5 Things you should NEVER wear if you are short and curvy

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If you are a short and curvy girl, here's the 5 things that do not look the most flattering on you and what to wear instead.
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[@ZForce5496]

The main reason I avoid off shoulder clothing is that curvy women need bras! That’s not possible with a shoulder - revealing top.

[@theprousteffect9717]

Yes, exactly! I haven't found a decent strapless bra that can comfortably support very large breasts.

[@b.p.4250]

Off the table for me too. No matter how structured, by the end of the day they just seem to grab everything and pull it south! 🥺

[@potatokatato]

I either wear a strapless bra or a bra with cute straps that I want to show off.

[@ZForce5496]

I have never found a strapless bra that I didn’t either fall out of or feel suffocated in.

[@Cecily-Pimprenelle]

This. ... until I’have enough money to buy a corset, or eno7gh skill, time and motivation to make myself one. (Which is... Very Unlikely). It may not work under some type of fabric, though.

[@ceilconstante640]

Amazing difference wearing the right silhouette makes.

[@sylvieross5438]

Thank you for putting a video for shorter curvy women. We see so many ads or videos for taller straighter types of bodies, it can be frustrating and discouraging.

[@sharonlembo6719]

Thank you! I’m so tired of being petite with large bust! It’s so limiting with fashion choices 😢

[@WellEditedCo]

I needed this video so much! I’m 5’4” and curvy, and could never figure out why certain things look terrible on me. Now I get it! Please make more of these. I have a casual WFH lifestyle so casual everyday clothing ideas that still look good would help me so much.

[@mariamoali135]

Me too

[@g3andrea]

Chi, this is MY BODY too! Everything made me look like a tree stump until I figured out a few of these tips on my own. I have also been on a quest to lose weight. I now have lost more than 45 pounds, and I am starting to see my true proportions. I am petite, large chest, short torso, but otherwise I have a balanced proportions to my figure. Love your videos!

[@ashleyk397]

Can you do short and pear shape (thin but longer waist with thick thighs and butt)! I likely already know the tips but I love the validation when you post as the expert and maybe have other ideas 😂

[@omahpurwakids]

This is the video that I've been looking for. 😅 The model's stats are the same as mine. I can finally understand why some trends just don't work on me. Thanks Chi! ❤

[@aspegel5281]

Yeah, not liking the belt hack look for the summer dresses - still looks a little frumpy; however, I totally appreciate you providing options so that we don't have to throw out the dress. I love your insight and ideas on how to look more flattering. In fact, I plan to do a closet purge, and this helps me so much to decide what I should donate. I'm always thinking - maybe if I lost more weight - but it just might be the style itself that isn't flattering.

[@mylifesings-mariaklingshei1786]

Thanks so much. I’m 5’ and curvy. This is very helpful. I tend to let the “tent” thing happen because I feel I should accent the bust area, but these tips make a lot of sense and it’s SO HELPFUL to have someone who looks more similar to my shape.

[@niki_bbb]

As a curvy(-ish) petite woman I agree with everything you say, however, I don't always want to look "slimmer"! I love voluminous cropped sweaters (and cargo pants) because they are so stylish and comfy, and I don't care if I appear "bigger" to some people. Sometimes it even can be a compliment, since I lift weights and my gains are my hard work!

[@androidgames1927]

I love them too but my mom keeps making fun of me for wearing them😔

[@garlicgirl3149]

I LOVE the models you are using! They are pretty and different sizes and your recommendations totally make sense on them.

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@hotjanuary]

For turtle neck long sleeve shirts (not sweaters!), you can minimize the undesirable effect by wearing a v neck fitted vest overtop in a contrasting colour. The V will draw the eye away. You can experiment with U shaped and square shaped neck lined vests too. It works for some people. It really depends on your body frame. The Kibbe system will give you a headache on all the different types of body frames.

[@xdxdxdxd4575]

I wear thin turtlenecks under, and turtleneck but cropped west over. So my waistline looks still and also my arms.

[@ayanelopes9476]

Kibbe system helps me a whole lot.

