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Women's Clothes

Petites

Petites Article

In fashion and clothing, petite sizes are standard clothing sizes designed to fit women of shorter height, typically 5'3" (160 cm) or less.

Regular female sized clothing is designed for a woman roughly 5'5" (165 cm) tall (without shoes) and will not fit a woman of significantly shorter height well. Even if the bust, waist and hip circumferences are appropriate, the sleeve lengths, leg inseam lengths and vertical torso measurements (such as the back length and bust-waist length) must be altered significantly to fit well. Misses' size dresses cannot be easily altered to produce the equivalent petite size, since, in general, these lengths (particularly the critical torso measurements) cannot be altered without introducing an unsightly seam. Significant errors in the torso measurements will make a well-fitted look impossible, e.g., if the bust-point darts are off by three inches.

In addition to its measurements, a petite-size garment may have a different design from those intended for taller women. For example, style elements may be added to give a longer, slimmer look, e.g., vertical stripes, princess seams, short skirts, large patterns or patterns arranged helically around the whole body. Unfortunately, many modern "petite" sizes are actually re-named half sizes intended for mature women and, as a result, tend to boxy and unfashionable for younger women. Designs for taller women may also have style lines that appear to shorten the figure, such as horizontal lines (e.g., clamdigger pants or midcalf skirts); hence, even if the measurements are adjusted correctly, a petite-size version of a regular-size garment may be unflattering

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ANN TAYLOR PETITES brown linen lined trousers pants 10P

$5.99
PETITE DRESS -NEW- SZ.10P-POSITIVE ATTITUDE-WINE COLOR

$9.99
GAP SIZE 12A 12 ANKLE PETITE LOW RISE BOOT CUT JEANS NR

$10.50
designer MAGGIE LONDON black ivory SWIRL DRESS 2 PETITE

$29.99
Ann Taylor capri pants ~ size 6 Petite

$4.99
NWOT WORTHINGTON SHIRT SZ.SMALL PETITE .

$6.99
Anne Klein II Navy/Beige Design Blazer, Size 6P

$0.99
Allison Daley Petites White Cotton Shirt, 10P

$1.36
PALM GROVE Orange beach coverup! size Petite M CUTE!

