Fashion Items That All Petite Women Should Own

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Putting together outfits that don’t swallow you whole is the plight of the petite woman (along with getting a suitcase into overhead storage). We’ve partnered with White House Black Market to offer up five flattering outfit ideas that’ll stack up nicely next to all of your tall friends.

Skinnies + Pointed-toe Flats + Cropped Coat

Skinny jeans are a great choice for short ladies, especially when they’re cropped about half an inch above the ankle. Rounded-toe shoes can cut you off visually, so always choose a pointed shape to elongate your legs. (Instead of traditional flats, try a pair of chicer but still functional slide loafers.) And just like a dainty mini bag, an A-line coat that hits near the hip won’t overwhelm your frame.

WHBM Jeans

WHBM® Petite 3-Button Signature Blazer

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WHBM Ballet Flat

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Floral Midi + Belt + Booties

A floral midi dress that skims the bottom of your calves is seasonless. This hem length is perfect for petite women because it shows a hint of skin between the dress and the boots, which tricks the eye into stretching the leg. Cinch the dress with a belt to define your waist and keep the billowy fabric from engulfing you.

WHBM Dress

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WHBM Horsebit Skinny Stretch Belt

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WHBM Short Leather Chelsea Boot

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V-neck Blouse + Flared Jeans + Stacked Heels

Flares and heels add inches to your stems, since the longer pant and (mostly) hidden shoes create the optical illusion that your legs actually go from your waist to the ground. A feminine top with a V-shaped neckline is a classic styling trick that elongates your neck and brings the focus up to your face.

WHBM Long Sleeve V-Neck Blouse

WHBM High Rise Skinny Flare Jeans

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WHBM Crystal Embellished Pumps