5 Fashion Tips for the Petite

Photo by: Courtesy of jcrew.com

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You should be going off what fits, not what a tag says. So, wear tunic tops as dresses if you're under 5'4! Buy ankle jeans in lieu of regular length! Crop tops are really good for girls with short torsos and on some, midi skirts make great maxis.

Also, if you are in 0-2 size range, try shopping in the little boys department at places like Brooks Brothers or J.Crew. Not only is it the best place ... more 

Photo by: Courtesy of jcrew.com

Ignore labels.
You should be going off what fits, not what a tag says. So, wear tunic tops as dresses if you're under 5'4! Buy ankle jeans in lieu of regular length! Crop tops are really good for girls with short torsos and on some, midi skirts make great maxis.

Also, if you are in 0-2 size range, try shopping in the little boys department at places like Brooks Brothers or J.Crew. Not only is it the best place to find menswear inspired pieces you won't be swimming in, but everything costs less, too. True story: I found one of my favorite sweaters for $30 at Crewcuts, wore it with cropped black pants and stilettos and felt like a walking Celine ad all day long.

Boys' Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck Sweater, $44, jcrew.com
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