10 Style Secrets Every PETITE Woman Should Know! (Elongate & Balance)

[@_inflection3209]

We need to give this girl a metal or something lol I appreciate that every year it's summer there and you're rocking all the fall stuff and the winter stuff just to give us inspiration. I appreciate yooou lol

[@emmy8526]

Really appreciate your thoughtful take on style, especially balancing rule theories against individuality and personal style - which is all about breaking rules in an interesting and confident way!

[@annie-sc]

I really like how your tips in your channel are quite unique and not cookie-cutter -- most of them are personal to you, and somehow I haven't really heard these tips before from other known style influencers who repeat the same thing over and over about looking "expensive" and whatnot

[@michelletran7920]

Fellow petite girl (4’8”) here! I love how you pull off oversized jackets. Could you do a video on how you like an oversized jackets to fit on your frame without being overwhelmed by all the fabric?

[@michelletran7920]

And what details make for a good oversized jacket: shoulder width, length where it should hit on the body, etc?

[@Ukiiblox]

I'm 4'9 at the age of 16 lol

[@ericj199]

​@@Ukiiblox same, 4'9 17

[@Ukiiblox]

@ericj199 lol 😂

[@AchangChawang]

Same here 🤗

[@Sorana44]

Im 4’11. I use maxi skirts and dresses all the time and look great in them

[@tracypatil8841]

Great tips Helen. Like you I dress for comfort as well as style. If I don't do this it's a waste of money because I don't wear things that are too tight or too unsuitable for weather.You have helped me so much with styling ideas. Thank you

[@graciephil]

Best video for petites I've watched. Thank you!

[@jentijerina7980]

Petite woman here, giving you a huge thumbs up and THANK YOU for your wonderful tips!! ❤❤❤

[@karenrader2160]

Yes!!!

[@MAN-mi7tk]

I haven‘t tuned in for a while because life got busy, but I love your hair (apart from your amazing outfits)!!! They add so much more character to the outfits!

[@FloraSprout]

Great video as always! Love that cream Sezane dress...onto the list it goes! After years of being plus sized and a couple of years of hard work (that i did for myself and my own happiness!) I can finally shop petities reliably and man it is such a game changer in terms of fit and proportion. Happy to have another petite brand to look at, I've been kind of sticking to Ann Taylor and Banana Republic petities as of late. Even though you are not plus sized, I know that highlighting brands that also offer petite plus would be so beneficial to people that may watch your channel if that's something you were willing to highlight some time!

[@celeste3735]

Very useful tips, based on your experience as a petit woman and not repeating/copying other content. Subscribed!

[@geniej2378]

I loved this video! One thing I avoid is low rise waistlines because they visually shorten my legs. I also consider skin as a colour block - I find knee length skirts shorten my legs because they create a divide at the knee. Meanwhile, I have proportionally big feet, so pointed toe shoes are out of the question (think clown shoe look haha)

[@AnnikDoquire]

You are brilliant! Thanks so much for a very useful video.

[@facesunderwater]

Thank you so much. I’m 5’0” but love to play with fashion design and styling. I can’t wait to try out some of your ideas.

[@littlelady7843]

I am also petite. For a while, I was laser focused on dressing myself in ways to make myself look taller. I did learn quite a few techniques to build outfits with good proportions and they were helpful . But after a while, it became restrictive for me to wear fun colors, interesting cuts and trying on new things. I realized looking taller is not the most important thing in life for me. My husband loves me being petite and tells me I look cute and sweet for which only petite ladies can pull off effortlessly. Petite people have its own unique challenge, but also beauty. It is way more fun to use clothes to express personality and have fun than to trying to look taller.

[@niki_bbb]

> I realized looking taller is not the most important thing in life I agree with this so much! I'm 5'2 and a casual weight lifter, which means I won't look like a "dainty smol petite" no matter what, I'm quite bulky. Yeah, of course I tend to follow (at least intuitively) a lot of advices about proportions and lines etc, but the most important part for me is if the outfit makes me feel like a fashion diva!

[@littlelady7843]

@@niki_bbb Yes! I love being fashion diva!

[@happytofu5]

You are so right! Some days we want to look elongated and elegant, but some days we just want to be a small cutie. :)

[@pamilarestrepo2048]

This video was very helpful! Can you make another one for warm weather?

