Fashionable Petite

Let’s talk about denim! Wide leg jeans are in and there are so many ways you can wear them.

I love a good wide leg jean. They are flattering for petite gals over skinny jeans because they give the illusion of length, which is excellent if you have a smaller frame. I’m happy to see that they’re making a come back! Culottes immediately spark a 1970’s vibe and I love mixing retro fashion with modern.

I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect pair of denim culottes and I found this pair of high rise culottes from Gap and they are seriously SO comfortable. They normally retail for $80.00 and are currently on sale for $32.00. What a steal! If you’re looking for a more distressed look, Banana Republic has a pair that retails for $98.00 and is on sale for $39.00. Wide leg cropped pants are also versatile and can be worn in an infinite number of ways. I added a pair of Gola Tennis Sneakers from J. Crew. The denim jacket is also a Gap find from many years ago and investing in a jean jacket should be a staple of every wardrobe. Pair it with a Basic T Shirt and bam, you have a go to outfit that is both basic and timeless.

You can also pair a wide leg crop pant with a Bootie (I love a cognac color) and a tie top. This outfit is great for spring in Colorado because it’s not too heavy and is perfect for weather is the high 50s or low 60s. Tie tops can run big and even though I’m traditionally a small, I usually go for an extra small with tie front tops. Madewell has a white tie front shirt that retails for 79.50 and is currently 40% off.

Wide leg pants also look great with a collared shirt or a blazer. The Essential Shirt at Ann Taylor comes in both regular and petite. It comes in a variety of colors and the shirt featured in the photo was a gingham version from Ann Taylor’s winter collection. The mules are Steve Madden mules in a faux leather. A similar style is this Saddle Colored Mule by Matisse Camelot at Nordstrom. If you want to create a dressier look, I added the corduroy Parke blazer from J. Crew and an animal print flat for a pop of pattern. It looks like the corduroy blazer fabric is sold out, but they still have the Parke Blazer in linen in a variety of colors.

Stay classy, stay vintage, stay cool.

-xo

Darcy

Greetings beauties!

Welcome to my personal website! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Darcy and I am a native Colorado girl who is passionate about fashion, fitness, and travel. I live an hour north of Denver with my husband and when I’m not running my blog, you can find me skiing, running, cooking, reading, and listening to true crime podcasts (also include watching Friends reruns, see amazing mug in picture from Pottery Barn).

I began this blog because I love to talk fashion and am always in search of new pieces to add to my wardrobe. A few of my go-to stores are Madewell, J. Crew, and Ann Taylor, and Loft with a splash of Shopbop and Nordstrom for online shopping. I also love brands like Reformation and BB Dakota. I would describe my person style as clean, feminine, and a touch more on the conservative side. You won’t see me in anything too short or too low cut, it’s just not who I am! No judge to those whose style is more revealing. If you’ve got it, flaunt it! The beauty of fashion is that it is an expression of who you are and it can define you in any way that you want. Style is limitless!

I began this blog as a side hobby because I found that as a petite gal, not all styles and trends work for a smaller body frame. Not having the right fitting clothing can not only be frustrating, it can also affect your mood and your confidence. I spent years in the retail world witnessing first hand how clothing changes how people perceive themselves. I’ve seen women and men be their own worst critics for not filling out a top right or jeans fitting too tight. Clothes become the enemy and that is an unpleasant route to go down. I wanted to create a space to connect with woman of all shapes, sizes, and heights. You don’t have to look a certain way to feel good in your clothes. I’m here to share my fashion finds with a splash of tips along the way.

My writing began with just an aim towards style & fashion, but I found that I had a lot to say about other areas too (my husband refers to me as “slightly” opinionated). I’ll be diving more into beauty & wellness, recipes & cooking, and travel. If there’s a topic that you would like me to cover or you just want to say hello, please reach out via the comments section or email me directly at fashionable.petite@gmail.com.

I’m so pleased that you’re joining me on this journey and I can’t wait to connect with you all more!

xo-

Darcy

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