Dress: H&M; Vest: Joyce Leslie; Shrug: Punk Rock Flea Market; Leggings: Pixie Market; Boots: Thrifted
It’s absolutely frigid today, which is making me look at the time I could have worn an outfit like this with great longing. All I have to say is BRRR.
I am rather petite (5’4″) with a long torso, and I am often trying to find new and interesting ways of delineating my top and bottom portions, to make me look a little bit “leggier” – can you say 28″ inseam? I love the cropped vest, because it does just that. The funkadelic leggings also make the wee little bit of leg I have a little bit “more”.
Dress: H&M; Vest: Joyce Leslie; Shrug: Punk Rock Flea Market; Leggings: Pixie Market; Boots: Thrifted
Any other petite people out there? What are your tips and tricks for not looking like a munchkin?
I’m juuuust under 5’4” with a 30” inseam. I usually wear longer jeans though, with cute heeled boots, if I feel the need for some height, and a slightly higher rise too. Also high waisted pencil skirts do wonders. Btw, I love your boots here.
All good ideas, Lime. Thanks!
We should start a petite anonymous group! I’m 5’2…short legs & average torso. Needless to say pants need to be hemmed. You’d think I’d be fine with shirts but guess again. I’m busty which means most t-shirts will end up at my belly button lol. I’m still working on it
For a petite gal, I’m lucky to have proportionately long legs, but since I’m 5’1″, Munchkindom is kind of here to stay. All I have are fitted bottoms (skinny jeans are actually one of the best things to happen to mainstream clothing since straight-legged jeans and trousers fall off my hips!) but my recent holy grail is a pair of Naturalizer “Lerato” wedge ankle boots. Yes, really! They are a dream to walk in, and add 2.5 glorious inches to my height. When I wear my pants over the top of the boots, it looks deceptively like a flat heel, too!
Kitty: I have often though about how the web desperately needs a petite fashion site – there are just so many things that don’t work if you’re short!
Ansi: I love Naturalizers – will have to check out!
I feel your pain. Kind of, anyways. I’m 5’1″-2″ with proportionately long legs, but also very curvy so NOTHING ever fits off the rack correctly *sigh*
I mostly just wear heels, everywhere. I also try to pay close attention to proportions, and I have to try on tops before buying (sometimes I buy online, but more often than not it’s disastrous) – in between massive boobs & a short torso, it’s hard to find a flattering top.
You did a really good job of making your legs look longer! That is such a cute little vestything.
Michelle: My mom is about that size – we are a bunch of diminutive Italians.
I wish I could wear heels more, but I commute on foot so much it just isn’t practical.
Rock on, my petite sister!
Those leggings are so awesome!
Thanks Annie!
great advice and sharing,I will buy one this great pants for me .thanks
You’re welcome Herlinda!