering on short legs
PETITE ASH GREY STRAIGHT LEG SWEATPANTS
A satin maxi skirt is a closet staple and we shouldn’t be left out just because most maxi skirts could be worn as a maxi dress on us
PETITE BLACK SATIN FLOWY MAXI SKIRT
Denim TRUE mini skirt! Because I have such short legs I need skirts to be MINIII
Warna Low Rise Denim Mini Skirt Dark Wash Petite
I have had my eye on these for a while I just never catch them with my size in stock
ASOS DESIGN Circular Design Collection Petite wide leg dad jeans in authentic midwash
Cream sweats look so much more elevated and chic
Petite Cream Straight Leg Sweatpants
a little fun pattern pant with black top would slay
Petite Brown Leopard Print Denim Wide Leg Jeans
Just ordered these! I'll update y'all if they work or not
Rivete Petite Curvy Let Down Hem Low Rise Wide Leg Jeans in Aura Wash
these come in short length!
We The Free Luna Mid-Rise Straight Jeans
Dresses
Mini dresses and regular length MIDI dresses are key. An average height midi dress is almost always the perfect maxi dress. I personally wouldn’t try to find a midi dress that works on a petite frame, as it seems to make us look shorter.
Going out dress! Sorry girls but mini dresses are the way to go
Original Sin Dress in Onyx
This is the dress of my dreams Ooh my gosh
Ann Mini Dress in Ivory
Cottage core cutie! I think on me this would still be full length so I’m not worried about the midi part
Maude Club Alicia Petite 100% Cotton Midi Dress
Sets
I’m a sucker for monochromatic matching sets. It just looks good and makes getting dresses so much easier
Easy matching set for going out
Petite Black Ribbed High Waisted Mini Skirt Co-ord
A monochromatic matching set is tea
Petite Black Cotton Contrast Cuff Long Sleeve Top
Comfy, cute, casual. And petite length 🤌🏻
Petite Black Soft Cotton Low Rise Straight Leg Trousers
Accessories
When it comes to purses, try to wear small shoulder bags that while wearing, don’t go beyond your the smallest of your waistline. Also never wear crossbody bags!
This looks like the perfect bag length for a short girl
Suede Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 26 in Dark Chocolate
Another mini shoulder bag by coach
Textured Pebble Leather Drifter Shoulder Bag in Black
A quality leather bag is a great investment piece for your wardrobe
Rue Cargo Mini Shoulder Bag in Black
Shoes
Pointed toe pumps are going to be your best friend. These are so elongating and flattering on us!