[@jc.franco7532]

Thank you so much for representing my body type! I've honestly felt frumpy and unattractive with this shape, but your video inspired me to change my style and find something that works for me. Even if it takes some time I know I'll find the right pieces that both flatter and comfort me. Thanks!

[@deyanirazandbergen5023]

I have heard from another stylist that this is the most difficult body type to dress! I am one too! Short and 🍊

[@kathyhirsh9687]

I used to feel the same way in department stores. I felt like all the petite clothes were very aging and it was frustrating

[@Alex_P]

Thanks Chi! Also, I love how you're getting much more comfortable sharing your clothing line, we petite ladies appreciate it!!

[@PetiteDressing]

You're welcome! ❣️

[@lorineely6921]

I love how you don’t just tell us what to wear you explain it perfectly! 😊

[@PetiteDressing]

thank you! ❣️

[@anupaabraham754]

lovely tips. However, as a petite bottom heavy woman myself, I don't feel all the above tips are applicable to my body type. Would love to see a similar video for bottom heavy petite women. TIA!

[@mffmoniz2948]

Yes, my legs keep looking thicker... What to do?

[@daphne8406]

I love the long pink dress 🤩 The neckline, waist and sleeves are all very flattering. I love those futtery butterfly short sleeves as sometimes I do not like the size of my upper arms 😅 These look nice, are breezy in hot weather and cover without being tight.

[@helenmilhinch9803]

❤ thank you! I'm 5'2" and a 38FF. I've always hidden behind loose flowy outfits. You've inspired me to wear a belt and more fitted dresses.

[@PapillionEra]

Such helpful tips! I live in tunic tops but they really DO make me look larger. Trying to find peplum and wrap tops to combat the issue now.

[@cherylkeys1284]

I have learned so much from you. Thanks for all you do.

[@PetiteDressing]

You're very welcome! ❣️

[@katr8185]

Amazing tips. I'm short and curvy and I've always felt some of these pieces look bad on me but couldn't figure out why. The waist definition tip is so key!

[@susantaylor6957]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have sort of figured it out, but when you see it on screen, it definitely resonates with a person!

[@TheBohemianStyle]

The problem is you can’t find clothes for the winter season. All the examples are for the spring and summer season.

[@theprousteffect9717]

Thin layers work well. If it's really cold, I'll wear a fitted t shirt with a fitted sweater (not chunky knits) over it, and a classic structured wool trench coat that nips in at the waist, or that has a belt. And even though it's covering the neck, I'll still wear scarves to keep warm, because it's winter and warmth takes precedence!

[@Neidytrozeski]

She looked amazing in the first turtle neck!

[@keiem5263]

its always been my problem since highschool, to the point i just gave up and wore whatever. i have a wide hip, a bit small waist and a chest. and my upper arm fat seems to stay longer. doesnt really help that im not pretty, have hairy arms and darker tone. so i gave trying to be pretty coz i wasnt. but your video gave me some ideas on what can i wear and what to avoid. gonne try em. thanks, i needed that.

[@celiathirlwall3329]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom, Chi!! Your videos are always so informative!!

[@PetiteDressing]

You're welcome! ❣️

[@idahernandez9362]

I'm so happy for these new videos. This is exactly what I need, that no one else covers. Thank you so much❤😊

[@PetiteDressing]

you're welcome! ❣️

[@thia95]

This video is definitely for me! Thank you so much! It helped a lot😭❣️

[@MrsKervang]

Thank you Chi for making this video that covers the CURVY side too ❤

[@PetiteDressing]

you're welcome! ❣️

[@jrr570]

Your best video yet! Thanks.

[@naturalwitchery]

So nice to see these hacks for my body size!

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I’m petite, short-waisted and a (natural) 36E and I agree with all your great tips! This is another one I discovered: avoid gathers above or below the bust, they give that unflattering, bursting out look, like the stereotype “buxom barmaid”. In general, I avoid bulky, or too-tight, or high-neck tops. Especially too-tight ones, if a top (or dress) has horizontal strain lines, or gapping at the buttons, it’s too small. Bust darts really help the fit, too; a flat piece of fabric doesn’t fit well over such pronounced curves. I always look for those darts in tops and dresses.