$2.99
NWT Ladies 12S Lee Denim Jeans

$2.99
LADIES PETITE MEDIUM KORET BLOUSE

$0.99
A Beautiful Montage Size 6 Tan Blazer Jacket Exc. Cond

$2.75
Samantha Black//Blue Tropic Print Design Skirt 4 Petite

$7.50
Lands End White Cotton Pant sz 10 Petite

$7.50
Wet Seal Top S/P Coral Halter Pretty ~ MORE IN STORE~

$9.50
Medium Green Stripe wmns sweater byLaura Daniels Petite

$3.99
designer MAGGIE LONDON black ivory SWIRL DRESS 12 PET

$29.99
Blair 3/4 Sv Screen Printed Jacket Dress PM Lilac NEW

$4.99
NWOT Talbots Petite Size 6 Womens Skirt

$1.04
Style & Co Sport Petite White Tank Top Size P/L

$4.99
NWOT Talbots Petite Size 6 Womens Skirt

$0.99
Sag Harbor - Sundress - Blue w/Designs - 8P

$5.00
Blair Elastic Back Stretch Denim-eze Jeans P10 Gray

$0.98
NWT*NEW TALBOTS Cropped/Capris PANTS -2 Petite 2P

$7.99
tan black ST JOHN SPORT ZIP JACKET marie gray P

$23.50
NORTON STUDIO DRESS/SWEATER tan/black COTTON/POLY--PS

$17.99
womens LIZ CLAIBORNE SWEATSHIRT NEW NWOT navy 8P 10P PM

$9.99
VALERIE STEVENS PETITE BLOUSE TOP WOMEN JUNIOR SIZE P S

$4.99
Napa Valley Black Pants 4/6 Petite ~Nice~

$7.50
Petite Size Medium Knit Tops

$0.99
Two pairs of Womens size 14 Petite Pants by FADED GLORY

$0.99
Ralph LAUREN Black & White Paisley Capri 6 Petite

$7.50
TALBOTS DRESS 12P petite RED WHITE ss EUC tie waist

$14.99
Blair 3/4 Slv Screen Printed Jacket Dress PL Lilac NEW

$4.98
Executive Collection suit 14P

$4.99
NWOT Talbots Petite Size 4 Womens Skirt

$14.50
Executive Collection suit 14P-lt green

$4.99
NEW $139 CURVE-HUGGING BROWN COCKTAIL/DINNER DRESS 12P

$9.99
Norton McNaughton Petite, Blk Sheath Skirt, fully lined

$4.99
INC - Sweater w/Detachable Collar & Cuffs - Sz PP NWT

$7.99
Blouse with collar that ties, petite small,long sleeve

$0.99
STUDIO 1, DRESS & JACKET SET, SIZE 12P, EUC

$20.50
Wholesales Mixed Clothing Items

$10.00
Studio I Red Blazer W/Black/Red/White Shell, 10P

$0.99
EUC WHITE STAG WHITE POLO WOMEN'S SHIRT LARGE

$0.99
LE SUIT -Iced Mango-Women's Summer Skirt Suit - 12P NEW

$43.99
NWT TWILL TAB BROWN CLAY CROPPED CAPRIS 8P 8 PETITE

$0.99
LIZ CLaiborne Gray Three Button Front Jacket - 8P

$7.99
WHITE STRETCH CAPRI PANTS SZ 6 PETITE & TOP

$8.00
SZ. 8P WOMAN'S 100% SILK DRESS NEW

$10.00
santana ST JOHN STRIPED S/L TOP marie gray P petite

$19.14
Nice Ladies Tan/Beige Capris By Dockers size 12 P Med

$2.95
ANN TAYLOR LOFT GRAY GREY SUIT JACKET BLAZER WOOL 6

$6.95
TALBOTS PETITES NWT grey stretch pants 10 10P

$12.99
NWOT Talbots Petite Size 6 Womens Skirt

$3.25
LADIES PETITE SKIRT- BY EMMA JAMES-REG $49-NWOT-16 PT

$9.95
WOMENS 12 PETITE BLUE TANK DRESS BLAZER SUIT OUTFIT SET

$2.00
womens LIZ CLAIBORNE SWEATSHIRT NEW NWOT navy 0P 2P PP

$9.99
LESLIE FAY Black Sparkle Pin Stripe Trouser Pant Slacks

$4.00
NEW WOMENS COLDWATER CREEK STRETCH CORAL PANTS L PET

$4.99
Coldwater Creek Purple Passion Pucker Shirt PL Petite

$7.95
Talbot's Island Spice Velour Swirl Design Top 14 Petite

$8.99
XXL Lycra Black STRETCH Blouse Top Saree Belly Dance

$5.99
RALPH LAUREN PETITE green plaid linen jacket dress 4P

$13.99
ANN TAYLOR nwot green peach flowers linen SUN dress 2P

$8.99
NWT MADISON LEIGH PARTY/COCKTAIL DRESS 8P

$14.99
NWT $69 Liz Claiborne Linen Rayon Washable Skirt 14P 14

$17.90
MISSES LIGHT TAN PANTS (TEDDI) SIZE PETITE SIZE 10 NICE

$5.98
BRAND New JUICY COUTURE Black CASHMERE Mini SKIRT sz P

$27.99
New Pretty Allyson Whitmore Misses Aqua Blue Top Sz PS

$4.99
GEORGE Womens Coral Layered Skirt Size 10 NWOT!

$0.99
MISSES LIGHT BROWN PANTS (TEDDI) SIZE PETITE SIZE 10

$5.98
Westbound Petites Denim Jumper sz S Petite NEW

$7.99
NWT Charlotte Russe Brown & Tan Blazer Jacket size L

$0.99
ANNE TAYLOR LOFT Navy Dress w/ Lavender Accents Sz 4P

$9.99
RALPH LAUREN SWEATER SET SIZE P/S, NWOT

$24.99
Carole Little Petite Dresses, Black Knit

$5.98
Alfred Dunner 14P Twinset Jacket and Vest-HOT PINK! GRT

$4.99
STYLE & CO yellow COTTON Eyelet shirt blouse TOP PM 10P

$12.99
Classy! Sz Small Petite Dressy Print Blouse Top

$5.00
Lycra RED STRETCH Blouse Top Saree Belly Dance NR

$4.99
Kasper & Company ASL Dark Navy Blazer W/Shell, 10P

$0.99
Tahari Summer Suit 10P Worn Once! Too cute!

$24.99
Ladies Lauren Ralph Lauren Petite l/s pink bttn shirt

$0.99
Ellen Tracy Smokey Black Plaid SILK Skirt 8 Petite

$7.99
ALFRED DUNNER 3pc Teal Suit Blazer/Skirt/Pants 14/14P

$9.98
Brand New Spiegel Trenchcoat Size 4Petite

$15.00
Womens Capris size 10 Petite NWT

$14.99
Ralph Lauren Jeans Petite 4 & Ralph Lauren pink top XS

$9.99
Nice Ann Taylor Talbots capris cropped pants lot 10 P

$14.99
Susan Bristol Blue Print Top S & Skirt Petite S

$9.99
NEW WOMENS KENETH TOO! TAN STRETCHY PANTS SZ L PET

$6.99
NWOT Talbots Petite Size 6 Womens Skirt

$1.29
Villager Size 10 Petite Pants

$0.99
NWOT Talbots Petite Size 6 Womens Skirt

$2.25
Danny & Nicole Petite Slate Blue Carrer Dress Sz 6P

$5.99
SZ. PETITE MED 55% LINEN DRESS BY NORTON

$9.99
Dandi by Andi M. ADORABLE Linen Capri’s, Petite M

$9.99
NWOT Talbots Lined Khaki Floral Silk Linen Trousers 12P

$5.00