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These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Fall Color Trends
Here are the fall fashion color trends for 2008.
Heidi Klum in Trapeze Dress
Heidi Klum wears trapeze dress.
Celeb Cocktail Party Look
Here's the first step to create Eva Longoria's cocktail party look that she wore for the opening of her restaurant Beso in Los Angeles. You'll need a white cocktail dress.
4 Figure Shapes
There are four figure shapes of short women. Knowing your figure type helps you select clothing that will accentuate your best features and minimize areas that you want to de-emphasize.
10 Styling Tips for Petites
10 styling tips for petites - how petites can look longer and leaner.
Hourglass Shaped Figure
Petite women can use several techniques and styles in dressing to flatter a ahort, hourglass shaped figure.
Top 10 Shopping Sites
Here are the top 10 picks of online shopping sites for petite fashion.
Petite Fashion Myths
Myths about petite fashion.
Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth wears a trapeze dress for spring 2008.
Color Story for Spring 2008
One of summer's trendy looks for 2008 is bold, bright color.
How to Look Taller
Short women can look taller by using some easy fashion strategies.
Attire for Business/Formal
Types of women's attire that are appropriate for business/formal workplaces.
Top Shoe Styles for Petites
Here are the most flattering shoe styles for short women to wear.
Success Dressing
How to dress for the office successfully. Wear appropriate attire on the job.
V Necklines
Short celebrities look taller wearing garments with V-necklines, and petite women can follow this celebrity style to look taller too.
Extra Short Pants
Shorter petites may need extra short pants. Here's where to shop for extra short petites pants.
Triangle Shaped Figure
Petite women can use several techniques and styles in dressing to flatter a short, triangle shaped figure.
Rectangle Figure
Petite women can use several techniques and styles in dressing to flatter a short, rectangle shaped figure.
Julie Benz
Julie Benz wears a trapeze dress for spring 2008.
Long White Halter Dress
Nothing beats whites for cool summer dressing - sleeveless long halter dress.
Paris Hilton in Trapeze Dress
Paris Hilton wears trapeze dress for spring 2008.
Ralph Lauren Collection Dress
Get the runway look of this Ralph Lauren Collection long floral dress for spring/summer 2008.
3 Ways to Wear White
White remains a perennial favorite for summer. See three ways petites can wear summer whites.
Spring/Summer 2008 Trends
Five spring/summer 2008 fashion trends petites can wear.
Hana Soukupova
Model Hana Soukupova wears trapeze dress.
Top 5 Budget Fashion Sites
Short women can find low priced clothing at the top five sites for petite fashion shopping on a budget.
Eva Longoria - SAG Awards
Eva Longoria Parker's fashion style at the SAG Awards.
designerblackwhitetrend2008
Ralph Lauren black and white floral dress for spring/summer 2008.
Eva Longoria Parker - chiffon
Eva Longoria Parker wears a pink chiffon dress at the Los Angeles premiere of Over Her Dead Body.
Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton looks pregnant in a trapeze dress.
How to Wear a Trapeze Dress
Trapeze dresses are shapeless and present problems for short women who wear them, but there are some styling solutions that will help petites who want to wear trapeze dresses.
Rachael Ray's Fashion Style
Petite celebrity Rachael Ray's fashion style.
Eva Longoria - Blue, Black
Eva Longoria Parker's fashion style, January 2008.
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus in red Valentino gown at the 2008 Academy Awards
Satin Dress Sandals
Select taupe, satin, strappy, high-heeled shoes to go with your designer look for less.
Rachael Ray in trapeze-style dress
Rachael Ray wears a shapeless, trapeze-style dress.
White Sunglasses
Nothing beats bright whites for cool summer dressing - white sunglasses.
Kristin Chenoweth 2008 Oscars
Kristin Chenoweth in black strapless Armani gown at the 2008 Acadmy Awards
Body Measurements for Petites
Body measurements for petite and regular clothing with the same size number may differ.
Avoid Gladiator Sandals
Gladiator sandals don't flatter short women, so petites should avoid wearing them.
Differences-Petite & Regular
Petite and regular clothes differ in more ways than length alone.
Eva Longoria Robert Verdi
Eva Longoria Parker and Robert Verdi arriving for a runway show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
Silk Chiffon Dot Dress
Here's a trendy black and white polka dot sleeveless silk chiffon dress available in petite sizes.
Dress for a Cocktail Party
For cocktail party dressing, petites should carry an evening clutch.
Petite Plus Clothing Sources
Here's a list of online shopping sources for petite plus clothing.
Jones NY Dot Blouse
Here's a trendy black and white polka dot sleeveless blouse available in petite sizes from Jones New York.
Ballet Flats
Short women can wear ballet flats.
Renee Zellweger at 2008 Oscars
Renee Zellweger in sparkly silver Carolina Herrera gown at the 2008 Academy Awards
White Enamel Hoop Earrings
Nothing beats bright whites for cool summer dressing - white enamel hoop earrings.
Mary Kate Olsen
Mary Kate Olsen arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Annual Gala celebrating the museum's exhibit, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy, at the Met, May 5, 2008.
