Appropriate work clothing petites

[anna477]

Hi, I am having great difficulty finding appropriate professional clothing. I am 5'1 and categorized as petite, Apart from the usual high street places, does anyone know of any smart professional clothing sites for petite women?

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[cabinbuilder]

Hi, I am having great difficulty finding appropriate professional clothing. I am 5'1 and categorized as petite, Apart from the usual high street places, does anyone know of any smart professional clothing sites for petite women?

YES!! New York and Company. I get all my clothes there. Thay have great sales every day. They cater to the small woman and all their clothes are color co-ordinated so you don't have to think too hard in the morning about what matches. It all matches. They carry everything except bras.

 

[LucidSplash]

Hi, I am having great difficulty finding appropriate professional clothing. I am 5'1 and categorized as petite, Apart from the usual high street places, does anyone know of any smart professional clothing sites for petite women?

Also Ann Taylor has a good line of petites. Anywhere you go, you may sttill have to find a good tailor and get your slacks tailored. For a good pair of slacks, it is worth it.

 

[SoCuteMD]

Banana Republic. I buy EVERYTHING either on sale or with a discount. I have their credit card and spend enough at Banana Republic/Gap/Old Navy that I get free hemming as well.

 

[deleted87716]

I'll add Talbot's and Loft to the list. My wife is 5' tall, and shops at all of the stores mentioned.

 

[Winged Scapula]

I'm not petite (5'5") but agree with the above: Ann Taylor, Banana Republic and J Crew all have nice suits for both regular size and petites.

Ann Taylor will often have 50% of new inventory or more off sales, making it more reasonable on a resident budget.

 

[SoCuteMD]

I'll add Talbot's and Loft to the list. My wife is 5' tall, and shops at all of the stores mentioned.

I know some people write off Talbot's as too "Mom-ish" but I have a few cute things from there!

 

[LovelyBRass]

Agree with BR and Ann Taylor/Loft, would also throw in JCPenny's Worthington line!

 

[anna477]

Thanks guys for the great info,

I agree with Ann Taylor and Banana Republic, I'm from the U.K so they are not that popular here, however I came across a website that caters for petite professionals, Jeetly.com, I haven't bought off them yet but would like to know if anyone has? I'm looking for a statement dress for my presentation.

 

[Anne2009]

The Limited!

 

[cheruka]

I also like Target Mossimo and Merona brands. They are all light weight and come in XS sizes that I love. They are reasonably priced at 15-30 bucks. I am 5'4''.

 

[gutonc]

Forever XXI?

 

[Winged Scapula]

I also like Target Mossimo and Merona brands. They are all light weight and come in XS sizes that I love. They are reasonably priced at 15-30 bucks. I am 5'4''.

Cute yes, but not really "professional" in the traditional sense.

 

[nancysinatra]

Macy's Inc line use to have a good petites section. Maybe they still do? For shoes, Nordstrom is the best.

 

[LovelyBRass]

Forever XXI?

That place is anti-petites.

 

[Miss Alyssa]

Banana Republic. I buy EVERYTHING either on sale or with a discount. I have their credit card and spend enough at Banana Republic/Gap/Old Navy that I get free hemming as well.

Nothing new to add. But I live in the BR sales rack.

I also have a selection of Ann Taylor black skirts from their petites section.