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9 Best Petite Fashion Brands for Women

When you’re petite, sometimes it can be easy to feel ignored on the fashion front. Clothing is generally sized on a taller frame and then modeled on one that’s positively statuesque. Not to mention that some of the assortment from traditional petite clothing sections can feel a bit dated. But the market is changing and more and more brands are catering to the 5’4” and shorter crowd and producing fashion-forward clothing to get excited about. Here is a list of some of the 9 best petite fashion brands for women:

1. Banana Republic

Newly appointed creative director Marissa Webb is doing wonderful things at Banana Republic by adding a sleek, modern twist to the classic brand. The petite clothing section is getting revitalized as well with elevated classics and is worth checking out.

2. Ann Taylor

For the petite gal in search of a polished, office-appropriate ensemble, Ann Taylor has you covered. The brand has customized an extensive assortment of their line in petite sizes for plenty of choices. Not to mention that they frequently team up with petite fashion bloggers to review it, so you know it’s good.

3. Pacsun

Pacsun caters to the teen crowd, so not only do clothes run smaller and shorter than average, they also carry various lengths in their pants making it a clear choice for petites looking for fun, west coast casual clothing.

4. J.Crew

Preppy favorite J.Crew has an extensive assortment of clothing re-cut and tailored to the petite frame. From classic suits and sweaters to the brand’s cult fave Minnie pants, and plenty of petite dresses, there’s no feeling left out at J.Crew.

5. Express

Petite fans of Express rejoice! The brand has expanded their offerings to include a selection of petite clothes, including dresses and jeans for petite women. Keep an eye on this brand, they’re going in the right direction!

6. ASOS

For trendy petite fashion at wallet-friendly prices, head to ASOS where plenty of their fast fashion faves are also available in petite sizes. The assortment is constantly changing and rapidly expanding meaning you’ll never be bored or be faced with a lack for choice.

7. Anthropologie

Anthropologie leads the pack in terms of designer exclusive petite pieces in modern boho styles. Aside from their own house lines, they commission custom designs from brands like Plenty by Tracy Reese, Bailey 44, and Corey Lyn Calter.

8. Topshop

Topshop’s fast fashion and on-trend pieces are one of the best petite fashion brands for fashionistas looking to get the look without breaking the bank. But not only are pieces fashion forward, many of them are petite friendly as well. From bras to bustiers, pants to jackets, Topshop’s assortment is top notch and perfectly petite. Available at Nordstrom, their collections includes both regular and petite sizes.

9. Tadashi Shoji

When it comes to formal or dressy petite fashion, pickings can be slim for petites and alterations are usually the only option. But Tadashi Shoji is changing that by offering not just their cocktail dresses, but also their formal gowns, in petite sizes.

Hope you enjoyed this list of best petite fashion brands for women. If you’re looking for more fashion and beauty brands online, check out the 42 Best Online Shopping Sites for Women and 55 Best Makeup Brands for Every Budget.

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Sasha Moyer

Hi everyone, Sasha here! I am a freelance stylist and art director, and former editor at StyleBistro.com. I recently co-founded Adela Mei, an online fashion boutique for Petite Women where I am the creative director. I was born in New York, raised in Hong Kong and Manila, and love to travel! I add an international and cosmopolitan flair to whatever I do - you can see it in my modern and experimental style. When I’m not working, I’m an obsessive shoe collector and unabashed lover of fashion, horses and French bulldogs. I currently live in San Francisco where I spend most of my free time exploring the city with my cute Frenchie, riding my horse and of course - shopping up a storm.

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