Welcome to “Small Talk,” my new blog and forum for sharing petite tips and thoughts about the unique fashion challenges that face those of us who stand 5’4” and under. My mission is simple – to ensure that petite women are never short on style. I have the best job in the whole world because my career path allows me so many opportunities to make a positive difference in the lives of petite women. I get to host petite fashion events across the country and share the insider knowledge that comes with over 20 years of experience in the petite fashion industry. Like many of you, I was always the shortest kid in the class and have dealt with the challenges of being a short person my entire life. We all know firsthand what it is like to try on pants that are 6 inches too long or a jacket with sleeves that come down to your fingertips. We know the frustration of finding the perfect outfit only to find out it is not available in Petite sizes. My fashion philosophy is that there is very little a petite woman cannot wear as long as she knows how to put it together.
Petite women just need to follow a few simple fashion rules. People often tell me that I look taller than 5’4”. I tell them it is because I follow my own fashion advice. Check out the Top 10 Petite Tips in my book, The Petite Handbook (www.thepetitehandbook.com) and join me on my blog for “Small Talk” and get a more personal perspective on dressing with confidence and style.
