WHO THIS GUIDE IS FOR

A Few Clothing Tips for Petite, Thin Women.  This guide is for women who are:

• Under 5'4"
• Size Example: 0

MUST HAVES

• Silk Charmeuse
• Halter Tops
• Tops with cap sleeves
• A-Line, Slim, or Slightly flared Skirts
• Simple dresses and jumpers
• High heels (medium length)
• Single-breasted coat or suit styles
• Slim pants that closely follow your thighs and butt
• Skirts of a shorter length
• Skirts that narrow at the hem
• Boy-Cut Pants
• Slim narrow belts
• JEANS: Cargo, Low Rise, Slim Fit

COLORS

• Outfits of one color/pattern
• Outfits of tricolor
• Mix of soft tones is best

FABRICS

• Fabrics with Sheen (Silk Charmeuse)
• Vertical patterns or vertical seaming
• Knitwear
• Solids prints

TIPS & TRICKS

1. Simple dresses and jumpers will not over power a small frame
2. Vertical pleating on tops can add the appearance of volume
3. If you have high knees you can wear a longer length skirt.
4. A shorter jacket makes legs look longer
5. Boy-cut pants defines/creates curves
6. Look for European cuts which are always smaller
7. Soft/Lighter colors create the illusion of more physical presence
8. Fabrics with sheen defines body shape
9. Tops with cap sleeves broaden the shoulder for a more womanly look
10. Tricolor outfits have different colors on top (torso), waist, & hips/legs that create definition
11. Skirts that narrow at the hem creates curves
12. Knitwear clings to the body and creates curves

13. Halter tops create a broader torso

14. Scarfs or belts that hang down toward the legs will make legs appear longer

WHAT TO AVOID

1. Contrasting bold colors (top & bottom) breaks up the body and makes you look shorter
2. Extra large or extra flashy anything
3. Nothing that is big, bulky or complicated
4. Heavy shoes
5. Anything oversized
6. Bulky layers
7. Keep neck jewelry to a minimum
8. Skirts that cut slightly below the knee or at mid-calf
9. Cuffed pants
10. Shoes with straps shortens your legs