We found several Web sites that provide fashion advice to short women. One common theme to looking taller is to wear one color from head to toe. We previously listed Petite Magazine, the only major publication available for petite fashion. Unfortunately the magazine ceased publication at the end of 2001 due to the economic down turn.
- Petite Personal Shopper
This Web site for women 5’ 3” and under was created to share experiences when it comes to shopping for clothes. It contains an extensive amount of information on style, seasonal fashions, travel wear, and the fashion business. The regional focus is the United Kingdom.
- Petite Fashionista
Created and maintained by Christa Jean, this blog provides daily insight and advice into the world of petite fashion.
- Serafina
Serafina is a shopping reference blog dedicated to locating and compiling the designers and shops that cater to petite women. Their monthly archive dates back to October 2006.
- Donna Fujii Institute: The Petite Women with Style
The Donna Fujii Institute was established in San Francisco in 1985 to share Donna's unique multiethnic color analysis and image consulting concepts and methods.
- Some Small Sense
Look no further for the latest store reviews and shopping experiences.
A blog documenting the adventures in clothing shopping by a very
petite woman. 4' 10" and 87 pounds - would you believe she's full
grown?
- About: Petite fashion
Each site in the About network is run by a professional Guide who is carefully screened and trained by About. Guides build a comprehensive environment around each of their specific topics, including the best new content, relevant links, How-To's, Forums, and answers to just about any question.
- SmallShoes
This is a resource to help women find a place to buy small size shoes. Visit this site if you face problems trying to find a shoe that fits, looks good, and hope against hope, is comfortable!
- Reader's Advice
One of our readers submited this piece about buying clothes from JC Penny's children's section and having them altered to fit.