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My blog is dedicated to providing styling resources and clothing reviews for petite-pear shaped women!
My blog is dedicated to providing styling resources and clothing reviews for petite-pear shaped women!
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They offer petite sizing in many dresses, skirts and jeans. I’ve seen a couple petite size tops in petite sizes but they are few and far between. Their Curve Love jeans are amazing because they are designed for curvy body types. Their denim sizing offered is 23-33. Dress sizes offered is XXS to XL. For sizing reference at Abercrombie I wear a size 28 in jeans and size S in petite size tops and dresses. To my knowledge, petite sizes are only offered online.
After getting hooked on their YouTube yoga workouts, I decided it was time to give their clothes a try too! There 7/8 length leggings work the perfect length for my petite self. I’m also a big fan of their bike shorts because there’s no waist gap! They carry sizes XXS - L in most legging styles.
Currently American Eagle offers “Short” and “X-Short” lengths in their denim. Additionally, they carry Curvy Fit denim, which they launched in the fall of 2019. What’s even better is that they offer sizes 00-24! Petite plus sizing is very difficult to find so I’m glad to see the American Eagle is trying to serve more of the petite community.
They have a dedicated petite section! Additionally, they also offer curvy fit pant options in petite sizes which is amazing for us pear-shaped petites! My favorite thing I own from Ann Taylor is their Button Down Perfect Shirt. For pants they carry sizes 00 - 12 in petites and for petite size tops they carry XXS- XL.
They are a great place to shop for on trend items! I tend to buy my wardrobe staples elsewhere, but then I’ll buy more fun and adventurous pieces here! I tend to have the best luck with their petite size tops and dresses! They offer most items in sizes XXS-XL or 0-10. As of February 1, 2021 they acquired Topshop and Miss Selfridge.
They’re a B corporation that’s focused on sustainability! You can read more about their sustainability efforts here. While they’ve had a strong focus on using sustainable materials to create their clothes, they have work to do in using water saving techniques in garment production. They offer petite sizing in both workout petite size tops and bottoms. However, the breadth of their selection has shifted over time. Sizing wise I generally wear a Size M in leggings. Typically I’ll wear 7/8 length in regular sizing or full length in petite sizing. For their joggers it ranges in some cases I need a petite small and other times I’ve bought a 6 petite or size 6. I sometimes buy their joggers in regular length because they are better suited to me. My favorite pair of joggers that I recently got from Athleta are their Balance joggers!
Based in the UK, the brand was founded for petites by a petite woman! They offer leggings and sports bras in lots of fun colors and prints. While I personally found Lovely Fit Yoga leggings fit my body type better, I appreciate the mission of this brand and you might find that their leggings fit you well! (Because as petite women, all of our body types are different from one another, which is a beautiful thing!) They carry sizes Petite UK 4 to UK 14 in their leggings, which translates to Petite 0 to Petite 10 in US sizes!
Probably one of my favorite brands because they carry such a variety of styles for petites and they offer some great sales too! Typically I wear a Size 6 Petite in skirts and pants. For sweaters and petite size tops, I generally wear Petite Small. They carry sizes Petite 0 - Petite 14 in most pants and sizes Petite XXS - L in most petite size tops.
Launched in 2020 by Tasha Harris. Her online boutique is dedicated to serving petite and curvy women. What inspired her to start the brand was her own struggle to find trendy and cute clothing that fit her personal style and petite pear shape. Even better her boutique offers both petite and petite plus sizes! If you’re looking for comfy and casual clothes then look no further! (Note: The black jumpsuit pictured above was purchased with a press discount.)
While Everlane doesn’t have a dedicated petite line, they carry ankle length jeans which I’ve found are petite friendly. Also they carry Curvy Fit in certain jeans styles. Personally I’m a fan of their Authentic Stretch Curvy Fit jeans and typically wear a Size 28 Ankle. Another item I love from them are their Performance Leggings because they don’t gap! Again they don’t come in a petite size, but the Ankle length was full length for me! Additionally, they share the garment measurements on their website so you can figure out if an item will likely fit you before purchasing. They carry sizes XXS - XL in most tops and sizes 23 - 35 in most jeans!
