If you are petite, you know the struggle of pants and sleeves being too long, tops that slide off of your shoulders, dresses that overwhelm your frame, and clothing that makes you feel like you are about two-feet tall. I am here to tell you that there is hope and there are tips & tricks to make your life as a petite woman easier! Below are my top five pieces of fashion advice for petites.
My first piece of fashion advice for petite women is to wear a monochromatic look. By picking something in a singular color palette, you are not breaking up your body at a midpoint, it’s all one smooth line! Monochromatic looks will make you appear visually longer than you are and that’s the name of the game! As short gals, we rely on visual tricks to make our bodies look taller and monochromatic looks are a great way to achieve that.
My second and third hacks for petites are both shoe related. When picking out a shoes, the best shape option is a pointy toe. Why a pointy toe? Pointy toe shoes make your legs appear elongated and who doesn’t love a good pointy-toe? Pointy toes are some of my favorite shoes in my closet and it’s another visual trick that helps petite women appear taller.
My third hack is to go for a neutral colored shoe vs. a colored or black shoe. Neutral shoes reflect natural skin toes and by wearing a cream, tan, or beige colored shoe, you’ll blend your skin color with the shoe and create the illusion of height that we all want. Along those lines, ankle strapped shoes visually break up the ankle from the foot. If you are looking to maximize your height, a non ankle strap shoe is the most visually pleasing on petites.

My fourth hack is a simple one, less is more! Use a small purse or clutch and not a large purse when picking a bag. Having a big back makes petites look heavy and off balance. Instead opt for a mid to small bag and you’ll look more proportionate. It’s easy for smaller frames to get weighed down and being aware of accessory sizes is important.
My fifth and final piece of fashion advice for petite women is to opt for v-necks type shirts and blouses over scooped or round neck shirts. V-necks make your neck appear longer and draws the eye upward. With a round neck, petites appear to have a shorter torso and midsection.
These are by no means all the petite hacks that are out there! It’s also important to note that you can wear a round toe shoe or scoop neck top. I absolutely do! I don’t want my readers to think that I’m saying to avoid certain looks entirely, I want to emphasize that! These are merely some hacks that I’ve learned and they don’t have to be followed daily. BUT if you do have a big interview or important event, give these hacks a try and let me know what you think!
Below is a representation of these hacks at work! I am wearing a white colored blazer, white jeans, and white v-neck style cami. This look is paired with a nude colored heel that is both strapless and has a pointed toe. I finished this look off with a small, neutral colored bag.


The pieces that I am wearing are linked below with a few extra options included!
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-xo
Darcy























