PFC # 1 - "Do a Petite Don't"
Jean from www.extrapetite.com is hosting this fun, on-going challenge for petites! So if you're 5'4" and under, come join in the fun!
Here is the first of many:
The Challenge:
Create an outfit for weekend brunch with your girlfriends. The outfit must include one garment that is typically notorious for being a petite "don't." Such garments include: dresses, skirts, or pants that hit at the scary mid-calf length (not cute, cuffed jeans...I'm talking real capris) or below the knee, maxi dresses, full A-lined skirts, or wide-legged pants.
I actually don't own any of the "don't" on that list.. but my sister has 3 maxi dresses! And they're totally brunchwear... if we were in SoCal!! I'm wearing the maxi from Express, and she's wearing the maxi from Forever 21
front view
(partially obscured by needy doggie who can't be ignored for more than 5 seconds!!)
side view
I actually don't own any of the "don't" on that list.. but my sister has 3 maxi dresses! And they're totally brunchwear... if we were in SoCal!! I'm wearing the maxi from Express, and she's wearing the maxi from Forever 21
front view
(partially obscured by needy doggie who can't be ignored for more than 5 seconds!!)
side view
guest appearance
I'm 5'1", and my sister is 4'11". As a petite, I suppose I should feel small compared to other people... but when I stand next to my sister I feel like a broad shouldered giant! My mom is even shorter, and I tower over her...
After reading all these petite blogs, I would think that it's nearly impossible to find decent clothes for petite frame. But, my sister extremely petite and she is one the most well-dressed people I know! Her work outfits and her casual outfits are incredibly stylish, and fit her so well! How is it that I'm 2 inches taller and can't dress as nice...
Anyways, the reason I think these maxis work ~ my sister has a good eye for picking clothing that fits well. These dresses drape fairly close to the body, so they don't hang like mumus. I think one could go wrong with a maxi by buying one that billows out from the chest and creates a tent-like effect, rather than pulling in under the breast to fit against the body, creating a slimmer silhouette.
In my opinion, there are some things that are a universal "don't". In general though, I think everything is a "do", as long as it fits your body well, and proportionally. Ill fitting clothes looks terrible whether you're 6 feet tall or 4 feet tall.
Also, wearing clothing that comes dangerously close to exposing your coochie is a don't for all shapes and sizes. Ladies, please remember to keep the cochie covered, ok?