Right now, they just carry petite sizing online! What I love is that they offer not only petite sizing, but also curvy sizing in their jeans. While their ankle length jeans are personally a bit short for me (for reference I’m 5’ 2’’), I recommend them for women who are shorter petites or individuals that have a shorter inseam body measurement. Many of their ankle length petite jeans have an inseam measurement between 24’’ and 25’’. Additionally, they offer petite activewear which is amazing! So glad to see more brands doing this!
Last summer, I finally decided to give this brand another chance. I’m glad I did because the fit of their jeans was better than my first experience trying them out. What I like about their jeans is that the fabric is super soft and comfortable! The style that fit me best was their Good Waist Crop denim. For jeans they carry sizes 00 - 24 for regular length and petite length jeans. I still need to try out the new petite denim styles that they added. So far I’ve only tried the crop version of their regular length styles.
In my books, J. Crew has the best selection of petite winter coats that are great quality too. Typically I wear a Size 6 Petite in their coats. Additionally, they carry Curvy fit jeans in petite sizes! (I still need to try them out, but wanted to share so that you know it’s a place where you can find them.) They do also carry Curvy Fit button down shirts, however I wasn’t impressed with the fabric. I’m also a fan of their bathing suits because they last forever!
Levi’s is one of my favorite denim brands because their jeans seem to last forever! I’ve had my 721 skinny jeans (gray pair above) for nearly 5 years now! While they don’t offer true petite sizing or curvy fit jeans, I’ve found options that work well for my body type and height. As I already mentioned their 721 jeans are curve friendly and do not gap. What’s great is that Levi’s offers multiple inseam lengths for many of their jeans. My preference is to buy jeans with a 26’’ or 28’’ inseam, however they do not carry these options in all styles. Occasionally, I have bought their 30’’ inseam jeans, but those tend to be a bit long for me. Levi’s offer waist sizes 23 - 34 in most straight size jeans. Additionally, Levi’s carries plus sizes 14 to 26 and offers short (30’’), medium (32”) and long (34’’) inseam options.
I first discovered that LOFT carried curvy fit jeans from one of my readers! They seem to be quite popular and are often sold out online. In addition to jeans, LOFT has also expanded their petite leggings and pants assortment to offer curvy fit! They offer sizes Petite 00 -18 in most pants and jeans and sizes petite XXS - XXL in most petite size tops. While there are LOFT stores, which carry petite sizes, I’ve found they offer more selection online.
This petite activewear brand is new to the scene and has amazing quality for the price! Think similar fabric and quality as Girlfriend Collective leggings, but for $20 less and bonus they are actually made for petites! I bought my first pair of leggings from them in January of 2020 and I’ve been so impressed with how well they work for a variety of workouts from yoga to running to strength training. Currently, they only offer leggings, but I’d love to see them offer more styles like petite size tops and plus sizes in the future!
While Macy’s isn’t necessarily my go-to store, they have some hidden gems in their petite section that I love! One of my favorite items that I bought is the NY Collection V-neck Wied Leg Jumpsuit in velvet for NYE one year! While I picked a fancier fabrication, they sell a sleeveless version of this jumpsuit in a jersey fabric all year round. Also be on the lookout throughout the year because they often will add different colors and prints! (I used to work in this department at Macy’s so that’s how I know this!) Additionally, in the last few years they’ve made an effort to offer trendier petite styles and have introduced brands such as Monteau. Another reason I’m a fan of the petite section at Macy’s is because they have a great selection of coats ranging from puffer coats to pea coats. Petite sizes vary by brand. They also offer petite plus sizing in pants and jeans.
Their petite selection is limited but they offer it in the categories that count like jeans! Best of all they offer Curvy Fit denim in petite sizes! They have a number of options in different washes. Most styles are available in Sizes 23- 33 Petite.
I love that Nordstrom sells Topshop clothes because they’re one of my favorite brands! Another brand they carry with petite and curve-friendly jeans is Wit & Wisdom. It’s a brand that was recommended to me by a reader! Petite sizes vary by brand.
