What does petite mean?
Did you know petite just means you are short? Being petite does not necessarily mean you are skinny. A petite person is someone who is under 5’4.” Some sources say under 5’3,” nonetheless, petite means you are short. When you go shopping for petite clothing be sure to check the retailer’s sizing charts since there is a slight difference in sizing.
Alternatively, you can still be considered petite if you fall within some certain measurements. This would include smaller shoulder width, shorter arms, shorter torso and or shorter legs. So even if you are over 5’4,” you could still be considered petite and fit better in petite sized clothing.
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