I’m a Petite Style Expert—These 5 Pieces Are My Capsule Wardrobe Non-Negotiables

As all petite readers will know, shopping can be a frustrating process. Yes, there are more size ranges available on the market now than there ever has been before, but if you are under average height, it’s likely that you’ve still had to contend with trailing hems and excessively long sleeves, making the process of building a capsule wardrobe that much harder. Often the recommendations for curvy and petite women are to buy the clothes you love and to employ the services of a tailor. but believe us, the cost can stack up over time. So, with this in mind, we started thinking about the easy styling shortcuts that can save you time (and money) just by taking dressing for your proportions into account.

As a fashion editor who often struggles with finding clothes that fit my in-between-size and curvy frame, I still believe that anyone can wear the pieces that they want (there are no style rules here!), all it takes is a couple of clever adjustments. That being said, at 5ft6 I’m not best placed to share petite style tips, but one person who is however, is a fashion blogger with a lot of experience in making designer and high street buys work harder for her, Shloka Narang Sensarma..