I discovered that Old Navy had a petite activewear line about four years ago and I have been hooked ever since. The majority of items that you typically need for working out from capri tights to tank petite size tops are $30 and under. Their clothing is a great deal, but it’s also well designed. Most styles are reminiscent of Under Armor or Nike so you can still get cool design at an affordable price. Aside from being budget friendly, they also offer petite sizes, which is hard to come by for activewear. However, they only stock petite sizes online (for petite size tops & bottoms) so you’ll have to shop from the comfort of your own home.
While Outdoor Voices doesn’t carry petite sizes, I’ve been able to find leggings that fit my short legs and cropped length tanks (Move Free Tank) that fit my short torso :) In a InstaStories polls I conducted awhile back, I found that many readers find Outdoor Voices expensive. Here area a couple tips for snagging this brand on sale! (1) Sign up for their email list to get 20% off your purchase, (2) Shop the brand during Black Friday/Cyber Monday when items go on sale. They offer most size tops and bottoms in sizes XS - XL!
If you’re looking to leave the shopping decisions to someone else, then check out Petite Ave! Through their personal styling service, they’ll pick out 5 pieces curated for you! You only have to keep what you want and then send back the rest!
I appreciate the brand’s dedication to offering high quality items for petites. They’re are few brands that offer higher quality items in petite sizing specifically so I’m glad to see they are taking care of us shorties! Petite Studio offers size XXS - L in most petite size tops and pants.
It’s a New York based online boutique that offers petite friendly pieces from indie brands such as Rachel Comey, Lisa Says Gah, Rachel Antonoff and more! The other thing I love is that they partner with brands to offer exclusive petite sizes in certain items like jeans and trousers. I still need to try them out, but I love what they stand for. Additionally, they share the garment measurements on their website so you can figure out if an item will likely fit you before purchasing. Most petite size tops are available in sizes Petite XS - L and most pants are available in sizes Petite XS - L (in some items Petite XL is available).
Banana Republic Factory - Carries sizes Petite XXS - XL in most petite tops and Petite 00 -18 in most bottoms.
Belk - Carries petite sizes, however specific selection varies by brand. Selection of brands available: Alfred Dunner, Chaps Crown & Ivy, Kim Rodgers, New Directions, Rafaella, Ruby Rd and The LIMITED.
Boden - Carries petite clothing in sizes Petite 2 -12.
Dorothy Perkins - Carries sizes Petite 0 - 14 in most petite size tops and jeans.
eShakti - Carries sizes 0 - 36W. They don’t carry petite sizes specifically, but you can customize every item to your height. You can also customize each item to your measurements with a single fee of 12% of the list price per item.
J.C. Penney - Carries petite sizes, however specific selection varies by brand. Selection of brands available: Alfred Dunner, a.n.a., Liz Claiborne, London Times, St. John’s Bay, Studio1, and Worthington.
Next - Carries sizes Petite 2 -14 in most petite size tops and bottoms.
New York & Company - Carries sizes Petite XXS - XL in most petite size tops and sizes Petite 2 -18 in bottoms.
Nordstrom Rack - Carries petite sizes, however specific selection varies by brand. Selection of brands available: 1901, Caslon, Halogen, KUT from Kloth, Maggy London, NYDJ, and TASH + SOPHIE.
Pretty Little Thing - Carries sizes Petite 00 - 10 in most petite size tops and bottoms.
River Island - Carries sizes Petite 0 - 12 in most petite size tops and jeans.
Stitch Fix - Carries petite clothing as part of their subscription box service.
Talbot’s - Carries sizes Petite XS - XL in most petite size tops and sizes Petite 0 - 16 in most pants. Additionally, they offer Petite Plus sizes 14 - 22 in bottoms and Petite Plus XL - 3X in petite size tops.
Universal Standard - Carries sizes Petite 00 - 40 in most jeans, sizes 6 -32 in most skirts, dresses, and petite size tops.
White House Black Market - Carries sizes Petite XXS - XL in most petite size tops and sizes Petite 00 - 14 in most pants. Additionally they carry Short inseam length in select pants and curvy jeans.