FAQ2
Here are the size ranges for petite fashions in misses' petite and women's petite.
Less Expensive Floral Dress
How to get the Ralph Lauren designer floral look for spring with a less expensive dress.
Keri Russell
Keri Russell wears champagne organza gown by Nina Ricci to the 80th Academy Awards.
White Petites Plus Dress
Nothing beats bright whites for cool summer dressing - petites plus white dress.
Coldwater Creek Short Dot
Here's a trendy black and white polka dot sleeveless silk dress with bow available in petite sizes.
Tommy Bahama Swimsuit
Nothing beats bright whites for cool summer dressing - Tommy Bahama swimsuit.
Number of Petites
The average woman is just under 5'4", so a lot of women could be wearing petite sizes.
Striped Shirtdress
Michael Kors and Tommy Hilfiger have interpreted black and white for spring and summer fashion. See how petites can wear trendy black and white styles with stripes without paying high-end designer prices. Here's a black and white striped dress with slimming vertical lines that won't break the bank.
Cute Watches
Watches aren't just for telling time anymore. They're jewelry and fashion statements too. Have some fashion fun with the season's top cute watches.
Petite Plus Set
Here's a 2-piece cardigan dress set for petite plus in trendy black and white dots with a twist - red trim and dots.
Fergie
Singer Fergie arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Annual Gala celebrating the museum's exhibit, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy, at the Met, May 5, 2008.
Floral Trends Spring 2008
Pick the prettiest flowers for your spring and summer wardrobe.
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Sarah Michelle Gellar arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Annual Gala celebrating the museum's exhibit, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy, at the Met, May 5, 2008.
Kate Mara
Kate Mara arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Annual Gala celebrating the museum's exhibit, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy, at the Met, May 5, 2008.
FAQ 1
Petite means short when it comes to women's clothing sizes.
Calvin Klein floral skirt
Fashion designers have interpreted the black and white floral trend in new ways for spring and summer. Decorating clothing and accessories for spring and summer, fashion's pretty posies contrast with opposing backgrounds. See some ways petites can wear these trendy designs.
Metallic White Slides
Nothing beats bright whites for cool summer dressing - metallic white slides.
White Glitz Watch
Nothing beats bright whites for cool summer dressing - glitzy white Fossil watch.
Garden Party Hat
Dress for less with this garden party hat with flower decoration.
Dress for the Office
Select appropriate clothing to wear to the office.
Ralph Lauren Pants
Nothing beats bright whites for cool summer dressing - petites Lauren by Ralph Lauren straight-leg white pants.
Helen Mirren 2008 Oscars
Helen Mirren in red satin gown by Kevan Hall at the 2008 Acadmy Awards
Petite Plus Jacket Dress
Fashion designers have interpreted the black and white floral trend in new ways for spring and summer. Decorating clothing and accessories for spring and summer, fashion's pretty posies contrast with opposing backgrounds. See some ways petites can wear these trendy designs.
Canvas Slingback Shoes
Canvas slingback shoes - petites can wear black and white polka dot trendy styles without paying high-end designer prices.
Eva Longoria - Bambi Awards
Eva Longoria Parker's fashion style at Bambi Awards, November, 2007.
Eva Longoria - fashion show
Eva Longoria Parker at Naeem Khan runway show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York.
Petite Fashion - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Petite Fashion guide site.
BCBG voile dress
Fashion designers have interpreted the black and white floral trend in new ways for spring and summer. Decorating clothing and accessories for spring and summer, fashion's pretty posies contrast with opposing backgrounds. See some ways petites can wear these trendy designs.
Ellen Page at 2008 Oscars
Ellen Page in black vintage gown by Jean Louis Scherer at the 2008 Acadmy Awards
Julie Christie
Julie Christie wears red, ruched, short dress to the 80th Academy Awards.
5 Trends Petites Can Wear Now
5 fall & winter trends that petite women can wear now.
A-line dress
Nothing beats bright whites for cool summer dressing - white petites A-line dress.
Online Offers to Avoid
With the price of gas and food skyrocketing, we're all looking for ways to save money. So when we see an online shopping promotion that looks like a bargain, we're tempted to buy. Here are 5 online shopping offers to avoid because, although you think you're saving money, you'll actually spend more money.
White Sleeveless Shirt
Nothing beats bright whites for cool summer dressing - white sleeveless shirt for petites.
Michael Kors tank top
Fashion designers have interpreted the black and white floral trend in new ways for spring and summer. Decorating clothing and accessories for spring and summer, fashion's pretty posies contrast with opposing backgrounds. See some ways petites can wear these trendy designs.
Rachel Bilson
Rachel Bilson arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Annual Gala celebrating the museum's exhibit, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy, at the Met, May 5, 2008.
Styling Tips for Petites
10 ways for petites to look longer and leaner.
Trapeze Dress
trapeze dress definition
Little Black Dresses - Little Black Party Dress for Petite and Regular Sizes
Party on in this jersey and taffeta dress by Tadashi available from Nordstrom. Available in both petite and regular sizes. This shapely styles features a ruched jersey bodice, a back ruched waist, iridescent taffeta skirt, flattering V-neckline, and off-the-shoulder styling.
