The petite thread: for the short (of whatever size, shape or taste)

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@lougirl
@Sooverthemill
@TooMinty
@peachypetite
@peachypips
@Tinkerpony
@NearWildHeaven
@rk47
And anyone else who fits under the pencil mark on the wall, all welcome.
Share your petite finds, disappointments and tips here.
This is where the petite party started: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/style_and_beauty/4041075-long-cardigan-for-short-person?pg=1

My fellow vertically challenged people. 5”2 (well actually 5” 1and 3/4). Great thread!

@mena51 We’re the same measurements, nice to hear positives about J Crew & Everlane. I’ve been wanting to try their clothes but have been hesitant.

Just a complaint about Gap, I really like their jeans but don’t understand why they don’t have petites in a UK 2, but you can get regular in a 2 .

Minuet are all petit clothes but tend not to be very casual.
A lot of the good petit ranges seem to have gone, Principles Petit, Anne Brooks.
Last time I bought jeans from Matalan, few years ago now though, you could pick the leg length by the inch instead of just “short, regular, long “ which was useful.
I have the same problem with knee length boots, some are too long & hit you in the knee joint, most uncomfortable when you try to walk or sit.

I used to have calf length boots but not seen any for a while.

Great thread. Hello 5”0 here and size 14 trouser 12 top.
I’m looking for new tops, I often go for regular 3/4 sleeves as I’m too fat if arm for petite.

@Darklane

Minuet are all petit clothes but tend not to be very casual. A lot of the good petit ranges seem to have gone, Principles Petit, Anne Brooks. Last time I bought jeans from Matalan, few years ago now though, you could pick the leg length by the inch instead of just “short, regular, long “ which was useful. I have the same problem with knee length boots, some are too long & hit you in the knee joint, most uncomfortable when you try to walk or sit.

Oh god I never thought of this problem with knee boots! I have longish calves. But of course shorter people are going to need shorter knee boots or they will be impossible to wear.

5ft 1 and UK size 6. Tbh I don't find it that hard to find dresses/ trousers that fit.
But then I guess I have weeded out all the shops where their smallest size is too big. Hobbs is good (though expensive, I buy in the sales).

What I find hard are tops, because they are all too long! I need short tops. Any recommendations for tops? (t-shirts, shirts, jumpers etc).

Dune has some calf length boots darklane

I bought some from Duo as well a few years ago.

Can anyone recommend some comfy, casual petite dungarees?

I had some lovely ones from Sainsburys last year but the buckle snapped! I don't want trendy fashion ones - skinny fit or ripped. Just practical ones for walks in the woods and crawling around on the floor with kids.

@AuldFox. Thank you, will take a look.

I have found my people! I am 4'10" and a 6/8/10 depending on brand and style. Feet are 2.5. I am an apple shape and very short waisted so anything fitted is really difficult for me.

I love DP Petite dresses and Uniqlo in general. I also like Mint Velvet in their smallest sizes. The only trousers I don't have to take up are the M&S shortest ones.

Off to look at the Sainsbury's petite section now!

I find getting boots a bit of a nightmare as well. Like you say standard boots finishing on the knee which is unflattering, uncomfortable and impractical. I've had 2 pairs of DM boots which have been exactly the right length.i kept them for years and just had them well-heeled every couple of years!

Well heeled = reheeled stupid auto correct!

Loving this thread, thanks for starting it

I'm 5'2" and a size 8/10 (more a 10 now thanks to my age and lockdown!!) Our local seamstress gets a lot of business from me!

I just had some Next petite size 6 dungerees arrive and I think they look nice! Fit lovely.

Id love to be the sort of woman who looks fabulous in dungarees, I fear I rather look like a toddler. There's some styles that just don't translate well to being shrunk.

Sorry - not to say I dont think dungarees look good on shorter ladies, just on me, there's a touch of the (only just) over grown toddler/ cbeebies presenter.

@IceniWarrior

I just had some Next petite size 6 dungerees arrive and I think they look nice! Fit lovely.

Are these summer or normal dungarees? Next didn't used to fit me really but I know I've put on weight since march (want to lose it) who knows maybe it'll fit me better now...

@DisgruntledGuineaPig

Sorry - not to say I dont think dungarees look good on shorter ladies, just on me, there's a touch of the (only just) over grown toddler/ cbeebies presenter.

Yes I cannot pull off dungarees either

I feel I look about 8 wearing dungarees! (I've got some but I just wear them indoors or going for a walk!)

They were these. Look nice with a black vest for summer and a polo for winter

www.next.co.uk/g8176s10/328544#328544

I love my dungarees, and I don't care if I look like a giant toddler/minion/70s kids tv presenter... I have Fatface size 6, they are quite spacious. I wear them with the straps shortened as far as they go and legs turned up 3 times.

Great thread! I’m 5ft 2. Uk Size 6.

I’m a big fan of

Boden petite
Dorothy Perkins petite (although I’m 41 now so have to be careful what I buy!)

Don’t regularly buy from the high street as sizes don’t usually work.

Any recommendations are welcome!

Greetings! I'm 4ft 10, size 10, shoe size 3. I find most petite ranges too long - I mean 5ft 3 isn't really small is it?

I buy Gap petite jeans as they actually fit. Just bought a Didriksons girls' winter jacket and spent about 3 hours trying to decide between age 11-12 and 13. Went for the bigger size and hoping it won't swamp me.

@littlequestion I agree that most petite ranges are too long (at least for bottom half anyway) and to me, 5 foot 3 isn't that short really.

It's interesting that so many things people suggest are only available online, making it harder (to me anyway)

I always had a dream to create 'Petite Petite' clothes for the very petite.