Cardigan Empire

Salt Lake City Fashion Stylist

  • ABOUT
    • Credentials
    • Press
    • Testimonials
  • SERVICES
    • Color Analysis
    • Fashion Lookbook
    • Local Services
    • Closet Cleaning
  • FIT GUIDES
    • Top Jeans
    • Modest Shorts
    • Leggings Comparison
    • Find Perfectly Fitting Clothes
    • Best Swimsuits for Your Bottom
    • Best Swimsuits for your Belly
    • Best Swimsuit for Your Bust

Fitting Room Friday: Petite Woman’s Dress



Petite ladies are unjustifiably darling. Follow these rules and I pledge to refuse the urge to pick you up and put you in my apron pocket.


Fitting Room Friday: Petites on Howcast

Choose blouses (and ensembles for that matter) that aren’t too sweet. You are a fierce, adult woman; not a doll.

This necklace is the perfect balance of rugged and lady-like. And it’s delicate princess length allows those under 5 ft 3 inches to make a statement without being overwhelmed.

Over the last 12 months, designer denim in petite lengths is no longer an anomaly. Going forward, no excuses will be accepted for dragging, cuffing, or rolling. Hem if you must, and aim for a long uninterrupted line from hip to ankle.

Height isn’t as important as presence. Putting on 4″ heels can make a delicate frame look like she’s raided her progenitor’s closet. Instead choose an appropriately sized kitten heel. If you want additional leg length, try a D’orsay cut.

Finish off your ensemble with an appropriately sized bag. If the shoulder strap is removable (like this one) amputate it. Stick with shorter straps, and nothing larger than the width of your hips.

1 hundred 98 cents = your own Petite fashion look book cheat sheet

Or proceed with your own Fashion Package, complete with a look book & virtual shopping session to compile a portfolio of uniquely customized ensembles.
Feed me fashionably fresh

posted Filed Under: Fitting Room Friday, Tall/Petite

Comments

  1. Pretty Neat Designs says

    at

    These tips are really helpful! Thanks.

  2. Melinda says

    at

    These are great tips! Especially about heels height.

  3. Annie says

    at

    Have you considered articles on hair? I LOVE YOUR HAIR, and, with naturally curly hair and a little help from Cardigan Empire, I think it could look as good as yours instead of the afro I am currently sporting. 🙂

  4. Outback Mama says

    at

    Can you tell me where that Wine and roses bag is from, I love it!

Categories

 

spacer
spacer
spacer advertise

Copyright © 2025 · Cardigan Empire on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in