17 most stylish petite womens clothing brands we reviewed and recommend

Let me let you in on a little secret.There are a few things in life that are more challenging for those of us who are under 5’5 — reaching higher cabinets, turning off a fire alarm, and finding a pair of jeans that hits just right at the ankle.Shopping as a petite is no easy feat.I’m 5’3, which I would say teeters between petite and regular, yet I still find myself frequently disappointed when I try on a dress that drapes across the floor, or the sleeves of a shirt fall past my fingers, or I succumb to rolling up the cuffs of a pair of jeans that would otherwise fit me perfectly fine.

Such is the dilemma of many smaller people.Hence, I have decided to scout out the best clothing brands for petites.Most of these brands have devoted an entire section to styling smaller-framed women — offering hemmed options of their best-selling pieces and some designed just for us.

I’ve tested some popular styles from Reformation, Aritzia, Ann Taylor, and Good American, as well as some smaller brands that cater to the dainty ladies — like my new favorites, For Love and Lemons and Saylor.For other specific fashion needs, be sure to take a look at our guide to shopping for the best plus-size brands, maternity clothes, and jeans for women of all sizes.Click the links below to jump right to our top picks for each category:Pros:Cons:Enter my go-to destination for petite clothing over the years.

Aritzia’s style has been described as “everyday luxury,” and that couldn’t be more accurate — their iconic sculpt knit tanks, relaxed work trousers, and trendy vegan leather pants, never seem to go out of style.Both the Wilfred and Babaton brands at Aritzia carry limitless options for work and play, but my favorite part of the store is that many styles come in different lengths, with petites included.New York Post Review: Some of my personal favorites include the Effortless Pants – If you’re looking for perfectly relaxed, tailored trousers that will become your eve...