Petite does not mean cutesy wootsey eeney weeny. And I need a blazer. whelm

[popularinthe80s]

Two questions:
Looking for a short blazer (to break up a long body)
In a deep colour, but not black
That fits a petite

Second question - is there a current petite thread?
Why does 'petite' to some retailers = cutesy, flowery, sicky

I mean offences against sophistication like this
www.marksandspencer.com/petite-floral-v-neck-mini-relaxed-dress/p/clp60445066?color=MULTI

ASOS do a petite range too. I have trouble with petite sizing because it is hugely inconsistent. Some retailers just shorten legs/sleeves and some make the item smaller all over. It’s really confusing.

While I'm surrounded by my people (I'm 5.0), if anyone has seen any decent dungarees please let me know...?!

Sadly I don't have any extra suggestions to those made already, sorry OP.

I have found my people.
Poster earlier up who said they needed 4-6 sizes (daren't flick back as will lose my message) - I hear you. 4-18, then.
Thank you for Banana/JCrew/Whistles recs, will check out.
Musicmum - how long is the Whistles jacket? I really want something that ends above hip level...

Musicmum - this one, I think?
www.whistles.com/product/slim-jersey-jacket-31840.html#cgid=CoatsJackets_Sale_WW&is=false&sz=60&start=0&pid=slim-jersey-jacket-31840&pos=0

That Whistles jacket ends at above hip level on me (5’4”), but it does have to go around a significant amount of boobage (28FF£). I have two and will buy a third when they do another winter colour.

Yep that's the one. It's below the hip on me but not by too much. If you want one that's more waist length I can see that would be hard to find.

Thanks. I might try it anyway, I'll a bit desperate.

Just double checked. It comes to about halfway down my bum at the back. But if you are a few inches taller it would obviously be a shorter fit.

Search online for cropped blazers, I’m sure you’ll find one that will look normal on you (but will be the shorter length you’re after)

This doesn’t look outrageously cropped

www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/coats-jackets/formal-coats/black-crop-34-sleeve-blazer/p/651715601

Musicmum, I'm slightly shorter than you, so I think it might be too long. But it looks lovely.
Healththrowawayx, I saw that, it's a good spot! But I want a deep colour that's not black (fussy, I know).
I'm looking at Hobbs at the moment (but my wardrobe ranges from Hobbs to New Look, I'm not shop-fussy).
Do we want to keep this thread going? Swap petite ideas?
Keep a broad church - petite could mean size 6 or size 22, just short?

Oh I found my people! Off to check out the whistles blazer. Please keep the thread going!

Anyone have recommendations for the perfect petite t shirt? Something that isn’t too long and with a v or gentle scoop that isn’t so low it exposes my bra. And people recommending French brands, anything specific? I have successfully bought from Petit Bateau in the past, including a jersey blazer.

ASOS and Topshop petite have gems sometimes among the ditzy florals and micro minis. I am small generally, not just short, and find cheap or high-end brands generally better, mid-range usually swamp me even in the smallest size.

Me too, OhRosalind! Agree about Asos.
I have found xs in LaRedoute really good for t-shirts - not formally petite, but realistically petite?
Musicmum, does Whistles come up big, small or average?

Jeetly and Jennifer Anne are both petite specific brands that have some great office wear options. May have some blazers that you like but can be a bit formal for every day and are a bit pricey.

I personally like trying to find Japanese brands but they can also tend towards being a bit twee at times. Asos has lots of petite stuff but I find the fabrics hit and miss.

I think it depends if you need something shorter in length/sleeves or smaller overall (eg in width across shoulders).

For the former a decent seamstress may be able to alter.

For the latter you could try a size 6 or XS Spanish brands (Zara and Mango) or H&M. I've managed to find small blazers in all of those (am 5ft).

H&M are pretty perfect on me - I just accept I have to pay to have the arms altered.

My best fitting blazers as a 5 foot 3 size 8 are often from the European brands. Particularly Massimo Dutti and Zara. Also try Reiss and Phase 8.

Hello! Im 5ft I would love there to be a petite thread!

Currently im enjoying that the freakily tall people (anyone over 5ft4) like cropped trousers, this means for the first time in my life i don't have to get trousers altered :)

I feel like Zara are loving the boxy/oversized blazer trend so their blazers are currently extra oversized for petite customers atm. Don’t get me wrong, I love a boxy oversized blazer outside of work to wear with trainers/dr martens etc but definitely need something more tailored for work.

karcheer, welcome!
healththrowaway, yes for work, you need something sharper.
Reiss - thank you - gorgeous - but out of my price range:-(

At 5ft 4 I'm technically too tall for petite clothing but I'm a small build and a size 6 so I do buy some petite items. ASOS has a really good range, and also Boohoo is good too.

@popularinthe80s I'd say Whistles sizing is pretty average. I don't buy much from there as it's all too big for me one way or another but because the jersey blazer isn't tailored it's ok. The sleeves are a bit long but otherwise it's fine.

Thanks, @musicmum

Has anyone petite tried Sezane’s shirts or t-shirts? Wondering if the fact it’s a French brand means it will be small enough (I’d take the smallest size I think).

OhR - good idea. Their website is dreamy. Prices are out of my league at the moment - but they say that their sale starts Dimanche...