Petite Dresses & Clothing Styles

Most top stores now include their own petite collection . 

The two styles which seem specially tailored for petite women are the two piece suit and the simple shift dress.   Team these will elegant shoes & accessories and you really can look a million dollars!

How to Dress the Petite Woman This Season

This autumn 2009 / winter 2010 season the simple shift dress is a style classic that's right in fashion and in the perfect proportions for the shorter or smaller woman.

Add a few simple glitzy embellishments to bring it right up to date - in fact, the little black dress with a little sparkle was all the rage on the catwalks.

This season, the looks that will work for the petite figures are likely to be:-

Long & short velvet dresses (especially short cocktail dress styles) are the latest hot trend seen on the catwalks.  It's official,  velvet dresses have been reborn with style and elegance.  Could it be time to revive that vintage velvet dress that you have been hanging on, but not sure why?

The fitted little black party dress is in, with cocktail styles also seen in deep colors of berry, teal & grape being seen, as well as the more traditional black.  Add a touch of ruching to any existing outfit to create your own discount dress style!

If you love showing off your waist, then go for the thirties inspired styles that were seen in several designer collections.  The thirties style is understated chic, with shape and well tailored styles looking simple, yet elegant.

For jackets, try leather or a military look, for a neat, yet practical look.  For lovers of denim, something new seen this season, the sleeveless denim jacket!

Recommended Resources

Long velvet dress styles - perfect for formal occasions or that special occasion

Party gowns & outfits - styles for the office Christmas 'do' to the let-your-hair down New Year celebrations