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Why do most clothes retailers cease their petite choices (in the event that they even present them) at a dimension 10? That makes completely no sense contemplating the common American lady is 5’3″ and a dimension 16/18! As somebody who’s 5’3″ and has been a dimension 12-16 for all of her grownup life, I made a decision to do a little analysis and make a listing of the place to seek out petite plus dimension garments over a dimension 10.
Beneath lists what I gathered. The linked names take you straight to their petite choices and allow you to know what dimension they go as much as. I used to be happy to seek out so many retailers providing petite plus dimension garments, and at a variety of worth factors and types as nicely.
A Few of Our Fave Petite Plus Measurement Locations to Store
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- Alice Alexander is an moral and sustainable clothes model based mostly in Philadelphia that goes as much as a 4X/30 and provides Petites (in addition to tall!).
- American Eagle additionally provides shorts however not petite, and as much as a dimension 24. I’ve just a few pairs of denims from American Eagle of their quick size and discover them not too excessive within the rise; you can see them on me at this link.
- Anthropologie has a surprisingly huge dimension vary, and whereas they provide plus sizes, they solely offer their petite selection up to 16P.
- ASOS provides petite as much as dimension 22. I’ve had blended experiences with ASOS; like Outdated Navy the standard and sizing are inconsistent. Nevertheless, they’re my go-to for issues like what to put on to a bachelorette social gathering, a cruise, a visit to Vegas, and different occasions you need enjoyable garments with out spending an arm and a leg.
- Banana Republic provides petite clothes as much as a dimension 14. That is my favourite petite retailer because the clothes matches my private type aesthetic and I discover their clothes curve-friendly basically. I’ve a number of petite fits from them, pants, and attire. I’ve had blended outcomes with their denims, they’re typically too quick within the rise and infrequently nonetheless too lengthy. You possibly can see all my seems to be that includes Banana Republic together with the sizing I’m sporting at this link.
- Catherine’s provides petite plus dimension clothes as much as a 34WP.
- Cato Fashions carries petite as much as dimension 28 WP.
- Chico’s carries petites as much as dimension 22; please observe they’ve a novel sizing format so a 4 is their largest. I’ve a number of garments from Chico’s, you may see all my looks including sizing information at this link. If doubtful, I discover it’s higher to dimension down with Chico’s.
- Christopher and Banks provides petites as much as dimension 16.
- ELOQUII doesn’t carry petite plus, however they’ve a number of types of their pants out there in brief lengths in sizes 12W – 28W. I discovered them nonetheless too lengthy within the rise and hem for me, however I’ve pals who discover they match nice. It’s price making an attempt, particularly their Kady pant.
- eShakti doesn’t have petite per se, however you may have any of their types hemmed in your top or custom-made to your distinctive measurements for an inexpensive worth. eShakti provides clothes as much as dimension 36. I haven’t but tried the {custom} measurement, however know many readers have with nice success. Nevertheless, I’ve ordered items with my top and located them to be the proper size. You can find all my eShakti reviews at this link.
- Foxcroft makes nice shirts (I discover them very giant bust-friendly), they usually provide them as much as a 16P.
- Full Beauty provides petite plus sizes 12-44.
- Gap additionally provides as much as a dimension 20 in petite. I discover them to be extra in keeping with their sizing and petite measurements.
- HSN additionally has a number of types out there in petite as much as 24 Plus Petite.
- JC Penney provides petite and petite plus as much as dimension 24
- J. Crew isn’t intensive, however they do have petites as much as a dimension 12.
- J. Crew Factory additionally carries 12 petite.
- J.Jill provides petites as much as 18P; not solely that, however nearly each single considered one of their types is on the market in petite.
- Kohl’s provides petites as much as dimension 18.
- Lands’ End provides petite as much as an XL/18 and petite plus as much as a 3XP/26W. If you happen to’re in search of petite swimwear, petite outerwear, or simply some nice petite wardrobe fundamentals, Lands’ Finish is a good selection. I’ve a number of petite winter coats from the model. I additionally love that Lands’ Finish has intensive buyer critiques that can assist you decide what dimension and elegance shall be finest for you. You possibly can see all the looks I own from Lands’ End, including sizing details at this link.
- Lane Bryant has a choice of petite plus dimension and quick clothes as much as dimension 28.
- L.L. Bean provides a few of their alternatives in petite as much as dimension 20.
- LOFT provides petites as much as a dimension 16. I feel LOFT is a good place for petite denims and pants.
- Macy’s has petite plus sizes for in-house manufacturers and a few better-known retailers as much as 28. I previously reviewed Macy’s plus size petite collection.
- Madewell provides an excellent portion of their assortment in petite sizes as much as 20. Madewell is thought for his or her denims, that are actually liked by these of all sizes and shapes.
- M.M.LaFleur doesn’t carry petites per se, however they do have a whole selection of petite-friendly styles, with most provided in sizes as much as 22W. This can be a nice vacation spot for elegant work separates.
- Nordstrom has quite a lot of petite manufacturers, with some providing as much as a dimension 18.
- Old Navy provides petites as much as dimension 20. I’ve had blended experiences with Outdated Navy petites. They’re decrease value, and I discover the sizing inconsistent, however a minimum of they do have a variety.
- QVC provides petites as much as dimension 28WP. I haven’t ordered from QVC in a protracted whereas, so I don’t have any private expertise. I do respect their intensive dimension vary, not only for clothes, but in addition for footwear.
- Talbots provides not solely petite as much as XL/16 however petite plus as much as 3XP/22XP. Don’t low cost Talbots as a spot solely for individuals who like a preppy or conservative aesthetic. I like Talbots for great-fitting attire, stylish fits, they usually’re considered one of my favourite locations for well-fitting high-quality denims. You possibly can see all my seems to be that includes Talbots, together with the scale I wore, at this linok.
- Torrid could not carry an unique petites assortment, however they do have an in depth denim choice and many are available in a length called “extra short.”
- Universal Standard carries denims in petite sizing as much as dimension 40. I personal a number of clothes from Universal Standard and was even interviewed by them and featured of their video for his or her Petites clothes launch. You can see all my looks wearing Universal Standard at this link.

It’s superb that at the present time, with the average height and clothes dimension of the American lady, this checklist isn’t longer! Particularly now as retailers are struggling to remain open, I’m shocked extra haven’t made an effort to embrace the number of ladies’s sizes so they could stay profitable. And I do know these of you who’re tall additionally battle to seek out clothes in your dimension.
I can solely hope that this 12 months evokes retailers to cease trying to the previous for what works and look to the present inhabitants and the success of these manufacturers which have embraced a broader vary of sizes and heights of shoppers.
I actually hope this checklist isn’t exhaustive, and if new manufacturers come on the scene I plan to replace this checklist to maintain it as a invaluable useful resource for petites.