AimeeM Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I'm feeling kind of dumpy lately, regarding my wardrobe. I prefer skirts (that are easy to move in; not pencil), dresses, and sometimes jeans. Finding skirts that fit me nicely is HARD. I'm 5'1", slender around the waist, but curvy. I am somewhat "busty" and I have defined hips. This makes jeans terribly hard to buy, because while I may be a size 2/4 around the waist, I am definitely a 6 or so in the hip section - this is the only reason I can think of that jeans feel a bit too snug going on initially, but (inevitably) once I start moving around and the jeans are "loosened up," they start sliding down and I feel like I'm constantly "hitching" them back up my rear end! So, my go-to is a pretty skirt that flows, but is generally "shapeless" and an equally shapeless top. This does nothing for making me feel more attractive (and I'm not feeling very attractive lately... at all). The other obvious problem is my height. Any skirt or dress has to be altered (thank God my youngest's Godmother lives across the street and is handy with a sewing machine!) for length; if it's supposed to fit right below the knees, it's down my calfs; if it's supposed to fit to the ankle, it's floor length. With dresses this means even more altering because the length of the straps, etc. Oh, and I already look young for my age, on top of my height (I'm 30; most people assume early 20's, unless it's a bad day and I have no make-up on and mashed potatoes in my hair). I'm tired of shopping in the junior's section, my Macy's doesn't have much of a petite section at all. I need a make-over. I don't mind having clothing, but I'm at a loss as to what would look nice, somewhat "hip" style-wise, but still conservative/modest... and more my age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Queen Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Wear belts with your jeans? Shapeless tops are frumpy. Most stylish tops are too low cut, especially for short people. You can 'wholesome-up" stylish tops with Cami Secrets. They are false-front camisoles. They are better than wearing real camisoles under your clothes because real camisoles show the tops of bOOks almost as much as stylish tops. Cami Secrets keep 'the girls' covered, even when you bend over. I got mine at Kmart in the As Seen On TV section. They're modestly priced, and worth every penny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solascriptura Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Have you checked Loft Petites? The clothes are modest and they have clothes for different body types. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Maybe some good ideas on this blog? Extra Petite I like her post about finding a good skirt length. It would be handy info to have if ordering online (or shopping in a store too, I guess). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Have you checked Loft Petites? The clothes are modest and they have clothes for different body types. Nope; never heard of them. Off to check out now, though! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Have you ever seen Jag Jeans? I came across them recently on a blog I read occasionally. It looks like an upscale elastic-waist jean. It is a wide, stretchy waist that is meant to be covered by a top but doesn't scream "elastic" if your hem is ever-so-slightly askew. The blogger who raved about them is about a 14 petite, so curvier than you but perhaps similarly proportioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6wildhorses Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 You could try Wallflower jeans. Sometimes they come in short sizes. I'm a couple inches taller than you but it sounds like around the same size. I can wear the regular length jeans, but sometimes they are slightly too long. I always bump up for juniors sizing, so a size 7 short in their curvy jeans may work for you. Because they are made to fit snugly, you can even try a 9 short, but you may need a belt. I particularly like the cut of the jeans with double buttons in the front. The problem with jeans getting looser as you wear them is common. I just wear a belt. They sell them on amazon.com and Kohls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6wildhorses Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I also love Eddie Bauer. Full price is expensive, but a lot of items end up in the sales/clearance section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Yep, Loft. They always have some sort of sale going on. I think you may have just missed the 70% off sale price sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Another Loft vote. They usually have good petites. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 I was just on the Loft site. I love the selection. It looks like a site called Shabby Apples has petites, too. Anyone have experience with them? Good quality? I *think* I saw somebody mention them on here before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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