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Are there many women who should be wearing petite rather than regular sizes?

By Paula Darnell, About.com

Question: Are there many women who should be wearing petite rather than regular sizes?

Answer: Yes! According to the United States CDC National Center for Health Statistics, the average woman's height is 5'4", so the average woman is a petite.

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