[@phildendron4702]

you are truly the master of petite clothing. thank you for making the videos.

[@PetiteDressing]

I appreciate your kind words, thank you so much! ❤

[@bookwormbon482]

Thanks to Wendy for helping to make these videos. It helps a lot

[@PetiteDressing]

❣️❣️❣️

[@norfolkreads]

This was so helpful to see, I hadn't realised how short tunics make me look!

[@Sunnydreamer1470]

I’m 5’2 36D ! Thank you for this! 🙏🏻

[@bridge7528]

I’d love to see some things for cold weather. A lot of time when you showed what to wear instead it wasn’t as warm as the first outfit. I teach in a school that is freezing!

[@bambio9686]

Yes I love belting my dresses !

[@LegendoftheGalacticHero]

Great video, I would have preferred to see substitutions that were for similar weather. Like changing a sweater and jeans that are more winter/fall for a spring/summer dress is not a substitution that makes sense in practicality but the concept was explained very well. Thank you

[@noemimatias3729]

I needed these tips. Thanks so much for sharing. 👍🏼

[@PetiteDressing]

you're welcome! ❣️

[@Rosemary-lb7wy]

Thank you Chi , seeing you from Spain Amazing video, just what I need

[@hodaabd5754]

totally my body, petite and carvey , super challenging to find a fit close in Germany which people are tall with less carve (mostly flat back and front and skinny arms and tights

[@jennib287]

Great video, like always! Thank you so much for making it.

[@PetiteDressing]

You're welcome! ❣️

[@bbilgers8686]

Thank you for demonstrating actual "curvy", not obese being called curvy. Somehow, in the last couple of decades, curvy became a euphemism for overweight and obese. I'm curvy. Busy with hips. I'm about 5 feet tall. I'm not overweight or obese. Definitely curvy.

[@LindaMz24]

That bothers me, too.

[@BelArtist]

This right here is my body type!! Thank you for thinking of us 🥰

[@PetiteDressing]

No worries! 💗💗💗

[@serenawill128]

Hi Chi! Can you please please do a video about a certain topic? I am a Gen Z young adult and really struggling with navigating the current clothing trends. I am somewhat short (5'4) and very busty and I just don't know what trend is flattering and unflattering on my body. I want to shop some current pieces, but don't want to waste money buying unflattering items. Can you do a video on current trends and what body type is best suited for a specific item? So which trend is suitable/unsuitable for different bust sizes, stomach sizes, the varying body shapes, etc. And some trends for example being baggy pants/jeans, low rise jeans, crop tops, tops with very thin straps, baggy cargo pants, oversized tops and jackets, short skirts, and other y2k trends. Thanks!

[@Sunnydreamer1470]

You’re awesome! Wish I knew all this years ago! 🙌🏻

[@worldofheidi23]

Thanks for all your tips!!

[@PetiteDressing]

You're welcome! ❣️

[@Hey-oo1uh]

I dress everything you said not to but I still look beautiful and cute..You need confident .

[@kiwi007]

I'm 5ft, slim except for DD cups. Have considered a reduction because of clothing always making me look chubby. I'm nearly 60 now and have learnt these tricks over the years. Dark fitted tops help, and one colour all the way through makes you appear longer. Watch out for contrasting shoes that can also cut your look and make you look shorter . Good on this channel helping younger women not battling a lifetime of bad clothing choices. 😊

[@davethewife7628]

Love this and very helpful. I struggle with shorter tops and a tummy. X

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@elisabethkraxner107]

Thank you very much Chi for all your informations. You do good work for us who are petite. Best greetings from AUSTRIA/ Europe

[@PetiteDressing]

You're welcome! ❣️

[@lindaalden2867]

I see what you mean about the jumpers with high neck, but here in the UK the winters are long and cold and I need neck warmth.

[@luudupree22]

High quality vid that is elevating my life

[@suzetteterry1497]

You have addressed my particular issue! Thankyou!

