This spring, petite women should celebrate fashion’s return to the 70’s and the comeback of the platform sandal. What better way to instantly add a few inches of height without worring about falling off a skinny stiletto heel! Stacked soles and wedge heels provide both comfort and a nice height boost for their wearers. Look for a variety of cute styles with soles crafted from leather, cork, and rope.
A is for Art Deco Jewelry. B is for Bold Stripes. C is for Crochet. D is for Denim. E is for Espadrilles. F is for Florals. G is for Gypsy Blouses. H is for High-Waisted Pants. I is for Iridescent Finishes.
J is for Jellies. K is for Khaki. L is for Lace. M is for Menswear. N is for Neon. O is for Orange. P is for Platform Sandals. Q is for Quirky 70’s Inspired Accessories. R is for Rose Patterns.
S is for Shimmery Knits. T is for Tribal Prints. U is for Unadorned Simple Silhouettes. V is for Vibrant Colors. W is for White. X is for Xotic Skins. Y is for Yellow. Z is for Zesty Lime.
Orange is one of fashion’s main squeezes for Spring 2011. In the Netherlands, orange is the color of royalty. In the USA, this vibrant color is currently ruling the fashion scene.
Look for… dresses, sporty separates, shoes, handbags, sunglasses, even Nike sneakers in orange hues ranging from tangerine to marigold to melon. Pictured above: Calvin Klein sheath $98 available at www.nordstrom.com in Petite sizes 4P – 12P
A new minimalism rules for Spring 2011 according to all of the top fashion magazines. What does that mean? In fashion, minimalism simply means “less is more.” Designers are trending towards pared down silhouettes, pure shapes, and clean, unadorned surfaces. No embellishment. Not a lot of fuss. This trend is right on target for petite women. My best fashion advice has always been to “keep it simple” and avoid looks that overpower your petite figure. Spring 2011″s no-nonsense clothing hits a fashion homerun by giving petite women a longer, leaner look.
Michael Kors dress available at www.macys.com
