• 30 Jan 2016

Good time of the day, my dear readers! If you are a petite girl, small stature is great! But we, babies, so often have to face discrimination from fashion, which is aimed primarily at the model's appearance. So, you come to the store and what you don’t wear looks like you took it away from your older sister. What to do? Sew? But not every girl knows how to do this, and it can be expensive and time-consuming to go to an atelier. Today I will tell you how ruthless fashion for small women can be, I will give an overview of the trends that are best avoided and which ones you can take note of. Plus, I will provide a list of famous brands that specialize in the production of clothing for petite girls and women.

Choose and wear the right clothes, adapting fashion trends to suit you.

  • Shoes that are contrasting to the color of the legs, as well as being too massive will take a couple of centimeters away from the length of your legs, do you need it? Try to always choose shoes in the color of your feet or at least non-contrasting in color, namely, in the summer, give preference to nude shoes, gold or silver, leopard print, etc. In winter - in the color of tights or trousers.
  • Decided to wear bulky things? Be sure to add heels or platform, otherwise you will lose proportions. It is also advisable to intercept voluminous things with a strap at the waist in order to maintain harmony in the image and emphasize the figure. Avoid very wide belts.

  • Shirt dress. Due to the specific cut, you will look like in clothes inherited from your older sister. Girdle such an outfit with a belt and everything will be different. If your sleeves are too long, then tuck it up (to look taller and slimmer, the sleeve is ideal ¾)

  • Huge bags. If you have a bag to hide behind, throw it away. Buy yourself a cute little handbag that matches your proportions. Ideally, make sure that the bag is no more than 20-25 cm wide and no higher than 30-35, anything larger for girls below 160 cm will look too huge.

  • Maintain the proportions of the upper and lower body. If you wear an elongated top, tuck it in or grab it with a belt, but fashionable cropped ones are a very useful acquisition for miniature ones. But it is better to wear it with skirts and trousers with a high waist, otherwise the "strip" of skin will cut the image and make us lower.

  • The right pants. It's all about the material. If you are the owner of rounded shapes, then choose flowing materials. If you are thin and angular, then give preference to fabrics that keep their shape. If you want to add volume - choose trousers in light shades, textured or with a print. The ideal length of trousers (flared, wide, straight) for miniature ones is 1-1.5 cm from the floor with the shoes with which you will wear. For tight trousers or jeans, the length is best chosen to the ankle.

  • Horizontal stripe. Here the rule works, as in architecture - if there is a vertical (one!) Stripe - it stretches, a horizontal stripe - cuts. By the way, this does not apply to the vest. Horizontal lines - lapels, trousers arrows, oblique zipper, a row of buttons, a slit on a dress, etc. And also the image in one color. Horizontal - contrasting color, wide horizontal print, shoulder cutout, wide belt and the like.

  • Midi skirts. This length "cuts" the legs and makes you visually lower - a delusion. Such a skirt can and should be worn with heels. Ideally - either a floor-length skirt, a miniskirt, or a skirt just above the knee cap. If the midi skirt is in the middle of the shin, then it is better to stand on the heel.

  • Mid-calf dresses are dangerous enough. If you want to look taller, show your legs and opt for dresses and skirts above the knee.

  • If you want a jumpsuit with a print, then give preference to a small print. If you want to look taller and slimmer, then choose a long jumpsuit made of plain fabric.

  • If you decide to wear or purchase sandals with ankle closure, then it is better to choose those whose strap will match the color of your skin on your feet. Better to choose the most open shoes, so you "add" the length.

  • Floor-length skirt - in this outfit you will look like a bell. In fact, this statement is just a myth. Conversely, a long skirt will hide a high heel or platform. By the way, choose a maxi that sits at the waist, as a skirt with a low waist can distort proportions and make your legs visually shorter. By the way, all the girls in the photo below are below 160 cm.

  • Forget about baggy jeans with a hoop, this will only draw attention to your petite size and keep your legs extremely short. Better take jeans boyfriend fit. When choosing boyfriend jeans, make sure that they fit you perfectly. And if you can't find "boyfriends" from the petite line for petite girls, then try on "skins" in 32 lengths, starting from 26 or 27 sizes. They may well sit on short ladies as beloved by all "boyfriends". It is better to wear such jeans with shoes with heels in skin color. Pointed toe loafers or boots, such as silver or gold, will also work. If you are very pulling to wear sports shoes, then take those with thicker soles. Take the Nike Air Max, for example.

I want to note that some of these tips are also suitable for plump ones, because if you look taller, then your volumes visually look less, and you are slimmer.

2016 Trends for Petite

The new season is rich in interesting trends. I already wrote about that, but unfortunately, not all of them are suitable for girls of short stature. Let's see which of them you can safely take into service, and which are best avoided.

  1. White shirt. A universal trend that has not left the catwalks for several years. For petite girls, it is better to tuck it into trousers or a skirt.
  2. Stripes. Be neat with psychedelic tie dye prints. Wide horizontal stripes can make you look lower and add volume.
  3. Sculptural pleats and pleats. Just like stripes, they visually stretch the figure, and therefore you can safely wear a pleated skirt or dress.
  4. Wrap skirt. An excellent thing, it allows you to emphasize the beauty of the legs, adds roundness, hides the tummy. For fragile short girls, it is better to choose a skirt with a tulip-cut wrap, a trapeze skirt is a complete fit. And, of course, don't forget the correct length!
  5. Shine. Now you can wear things in metallic shades, embroidered with sequins or made of fabrics with lurex, on weekdays, for example, to work. If you are small and skinny, feel free to purchase a shiny dress, if you have chic volumes, limit yourself to a small sparkling wardrobe detail, for example, a handbag or shoes. It is best to add glitter wherever you want to create extra volume.
  6. Slip dress. A half-forgotten trend is returning to the catwalks and streets. Almost any petite girl can afford a silk dress, it will look especially good with melange sweaters or khaki jackets. When choosing, make sure that such a dress fits you well.
  7. Bare shoulders. The old trend in a new interpretation - now the neckline is closed, the emphasis is solely on the shoulders.
  8. Hourglass silhouette. This year, designers are literally demanding that the girl have an appropriate figure. And since even the models are not perfect, they gird the girls with a belt. A great trend for all women. For petite girls, it is better to choose thin, narrow belts.
  9. Paperbag - you need to be very careful with this trend! If you are a petite girl, with an ideal figure and your legs are long enough in relation to your body, then very carefully you can "hooligan" with this trend. But ... if you're unsure, it's best not to risk it.

I told you about the do's and don'ts. And now the question arises: where to buy things that fit perfectly and will be in size for short young ladies? I present to you an overview of brands that have online stores with delivery to Russia. So, ordering the thing you like is not difficult.

Where to buy clothes for petite women?

Shops for ladies

These brands and stores specialize mainly in clothing for mature women between 35 and 50 years of age.

  • Ann taylor- known for their classic, sophisticated pieces for all occasions. They have their own collections of things for petite ladies, whose height is less than 160 cm.
  • J Crew- is distinguished by its bright, colorful things and the use of interesting textures. Very high quality items with perfect fit. Also there you can find wedding dresses for petite brides.
  • Macys- it has a large selection of clothing for short women from different brands, including short outfits from Michael Kors, Calvin Klein and many others.
  • M & Co- manufactures clothes for petite ladies over the age of 40.

Shops for girls

  • ASOS- Has an extensive selection of trending items. Some things are created exclusively for miniature ones.
  • Loft- a large selection of casual clothing.
  • New look Is a British brand with a huge selection of trendy items for miniature. Delivered to Russia.

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