[@PetiteDressing]

You're welcome! ❣️

[@genisay]

Aww, I acutally thought she was super cute in the high necked sweater and jeans. I like that better then the v-neck dress it was being compared with.

[@ecclesiaxxi6210]

Thank you, I'm petite and curvy (1950s type curvy, so I am slim, I mention this because so many mistake it as just plus, when it's not, it's petite/slim but just hourglass with bust and bottom), thank you for this, I'm 30DD, but seeing your model is 36D with latina type curves that's great because it'll mean although I'm European build it'll likely work as well for me. I absolutely love East Asian fashion etc. but they're very delicately built, in the sense of ...not very curvy or busty, so things that I like (inc. the baggy sweater look that's trending there) I just sadly know wouldn't look nice on me... I'm so happy you've taken into account practical issues with different body types, so many just think oh curvy means plus, and it's like, there are a lot of us who just look 1950s curvy... Thank you :)

[@PetiteDressing]

You're welcome! ❣️

[@bookwormbon482]

Thanks for doing this!!

[@PetiteDressing]

You're welcome! ❣️

[@melfultales]

Thank you for sharing these tips. ❤

[@PetiteDressing]

You're very welcome! ❤️

[@flowerpower2384]

Wow, the red dress looks amazing on you🤩🤩

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@chrystalschardt9620]

Great tips

[@j6453]

So many great tips!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much! ❣️

[@cdavham]

Your line of petite clothing is so nice, and well priced. 🌸

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much! ❣️

[@eponymouscharacter]

Thank you! I needed this. Please make more! One suggestion: could you suggest alternative styling options from within the same season? E.g. the alternative suggestion for the turtleneck sweaters was a summery wrap dress which won’t work in the cold. How can you keep your whole neck and chest covered to stay warm but still not emphasise your bust? Thanks!

[@PetiteDressing]

You're welcome! ❣️

[@AndreaGerakSinger]

On spot! I have small boobs but curvy hip and thighs, and I can apply everything you say here, except for two points: 1. Short sweaters are great 2. High neck, especially turtle neck will indeed make my boobs look a bit bigger. And I don't even understand why those that you put on the NO side are in fashion at all: for example, here in my country a few decades ago billowy dresses and blouses were considered for pregnant women only - and I think they do look like that. 😅

[@michellesantos5571]

Oh thank you so much ,this advice are gold

[@PetiteDressing]

You're welcome! ❤️

[@gloriaconte]

Great tips and all looks very nice on you! thank you

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@margarettepage8865]

Love seeing you're doing different shaped women. Great content and video... Thank you.

[@PetiteDressing]

You're very welcome! ❣️

[@noeliaruiz3958]

Thank you so much for such great information.

[@PetiteDressing]

you're welcome! ❣️

[@Sandman-15]

Loved this video! I'm 5ft and a 30H; I can finally understand why certain types of clothes don't suit me. This has also encouraged me to break out of my comfort zone and go buy a pair of bottoms that aren't skinny jeans. 😂😊

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much! ❣️

[@Ohkeh640]

Wish they made nice plunge bras for us h cups I’m 32 g-h cup but a size 10, 5”2 In my country they don’t have any so I buy bras online

[@helenwong6827]

Great video , I used to make all those mistakes ! And also you make a good point about linen dresses, why are most linen dresses cut like big tents /sacks?!? Do curvy women not deserve to look and feel cool in hot summer weather😢

[@sabrinavillarreal9498]

SOO HELPFUL!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much! 💖

[@juicepetite]

I'm 5'2'' and 34 DD 🙃 Thank you!! You doing a great job for us 🤩💝💝💝

[@marylafrance9547]

5'4" curvy and same rules apply here! Great suggestions

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much! ❣️

[@juanlastrarodriguez8230]

Thank you so much. I'm petite and big busttie woman. Your vídeo Is very helpful.

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you and you're very much welcome! ❣️

[@paigelopez536]

I love your consult

[@janeta3509]

Thank you for showing how short busty women can choose flattering clothing. I am 5' with 36 DD. 38/30/38 Belts are tricky for me though since I have a tummy now.