[@mtcarpio7192]

I love this! Thank you! ❤ Super agree with the cuff neckline! It is more flattering when cuff is smaller & tighter! I notice also when the neckline is a bit loose, it looks so bad on me! Also, i prefer wearing flowy & lighter pants! Heavier fabrics make me look stiff 😅

[@mansoor3159]

Helen your videos always leave me feeling inspired and motivated🥺💫💗 and I really really obsessed with your style so so so much

[@mash12372]

Love this! Where is your puffer in 13:50 from? ❤

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I know that sandwich dressing, wearing shoes to match a lighter colored top, is popular and it looks great on tall women. But, like you, as a petite, I look and feel taller when I match my footwear and hosiery to the color of my bottoms, skirt, dress or pants. I wear mostly skirts and dresses, so it’s knee-high or thigh-high boots and matching tights with these in the cooler weather.❤

[@DesireeAnnLim]

Just stumbled upon your channel and have been in love with petite studio nyc for a long time now! Love your tips that have perfectly articulated a lot of the things I noticed too that are more flattering us petites. 💕 Definitely balance and proportion in the whole ensemble of our attire + our accessories. 👍

[@fairytale143]

You look much taller than 5’3! I think that speaks to your styling capabilities *thumbs up*

[@dianneunderwood8456]

enjoyable presentation! The long cream dress was beautiful as was the short cream/tan jacket! Perhaps because I find the cream and tan combo irresistible. Thank you for sharing your perspective and offering some new ideas on dressing the more petite frame.

[@happytofu5]

I also have a very small body type, so its really hard to pull of all of the cool and modern looking things. I noticed that it is easier for me to start with the recommendations and move from there into the direction I aim for, instead of starting at the point where I would like to end up and adjust from there. I think with more experience, it can be done as easily, but since I lack the experience, I stay away from the super bold choices and work my way up there.

[@33Jenesis]

I bought several pairs of Levi’s rib cage jeans because of you :). They feel a bit stranger being really high waisted. I am still playing with other items to see how I can style them.

[@luluandmeow]

Double-breasted coats, etc. widen a petite frame, so do wide sleeves, wide pants (especially cropped ones) - anything too horizontal

[@ruthacuna4385]

As a petite person, thank you, you have wonderful tips.

[@valiaudet3415]

So refreshing to see different styles that can be worn by petite women. These looks are really wearable 🎉

[@Bees123Knees]

I'm 4' 11, 90 lbs. so I look forward to your secrets. Thanks!

[@tpariyakanok3288]

Thank you fro the tips. Your content is always enjoyable to watch!! Ps. The cream circle bag looks cutee could you please tell us where it’s from?

[@natachagauthier3376]

Very useful video ans nice discount code that i am considering to use. Thanks !

[@alamedadanceparty]

Thank you for the brilliant content

[@lorrainedalgleish7616]

I love the dark blue ( denim ?) shirt and dark blue ( silk ?) baggy trouser outfit. Where can I buy them ?

[@hollister2698]

Excellent advice

[@GoaWay...]

Hello, Helen 👋☺️. I clicked on the video because I saw that little white round handbag. I wanted to see if you had listed it in the description. Unfortunately, you didn't. You didn't list any of the bags you wore in the video 😢😔. Could you please tell me the name of the white purse you were wearing with the Camel wool coat, and the name of the green shoulder bag?

[@gochagory]

I really liked your tips. I also like wearing long coats . What can I pair with a pleated midi skirt to look taller I am also a petite woman.?

[@uwhenling]

Thanks for this video! I've been looking for a good quality wool coat and black & white sweater!!! It's nice to be able to see what it looks like on you before purchasing online. Can you do a video on comfortable shoes? I walk a lot as well and finding stylish shoes is a struggle sometimes.

[@anastasiaromanov3737]

Love the white handbag. What brand is it?

[@claudialifestyle_digital]

Hi Helen, can I ask where is your white bag from ?

[@jumplc]

This was very helpful....thank you!! :)

[@Bianca-nb7by]

Hi! Thanks for the great tips! I’m a soft classic and around your height. I’d love to know where your cream rounded bag is from? ❤

[@sana-gq2ur]

more videos like this one ❤❤❤

[@cathvong]

Can you please tell us where the purses are from??

