Posts Tagged ‘petite women’

Jun

THE PERFECT PETITE SHOE

For those of us who are a danger to ourselves when wearing stilettos, the kitten heel makes the perfect petite shoe. The mini stiletto heel stands 1.5 to 2 inches high with a skinny curved spine that sets the heel in from the edge of the shoe. Kitten heels originally debuted in the Fifties on teenage girls and were sometimes referred to as a “trainer heels” for their use in training young girls to wear high heels. The shoe was made famous in the Sixties by fashion icons Jackie Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn. This perfectly petite shoe has made a comeback recently. Even high-end shoe designers like Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik have added kitten heels to their collections. Check out www.zappos.com for over 300 pumps and sandals with the popular kitten heel.

Photo credit: Zappos.com

Posted by: Kim at 12:42 pm No Comments » | Topic: Shopping

Apr

CAN PETITE WOMEN WEAR CAPRI PANTS?

The “Capri Fashion Controversy” wages on for petite women. Shorter women truly have a love/hate relationship with capri pants. Some petite women love them, others wouldn’t be caught dead in a pair of capris. Capri pants prove to be tricky when you are short but can be flattering on the right petite figure shape. Women who are 5′4″ or under need to follow a few simple fashion rules when wearing capris. Always, always, always wear shoes in the same color of family of color as your capri pant. This pairing visually lengthens short legs. Good choice: Black shoes with black capris. Bad choice: Red shoes with black capris.

If you are really short, have heavy calves or thick ankles, capri pants may not be your best look. For those of you in the 5′2″ to 5′4″ height range with shapely legs, matching your shoes with your hemline will help you pull off the look with confidence and style.

Gap cropped denim capri pant $54.50 www.gap.com

Posted by: Kim at 5:11 pm 7 Comments » | Topic: Fashion Tips, General

Mar

BLACK AND WHITE: THE PERFECT PETITE PAIR

It is hard to beat the graphic combination of black and white. Here is why every petite woman should have black and white combinations in her wardrobe:

1. Black and white outfits are so easy to put together and always look stylish.

2. You are sure to get noticed (in a good way) in this dynamic duo.

3. Black and white is great for travel because everything mixes and matches.

4. Accessorizing is mindless. Black and white works with shoes and handbags in every color – bright, neutral, pastel, or neon.

black and white dress

There are a few tips petite women need to keep in mind to flawlessly pull off the look. First of all, keep it simple. Too many blocks of black and white on a petite figure is overwhelming. If you opt for a black and white print, don’t wear a pattern bigger than the size of your fist. Finally, remember that black conceals and white reveals. Use this unbeatable combination of color to maximize your assets and minimize your flaws. For example, a pear shaped petite can balance wide hips with narrow shoulders by pairing a solid black bottom with an eye-catching black /white pattern on top.

Posted by: Kim at 6:16 pm No Comments » | Topic: Fashion Tips, Trends

Mar

THE 9 LIVES OF KHAKI PANTS

A basic khaki pant is a “must have” for every petite wardrobe. Dress it up or dress it down. You can wear khaki with virtually any color – neutral, pastel, or bright. This spring’s “Military Chic” trend gives petite women more options than ever before for finding a great fitting khaki pant. Wear this versatile item with:

gap khaki