[@PetiteDressing]

You're welcome! ❤️

[@Ohkeh640]

That red dress is stunning on you

[@lauraepg]

I'm watching from some time and I love your tips. I have a question: due to a phisical problem, I can't wear high weels shoes, only flat shoes. What type of shoes I can combine with a elegant dress for example? How I can whear flat shoes, in order to give an elegant note to my outfit?

[@zhisu2665]

for me, everything is about accentuating my waist line, i have a small waist despite being a bit chunky and it really helps

[@jenniferdavies8910]

Excellent ideas . Thanks

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you! 💗

[@lisabrown9532]

Thank you for this.....5ft2 and 32FF ......its hard to not look 10yrs older!!!!😂

[@coyotech55]

I'm 5'3", in my 60s, not so big in the bust any more, but they haven't disappeared, either. I've lost a lot of weight over the years and look reasonably slim. However, I still have a short torso, no waistline and generally carry most of my weight and volume on the top. I have skinny legs and a flat butt nowadays. I'm not so worried about slimming, but everything seems too long. I don't like tight tops, but I don't want that rectangle look, either. I like button down the front shirts that are a little loose. Mainly because I they're comfortable and I can get by without a bra. But I'm sure it doesn't look too sharp, especially over pants that are baggy in the thighs and rolled up. These tips will help a lot when I go to town and want to look more presentable!

[@b.p.4250]

All your videos are great but this might be my favorite one yet, and you used clothing from your own line too! I like Wendy the model- if it looks good on her, it will look good on me 😀 Some advice once given us petites (not by you!) was not avoid belts because they cut the silhouette in half. I wonder if that accounts for all the shapeless items in the Petites department, or the industry just doesn’t care about us. I need some more belts!

[@SohiHien]

I think if you use a belt in a similar color to the shirt/dress it stops that cut in half look. It just provides cinching and narrowing of the waist to the shirt/dress but doesn't distract the eye too much like a belt with a contrasting color would be. So don't use a black belt on a white dress, use a white or maybe pastel color belt and it avoids contrast and therefore heavy cutoff between top and bottom.

[@b.p.4250]

Agree, and the width of the belt makes a difference too. 😃

[@ngoctruong7314]

You so amazing ladies thank you for the tip

[@PetiteDressing]

You're welcome! ❤️

[@joannewan8206]

Thank you for your styling tips. These suggestions apply to someone who is tall but has an inverted triangle body shape like myself too. Would you say those garments which didn’t work for us would work for someone that has an opposite body shape to us like a pear shape? Or in general, those garments are not the most flattering for anyone?

[@aaganimehta1498]

omg. This video is life saver.

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much! 💖💖

[@hodaabd5754]

most of the closes which looks nice on curvy petites, are good for summer, what options works for winter?

[@saranyaa2179]

finally !!! found u😍😍😘

[@claudinemariagugerell5628]

I am 4 ft.9,5 inches,147 cm..and I like your videos,as now I am in my 50ies and liketo.look 30,as all elderly ladies want younger...thank you for your channel

[@marzenapokojska5658]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@PetiteDressing]

You're very much welcome! ❣️

[@Xine1988]

Awesome video

[@mffmoniz2948]

Short legs, thick legs, wide shoulders, thick arms, little bit of tummy. Tiny, curvy but tending more to apple than guitar. These tips are gold.

[@MsCadillac79]

Very nice..thanks 😊

[@PetiteDressing]

you're welcome! ❣️

[@Lily_The_Pink972]

As a short curvy, heavy busted woman I've learned over time what flatters me most. The bad news is that fashion doesn't take my shape into account and I really struggle to find things. And because I have to wear gait correcting orthotics in my shoes, I can't even wear pretty shoes 😢

[@englishtea9163]

I'm 5 and half an inch, 154 cm. And 34 F. But to add to that my legs are thick and bulky, even calves.

[@peacefultowers]

Very nice tips thank you! I have one question - I understand using a belt helps give shape but if one has belly fat and wide hips how to make the belt work? Appreciate your advice thank you

[@joyelmes7814]

The before looks were so much better than the after versions.