Little Black Dresses - Little Black Sleeveless Ruffle-Front Dress
This sleeveless little black dress by Lauren Ralph Lauren features a deep V-neckline with ruffle accents. The dress made of cotton sateen fabric and is available from Macy's in petite sizes.
empire waist top
Fashion designers have interpreted the black and white floral trend in new ways for spring and summer. Decorating clothing and accessories for spring and summer, fashion's pretty posies contrast with opposing backgrounds. See some ways petites can wear these trendy designs.
Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria-Parker arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Annual Gala celebrating the museum's exhibit, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy, at the Met, May 5, 2008.
Floral Jacket
Fashion designers have interpreted the black and white floral trend in new ways for spring and summer. Decorating clothing and accessories for spring and summer, fashion's pretty posies contrast with an opposing background on a black and white jacket for petites.
Petite Sophisticate Winter Sale, January 2008
Petite Sophisticate Winter Sale, January 2008
Little Black Dresses - Drawstring-Waist Little Black Dress
Here's a casual style in a little black dress from Gap in petite sizes. Knit fabric means easy wear, easy care. Cinch the drawstring tie to define your waistline. Vertical seam stitching fosters a longer looking silhouette.
Avoid Huge Handbags
Petites should avoid huge handbags.
Little Black Dresses - Little Black Sleeveless Dress for Petites
Basic beauty - elegant and simple sleeveless, V-neck dress by Jones New York available in petite sizes from Macy's. Add a jacket, and you're off to work in style.
Little Black Dresses - Little Black Travel-Knit Dress
Go everywhere in this little black travel-knit dress because its jersey knit fabric won't wrinkle. Wear it belted or unbelted, with or without a jacket or sweater. A touch of spandex in the knit fabric ensures ease of movement too, so it works as a travel basic
Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Annual Gala celebrating the museum's exhibit, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy, at the Met, May 5, 2008.
Petite Fashion - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Petite Fashion guide site.
Guess floral bag
Fashion designers have interpreted the black and white floral trend in new ways for spring and summer. Decorating clothing and accessories for spring and summer, fashion's pretty posies contrast with opposing backgrounds. See some ways petites can wear these trendy designs.
Ruby Dee
Ruby Dee wear a red satin dress with matching jacket by Kevan Hall to the 80th Academy Awards.
Vintage Inspired Trapeze
This season's popular trapeze dresses are vintage inspired with influences from the 1920s and 1960s.
Little Black Dresses - Little Black Stretch Shirtdress
Here's a casual style in a little black dress from Macy's available in petite sizes. The belted shirtdress has a bit of spandex in its fabric for some forgiving stretch, and the style works well for petites who have hourglass, triangle, or rectangle shaped figures. Wear it with the self-belt for a defined waistline, and unbutton a couple of buttons at the neckline to create a V-shape, which helps give a longer look.
Skechers Black White Stripe
Michael Kors and Tommy Hilfiger have interpreted black and white for spring and summer fashion. See how petites can wear trendy black and white styles with stripes without paying high-end designer prices with these casual black and white striped shoes.
Petite Fashion - StepBySteps
An index of StepBySteps for the Petite Fashion guide site.
White Belt
Nothing beats bright whites for cool summer dressing - bright white belt for summer accessorizing.
Back Waist Length
Petite women tend to have a short back waist length.
Sewing Ease chart
Sewing Ease Chart. What is the difference between fitting ease and design ease?
White Purse
Nothing beats bright whites for cool summer dressing - bright white purse for summer accessorizing.
Eva Longoria Beso
Eva Longoria Parker at the opening of her Hollywood restaurant Beso.
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Annual Gala celebrating the museum's exhibit, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy, at the Met, May 5, 2008.
Christina Ricci
Christina Ricci arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Annual Gala celebrating the museum's exhibit, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy, at the Met, May 5, 2008.
Striped Espadrille
Canvas is a natural for spring and summer dressing, and these striped espadrilles feature a canvas upper with a 3.5" wedge heel. They're just the ticket for a cool, crisp summer look, and at $19.99, they won't break the bank.
Small Magenta Purse
Complete your dress for less look with a little magenta purse that you can dangle.
Striped Tote
Made of PVC with imitation leather trim and nylon lining, Tommy Hilfiger's striped tote has a zipper closure on top. Measuring 12" x 10 3/4" x 5", this tote is just the right size for petites, who may look overwhelming by huge purses, to carry.
Polka Dot Satchel
Ralph Lauren, Betsey Johnson, and other designers have interpreted polka dots in black and white for spring and summer fashion. See how petites can wear black and white polka dot trendy styles without paying high-end designer prices with a budget-priced polka dot satchel.
Wild Rice Shrimp and Almond Delight Recipe
A quick recipe for Wild Rice Shrimp and Almond Delight
Petite Top, Regular Slacks
A woman could need a petite for a top and not for pants or vice versa.
Accessories Fitting
Short, petite women may also have small feet and hands. They may need very small and hard-to-find sizes in shoes, gloves, rings, and bracelets.

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