Being petite definitely doesn’t give you the easiest way to go shopping and finding that perfect pair of pants, perfect top, perfect outfit to give you that extra length like your favorite supermodel.
Most women clothing manufacturers today create clothes designed for the average women who are at least 5-foot-5 which makes shopping for petites difficult and they end up altering their clothes for the perfect fit. And with all print ads, commercials, and all the other models around, yes, it’s definitely not easy to find the right type of clothes for a petite’s body frame. But hey, do not fret, as they say, good things come in small packages, so put your makeup on, and let’s go shopping! Here are some simple tips for petite women to help them choose the perfect outfit.
- Dark Colors. Having dark colored pieces of clothes is a classic. Black and grey are just some of the corporate world’s stapled business colors. Petite or not, basic dark colors are a must!
- Avoid color blocking, dress monochromatically. Color blocking makes one petite body frame huge and you don’t want to end up looking big.Instead, wear a single colored dress. Monochromatic dresses create a vertical line that gives the wearer the appearance of being taller.
- Avoid loud prints and large details. You don’t want to wear anything that will overwhelm your shape. Pick clothes that are simple and sophisticated with just a little touch of elegance with the addition of small details and embellishments.
- Vertical lines. Select clothes that have vertical lines or details. It’ll help elongate your body and make you look slimmer.
- Wear fitted garments. Fitted is different from tight. Wear form-fitting tops and dresses. It helps show your body figure. Avoid wearing baggy and loose clothes. These tend to make you big and heavy.
- High-waist. High waist skirt and high waist pants are a must on your closet. Pair it with a nice tucked in blouse and you’re ready to go! High-waist pieces help lengthen your legs and elongate your torso.
- Skinny belts. Never ever wear huge belts. Keep it slim and simple. Wearing huge belts can break the vertical illusion and image of a long body.
- Accessories. Choker and short necklaces are out. Long necklaces help the idea of giving your neck a longer look.
- Bags. Forget those big, oversized bags. Use small purses or hand bags that are proportional to your body.
- High heels, high hope. We all know that the easiest way to add height is to wear high heels. But let us not forget that next to diamonds, shoes are a girls’ best friend. There are many types of shoes a girl can wear, stiletto, pumps, boots, wedges, etc. But to keep it classy, stick with nude pumps. You can never go wrong with nude pumps. Nude shoes can give the idea of longer legs.
Every woman should embrace and love their figure and should be able to wear what they want. Every petite woman who embarks on their everyday career should be able to feel confident in their clothes, whether to close a business deal or just being classy in the office.
About the author: Gilbert Bermudez is a blogger for CashCashPinoy - It’s one of the leading e-commerce websites in the Philippines that offers discounted deals for various fashion products and services.