[@hamtonfinkngai8017]

hello, do you have a tied up look for the curated navy classic coat? thanks

[@luluandmeow]

A belt can shorten you if it contrasts too much with the rest of your outfit, e.g. if it's too wide or in a very contrasting colour or if it has bright hardware (shiny metal belt, studs, etc.) It adds a horizontal band that can shorten your legs. I am a bit off belts at the moment as I like dressing very simply and at my age (58 years young) a belt can also look a bit too classic and ladylike, i.e. old. I have started to wea heels again and they can actually be more comfortable and healthier for your legs than very flat shoes, I have opted for 2-3 inch block heels or a discreet platform that is not in a bright or contrasting colour to the rest of the shoes/boots, I also prefer suede footwear (and a suede heel/platform) to leather or other materials, it looks more elegant imo

[@mikik8290]

Love you ❤

[@ninapatel1871]

Where can you find the quality petite clothes?.. I have hard time finding jacket that fits well from the solders because it’s not made for petites. Can you post few store that makes high fashion petites

[@hazbort]

Helen, can I ask what your kibbe type is?

[@jaderhiece4318]

Lol your thumbs down outfits I still thought were amazing

[@susanma4899]

I am 5'11" but will I watch your video anyway? Yes.

[@AnoraWang]

Where did you get the white bag?

[@katrinapineda6873]

I'm super small and I hate tucking in shirts. It's just uncomfortable for me :/

[@muse.milkyway]

Love!!❤

[@ajnineteen3]

what are the brands??

[@petitekatilin]

Thanks. You’re probably a (flamboyant) gamine in Kibbe. I do prefer you in more fitted styles or at least one garment fitted and one looser. Gamines need juxtaposition - because their bodies have both soft and strong elements. I’m a flamboyant gamine, same height as you. I’m glad you found Kibbe, but you should also check out Kitchner essences - they are a bit more important and explain some observations and preferences you have in styling. Once you know the rules, you can break them. 😂🎉

[@TheAlyconaria]

I've been thinking maybe soft gamine, because Helen pulls of soft curved shapes and delicate details well. Definitely some classic and romantic elements in her style essence too!

[@petitekatilin]

I’m guessing she has to accommodate petite before anything else. She looks hood in colourblocking and shorter lines, which speaks to gamine as a body type. Essence-wise I could imagine ingenue, natural and classic to be in the mix.

[@kim-mr7oh]

she is definitely more of a SOFT gamine, a yin type. she does benefit from curve accommodation, and her essence reads off much more as spitfire chic than sassy chic. looking at verified celebrities, she’s definitely similar to winona ryder and audrey tatou, and not penelope cruz or audrey hepburn who are FG.

[@jenevievele2030]

The code does not work. 😢

[@luluandmeow]

Your knee-high boots are lovely but too wide around the calf, I have the same problem finding more fitted boots. These wide leg boots (probably designed to accommodate larger size women) don't look great on slim, petite ones, but I've found it very difficult to buy tighter fitting knee highs, the only alternative would seem to be those with a stretch panel at the back, but they look less elegant and less chic so not ideal either

[@mariasophiafranco9747]

Not what this video is about, but you have one of the best bag collection on KZbin 😍 great video, I'm 159/157cm and I loved the video 🩵

[@wendynicholss6886]

I am petite five foot tall, but i dont like petite clothing. I feel the garment loses something in the design when it's converted to petite. I never buy petite, i just alter the original piece.

[@Atheria444]

I'd like to dress more stylish, but there's no point where I live. 😭

[@JadeMcguire-cq2ux]

My mom bought one @ *amzrepo*and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.

[@fogfern6184]

🙌

[@Ukiiblox]

Is this is short wut am I!? I'm lit 4'9

[@ThePrincezzG]

okay but 160cm is not that petitie

[@stephaniev7382]

Depends where. In germany I am considerate very peitte. Trying to find clothes that fit me here......crayz

[@lior2538]

I’m 5😂

[@janetgindlesperger4793]

The clunky shoes aren't very flattering.

[@virginiaevans3046]

No criticism, but you speak too fast and don't pronounce ypur words clearly. I would like to be able to follow you better. Thank ypu.

[@JaneCrossan]

I use subtitles when viewing on my phone ( I think it's called closed caption in USA). Not sure if that's possible on a computer. 🙂

[@lyndabruce6077]

Looks boxy and overwhelming

[@AnNguyen-qs1uy]

Can you let us know what’s your kibbe body type and your personal color? 🥹 im guessing that you’re a soft classic and a deep autumn?