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Problems Petites have in regular sized clothing:

1) Jackets are baggy and wide in the shoulders. Sleeves are too long.

Petite Sizing Solution: Petite women typically have narrower shoulders and body width as well as shorter arm length.


2) Tops are baggy in the shoulders, long in the sleeves and torso.

Petite Sizing Solution: Well fitting garments should have darts, gathers, pleats and tucks repositioned to accommodate smaller frames.


3) Pants are too long in the rise and length.

Petite Sizing Solution: Waist, hip and rise measurements are moved into petite sensible placements. Our Sis, Lizzy, and Madeline Pants were specially designed with these changes.


4) Garment details and prints are too large or in the wrong place.

Petite Sizing Solution: It is important to scale down prints, trims and buttons to make clothing look proportional on a petite body. Repositioning garment details such as pockets, lapels, belt-loops, etc. is also necessary to create the perfect petite fit.