1. Joe’s Jeans ‘Knightly’ Wide Leg Stretch Denim Trousers $170 at Nordstrom 2. BCBG Printed Matte Jersey Dress $180 at Nordstrom 3. Semantiks Pleated Shift Dress $128 at Nordstrom 4. Petite Textured Belted Dress $150 at Banana Republic 5. Genevieve Lizard-Embossed Sandal $69 at Banana Republic 6. Christian Louboutin Altadama Astrakhan Platforms at net-a-porter.com 7. Banana Republic Glen Plaid Suit Jacket & Skirt, Blouse, and Shoes $69-$150 at Banana Republic 8. Petite Classic Boot-Cut Jean $78 at Banana Republic 9. Petite Urban Contour Dark Wash Boot Cut Jean $78 at Banana Republic 10. Petite Martin Lightweight Wide Leg Pant $110 at Banana Republic 11. Christian Louboutin Catenita Platform Pumps at net-a-porter.com 12. Mih Jeans Marrakesh Stretch Jean at net-a-porter.com
Petite Dressing Tips:
1. High Heels and a Tailor are always your best friends. If you want to wear a flat, go for something minimal and strappy that shows off your skin.
2. Be mindful of how you use color: dressing in one color from head-to-toe has a very elongating effect on your body. Nude panythose and nude shoes also have a similar elongating effect (i.e. Say you want to wear a cute pair of capri pants. In order to avoid making yourself look shorter, pair them with a shoe that shows off the most amount of skin as opposed to say a sneaker).
3. Vertical lines are slimming as well as elongating. Try to create a vertical line in your dressing wherever possible. Horizontal lines are widening and shortening. Try to avoid them below the waist line.