The hot style of the moment comes and goes, but one aesthetic that has been around for ages and continues to inspire petites when putting together their wardrobe is French girl style. And for good reason—it’s timeless, classic, and carries a feeling of ease and comfort that rivals your favorite loungewear. In this episode of Inside […]
Knowing what to wear when losing weight is tough when every outfit in your closet suddenly feels too big. You shouldn’t have to choose between panic-shopping and wearing baggy clothes for six months. In this episode, Angela walks through the exact process she uses with private coaching clients to build a small, flattering “in-between” wardrobe. Ready to […]
Business casual, smart casual, dressy casual, gender-neutral professional and on and on. There are reportedly 39 different terms companies use to describe how to show up to work. Yes, 39. So what does that mean for us when we’re shooting for petite business casual? Here’s the good news! For us, business casual comes down to just […]
Midi skirts for Petites are one of this season’s trickiest lengths. So, in this episode, you and I are talking Petite tips for wearing midi skirts successfully. Things like which styles looks best on each body shape, how a smart choice of color will take an so-so outfit and make us look longer and thinner […]
Finding knee-high boots that petite women can actually wear remains one of fashion’s most frustrating challenges. Standard boots often hit awkwardly high on shorter legs, creating unflattering proportions and uncomfortable fit issues that make stylish fall footwear seem impossible. Fortunately, the proper boots for petites do exist when you know what to look for. The […]
This is one of those isn’t it ironic kind of moments. For years, women fought for the right to wear pants. In fact, it wasn’t until 1972 when Title 9 finally passed that girls in public schools could finally wear pants. No more mandatory skirts for gym class. And it wasn’t until 1993 that the […]
I was on a flight a couple of weeks ago, and we had just landed and were about to escape when the cute girl in the row in front of me got to stand up. She’d clearly made an effort with her outfit. She was casual yet pulled together. Somehow, after that long flight, she […]
Would you believe that 80% of women agree on one thing? And no, it’s not dogs versus cats or chocolate versus vanilla or even heels versus flats. Nope. 80% of women agree that they don’t like their middle section, meaning their stomach, waist, and thighs, or at the very least, it is their least favorite […]
Why Shopping is Hard for Short Women For many “high-achieving petites,” the phrase “I hate to shop” is all too familiar. The frustration often stems from spending hours in dressing rooms, only to leave “empty-handed, sweaty, hot, and frustrated” because the store doesn’t even carry petite clothes. There’s a crucial “puzzle piece missing for most […]
There are a million myths and half-truths about color. Like dogs are colorblind, bulls hate the color red, black is slimming, and white adds weight. But like puppies, the truth about color is more complicated, especially for Petites. A few episodes ago, we discussed the styles that flatter each body shape best, which was one […]
