We Found 35 Stores Every Petite Woman Should Know About
It’s no surprise how difficult it is to find clothes that fit petites. But get ready to rejoice—the petite market is growing a lot. We compiled an A-to-Z guide of the best petite-friendly stores out there. From major designers to niche online boutiques, these are the 35 retailers that you should shop at on your next spree.
1. Allison Izu, allisonizu.com
Allison Izu quickly realized how designers overlook the petite frame. At 5'2", she decided to fill this void in the market with her personal brand that caters specifically to shorter women.
2. Anthropologie, anthropologie.com
The beauty of Anthropologie is how inclusive it is for petites. With a complete section set aside, most items sold are simply shorter versions of their collections. Now you can enjoy the same pieces as everyone else.
3. Aritzia, aritzia.com
Sizes run as small as an XXS, so there's no need to worry about shorter proportions at Aritzia.
4. Asos, asos.com
With its own trendy petite section, Asos is a hub for the latest styles.
5. Banana Republic, bananarepublic.com
Head to Banana Republic's petite section for amazing business casual finds.
6. BCBG, macys.com
Grab runway looks that work for you at BCBG.
7. Boden, bodenusa.com
This UK-based brand fully understands the petite figure and features perfectly proportioned clothing.
8. Bomb Petite, bombpetite.com
Bomb Petite is more than just a website—it's an online community for petites. Pick up styling tricks along with designer petite items here.
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9. Boohoo, boohoo.com
With both a plus and petite section, Boohoo has pieces for all sizes.
10. Brandy Melville, brandymelville.com
Often categorized as a teen brand, go to Brandy Melville for smaller items.
11. Dorothy Perkins, dorothyperkins.com
As one of the biggest retailers in the UK, Dorothy Perkins has a wide selection, including a fun petite section.
12. Draper James, draperjames.com
At 5'1", Reese Witherspoon channels her Southern charm and small frame into Draper James. The collection offers small sizes that favor petites.
13. Eileen Fisher, eileenfisher.com
Take a breather with Eileen Fisher's relaxed, modern petite-specific selections.
14. H&M, hm.com
As a major commercial brand, H&M has sizes for everyone.
15. J. Crew, jcrew.com
Tailors are no longer needed with J Crew's petite section.
16. Jeetly, jeetly.com
Take note of Jeetly's revolutionary collection, each item is created with precise petite measurements that result in the perfect fit.
17. Kenzo, kenzo.com
Known for its smaller silhouettes, check out Kenzo's tiny tanks, tees, and sweaters.
18. The Limited, thelimited.com
With shorter suit options, The Limited is a go-to for professional staples.
19. Loft, loft.com
Loft has a modern take on casual clothing made specially for petites.
20. Lord & Taylor, lordandtaylor.com
From Michael Kors to Nic + Zoe, Lord & Taylor conveniently rounds up petite items in one place.
21. Miss Selfridge, missselfridge.com
Miss Selfridge covers current trends with petite-specific pieces.
22. Missguided, missguidedus.com
Missguided may not have a petite section, but its sizes run small.
23. NastyGal, nastygal.com
NastyGal has daring, form-fitting pieces that flatter any petite frame.
24. New York & Company, nyandcompany.com
From athletic wear to suits, New York & Company can be a one-stop shop for all your closet needs.
25. Nordstrom, nordstrom.com
Nordstrom is another department store with a coveted petite section.
26. Paige Denim, paige.com
From leather to pink denim fabrics, Paige Denim has every jean imaginable that works with any petite girl's style.
27. Petite Shop, thepetiteshop.com
5-foot founder Elizabeth Bates had enough with expensive tailoring and lack of options for her frame. The Petite Shop is her online boutique that brings together petite-friendly designers.
28. Pretty Little Thing, prettylittlething.com
The name of the site explains it all. See the pretty, little finds for yourself.
29. Ralph Lauren, ralphlauren.com
Take Ralph Lauren's petite friendly ready-to-wear collection from runway to reality.
30. Reformation, thereformation.com
The "Don't Call Me Cute" collection eliminates the petite struggle perfectly.
31. 7 For All Mankind, 7forallmankind.com
The brand breaks boundaries and tailors all styles to the petite frame.
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32. Theory, theory.com
With quality pieces, Theory offers luxe, petite options.
33. Tobi, tobi.com
Tobi is a low-key petite site, featuring small sizes.
34. Topshop, us.topshop.com
Topshop has a fashionable petite section featuring the newest styles.
35. Uniqlo, uniqlo.com
With an in-store hemming service, don't limit yourself at Uniqlo.
