Updated: Nov 10
If you’re petite and on the slimmer side, finding clothes that truly fit can feel impossible. Most regular sizing is too long, wide or just overwhelms a smaller frame. The good news? These petite-friendly brands are designing with your proportions in mind.
Whether you're looking for pants that fit without gapping or dresses that don't drown your body, this guide will help you find pieces that fit and flatter.
White House Black Market
WHBM offers a full petite line that includes dresses, suits, and elevated basics. Their cuts tend to be slim through the shoulders and hips, making them ideal for slender petites looking for professional or polished styles.
Top Picks:
One Button Blazer - This bestselling blazer is structured yet flexible, with a sleek, angled line that accentuates the waist.
Elle Slim Ankle Comfort Stretch Pants - A slim-fit trouser with no excess fabric at the hips or legs, and a flattering ankle length.
Why it works:
Tailored waist and narrow arms
Clean silhouettes without volume
Petite sizing that starts at 00P
Petite Studio
Petite Studio isn’t just about length, they tailor their pieces for petite frames. That means narrow shoulders, shorter torsos, and sleeves that don’t require rolling up.
Top Picks:
Carmina Cardigan - Cropped, fitted, and lightweight, great for layering on smaller frames.
Romi Pants - Slim through the hip and thigh, these ankle-length trousers flatter without drowning your legs.
Why it works:
Precise tailoring
Narrow fits
Petite-only sizing
ASOS Petite
ASOS offers an enormous petite selection, including pieces that run narrow for petites with smaller busts and frames.
Top Picks:
Petite Maxi Dress - Skims the body and doesn’t pool at the hem.
Tailored Slim Straight Pants - Tapered legs and high waist define petite legs and hips.
Why it works:
Narrow-cut options
Lots of length variety
Sizes down to US 00
Banana Republic
Their petite line includes blouses, trousers, and outerwear that suit slim builds without excessive tailoring.
Top Picks:
V-Neck Cropped Sweater Top - Feminine and fitted.
High Rise Slim Ankle Pant - Slim cut with a high rise and and ankle length perfect for petites.
Why it works:
Thoughtful necklines
Tapered shapes
True petite sizing
LOFT Petite
LOFT excels at workwear and casual tops that are well-proportioned for slim frames.
Top Picks:
Riviera Slim Pants - Mid-rise and fitted through the leg, great for narrow hips.
Bobble Sweater Tee - Slim through the sleeves, shorter torso, no bagging.
Why it works: , petite lengths, and
Flattering necklines
Feminine shapes that don’t overpower
Petite lengths
Being thin and petite comes with unique style challenges, but it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice fit or fashion. The brands listed above offer flattering, well-proportioned pieces that celebrate your size instead of working against it.