This would make the average American woman comfortably petite.
However, some women are shorter but don’t have the typical “petite” body shape.
One of the main items of clothing that can be an issue for petite women is maxi skirts.
This doesn’t necessarily have to be heels, but shoes with any sort of built-in height increase.
Chunky sneakers are extremely popular these days, as are platform shoes like chunky loafers and ankle boots.
For an elegant look, heels should be your first choice.
Heels are also your best bet for evening gowns and more formal maxi skirt looks.
Maxi-length skirts with a split help to not overwhelm your petite frame with the longer length.
The skin-barring skirt gives the illusion of longer legs, due to the high split.
However, don’t feel like you have to go for a skirt with an extreme split.
Even a maxi skirt with just a small one can have a positive lengthening effect.
Because of this, a crop top is a must have.
If you prefer to stay covered up, platform sandals will have a similar lengthening effect.
Because of this, petite women should look for ways to stop their visual lines from being shortened.
Luckily, this isn’t as difficult as it sounds.
If you’re not a fan of cropped things, a tighter tucked-in t-shirt will also do the trick.
The main thing here is to choose an item with short sleeves.
Prints and patterns can make or break a look
Finally, always take the material into consideration.
You may love bold prints or horizontal stripes, but neither will flatter a petite body pop in.
Or, drop the patterns altogether and focus on finding a skirt in a solid color.
Moreover, certain materials will be easier to work with than others.
This doesn’t mean you should avoid certain materials, but rather figure out what works best for you.
