Comments on: Sisterhood of the Petite Women

By: Barb

Barb — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:56:08 +0000

Is there a you tube site where real petite women (preferably over 40 and with some curves) try on clothes so we can see what they REALLY look like on petites? If not, I’d be willing to be a guinea pig and try on anything and everything that clothing companies want to send me…and then either take photos or video to be displayed on line so other women can actually see if it looks good or not. I’d also be willing to write my thoughts about the fit, fabric, etc. This would be a good opportunity for on line catalogs and small stores to find eager women to purchase their products. I oftentimes shy away from on line purchases because so often they don’t fit and then I have to spend all the shipping costs to send them back. I’d be willing to model why it is, for instance, that my 47 year old, size 6/8 petite, 34 D top half would NOT work in an unsupported Cami. But how with a certain Victoria’s Secret bra it would look fabulous:)

By: Hearty Horner

Hearty Horner — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:57:28 +0000

Just because we are petite it doesnt mean we have no boobs or are anorexic! What is wrong with retailers?
So fed up of having to mix and match sizes!

By: Diane

Diane — Fri, 22 May 2009 05:17:45 +0000

I am a “mature” baby-boomer petite and a fashion consultant. I just found your website and will become a regular cyber-visitor. I’m always looking for new resources for myself and my clients and am a big fan of information sharing. Living in a city with limited retail resources, I rely on larger stores when I travel to find a selection of petite clothes. Sadly, as you have noted, even those resources have diminished greatly in the last few years. I will visit ForPetitesSake! Just to know you are out there is encouraging!

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Wed, 06 May 2009 22:11:33 +0000

I am also a petite – 4′ 11 & a half” tall – weigh 97 lbs. When I was in my 20’s, I weighed 85 lbs so can fill the tiny bitty ones pain. It is still hard to find clothes now. I shop everywhere & like clothes suitable for the more mature (which I am a baby boomer)crowd but with a edgey trendy vibe. No sense making ourselves older than we have to be! Right?

By: Rose

Rose — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:01:29 +0000

I know the frustrations of trying to find petite clothes, 'I say to myself 'guess I will have to put on 50lbs, so I can, maybe, find styles, dressy and otherwise, what are the fashion industries thinking???
If you can find petites in most of the stores, you have to dig thru all sizes to find petites sizes, what happened to the petite departments, do we have to march on the streets in front of stores to get their attention???

Rose

By: Kim Dahlman

Kim Dahlman — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:31:00 +0000

You can't go wrong with classic items especially in these crazy economic times. Invest in pieces that you can wear for months, even years to come. I am always a big fan of a black suit for interviews. Update the basic suit with a trendy animal print top, brightly colored blouse in a lush fabric, or a solid layering piece with a striking necklace. Pair the suit with black pumps and you are sure to impress your potential employer with your sense of style. Continue to build a basic wardrobe with classics like a khaki wool gab pant, a pencil skirt, a tailored jacket, and update with trendier tops.
A good rule of thumb is that your wardrobe should be 70% basics and 30% trendy items. Good luck with your job search and thanks for the words of encouragement.

By: Lindsay L Larson

Lindsay L Larson — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:43:25 +0000

Thank you so much for your book, I just read about it online and am going to buy it tomorrow! Anne Taylor Loft just shut down in my hometown, which was a major loss for petite professionals in our area, like my 5′ tall mother, so I hear your pain! I am 4′11, 98 pounds and have always had a difficult time putting a “together” look together, which is quite frustrating for my husband to see me go through. I have some good pieces, but mostly not so good ones. Do you have any tips for a woman of almost 27 who is about to graduate college and move into the workforce? I always nail my interviews with my charm and wit, but I need something that they will remember and compliment me on time and again. I will continue to look at your site! Thanks again for your hard work. Lindsay

By: Kim Dahlman

Kim Dahlman — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:59:10 +0000

Thanks for the compliment. There are really no right or wrong colors for petite women although I highly recommend learning how to use colors to create optical illusions. Dark colors reduce fullness. Light colors increase fullness. Dark colors on a heavy set petite woman will have a slimming effect. If you are one size on top and a bigger size on the bottom, wear darker colors on the bottom to reduce fullness in the hips and thighs. Bright colors on top will increase fullness and even out your pear shape proportions. There are lots more tips on how to use color to your advantage in my book, The Petite Handbook (www.thepetitehandbook.com)

By: brenda

brenda — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 03:13:24 +0000

I love your website.
Are there any particular colors that are better for petites?

By: Kim Dahlman

Kim Dahlman — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:46:06 +0000

Thanks for your comments and I do appreciate the frustrations of those petite women under 5′ tall. Some manufacturers offer pants in 2 lengths – short and regular – including Levi jeans, Lee jeans, DKNY. Dillard’s Investments, and Macy’s J.M. Collections. I am on a constant campaign to get more manufacturers to offer 2 lengths for petite women. Good news about Petite bras, Wacoal makes a bra for petite women. It is available at most major department stores.