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Trying to help my mother-in-law find the unicorn of sweatpants. She needs Petite XL, and wants "baggy, comfortable" sweatpants. [more inside]
posted by something_witty on Nov 17, 2020 - 7 answers

I've recently started working in a new office where everybody dresses quite well. Prior to this, I was in full-time student mode, so I never cared about what I wore. I want to start looking more put-together. It shouldn't be this difficult to buy about 5-6 basics to update my office wardrobe, but I am SO. PARALYZED. at the idea of having to spend money on more than 1-2 items at a time. I waste hours and hours looking at clothes online and never buy a single item. This needs to stop. [more inside]
posted by fernweh on Oct 31, 2015 - 61 answers

Where can I find fitted, work-friendly jackets/blazers that are 100% not bulky or stiff? Difficulty: must come in petite sizes and not-just-black colors. [more inside]
posted by Bardolph on Aug 11, 2015 - 11 answers

XS is frequently too large on me - where should I try to shop? [more inside]
posted by namesarehard on Feb 18, 2015 - 19 answers

I have a hard-to-fit body. What clothes flatter a short girl who is not actually petite? [more inside]
posted by catesbie on Dec 3, 2013 - 12 answers

Can you recommend durable, somewhat fitted, not outrageously expensive work pants that will fit a small woman (5'0", 100 lbs, athletic build)? And by work I don't mean office-appropriate: I'm a carpenter and I spend my days at a grimy construction site. [more inside]
posted by halogen on Sep 20, 2013 - 7 answers

Best stores for short and plus sized gals? Comfortable yet young professional clothes, especially. Snowflakey details inside. [more inside]
posted by ArgyleMarionette on Nov 12, 2012 - 17 answers

Looking for clothing lines/companies geared towards women ages 18-35 that cater to non-average sizes (including petite, tall, plus size, etc.) Particularly interested in smaller companies. Bonus points for stuff like sustainability, fair labor practices, natural fibers.
posted by doift on Jul 9, 2012 - 6 answers

My breasts are disproportionately large for my frame (34E/F, 5'2", upper-normal BMI). Because of this, my posture is terrible and my style has been decidedly cramped. Short of getting a breast reduction, how can I dress better, improve my posture, and keep my back from hurting all the time? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 17, 2011 - 26 answers

Help me find fashion similar to Boden for Women, but less expensive. Or tell me to suck it up and just buy Boden. Examples of what I love and what I'm looking for inside... [more inside]
posted by purenitrous on Jul 27, 2011 - 17 answers

Help a petite hourglass play dress up: What are your guidelines, links, favorite pieces and prohibitions for making the most out of a small but curvy silhouette? [more inside]
posted by MonkeyToes on Jul 8, 2011 - 5 answers

Where do petite women find clothes that don't look like your grandma? [more inside]
posted by Medieval Maven on Jan 12, 2010 - 49 answers

Are there brands that make workout tops suitable for short girls? [more inside]
posted by catesbie on Nov 7, 2009 - 5 answers

I am looking for formal, professional-looking cardigans for work. I'm a petite female who is basically trying to avoid wearing a blazer. [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Oct 6, 2009 - 28 answers