9 PETITE Style Tips To Build Your Perfect Spring/Summer Outfits! (Petite Guide)

Petite style tips and outfit ideas for Spring Summer 2024
How to look more balanced (and therefore taller in outfits) open for links and sizing
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→ For reference, I'm 5'3 or 160cm in height. My usual size is a XS or US 0-2 and AU 6. I wear a W26 in jeans and often size up for pants to AU8, US 2-4.
Links to Petite Studio clothing
→ Shop Petite Studio (25% off until 31/05): bit.ly/33dhTkv
Della Bubble Dress - Ivory XS bit.ly/3QG8BIr
Della Bubble Dress - Black: bit.ly/3ytlFdK
→ Fits true to size for me
Joanne Dress - White Floral XXS bit.ly/3WF1wLQ
→ Took 1 size down, fit is perfect
Lettie Dress - Black Gingham XS bit.ly/4dHDndG
Maisy Dress - Blue Gingham XS bit.ly/3wpRDqV
→ Both of these dresses are true to size
Deidre Knit Top - White XXS bit.ly/4dyn5UF
→ Took 1 size down for a more fitted look, would recommend usual size
Earline Top - Blue Gingham XS bit.ly/3WLDYVX
→ true to size
Romi Pants - Cream S bit.ly/4bfyxCJ
Romi Pants - Camel bit.ly/3wxUnCD
→ I'm in between sizes and sized up. Otherwise can go true to size
Thank you to Petite Studio for sponsoring a segment of this video.
Links to everything else
→ wearing cream lace top 34 or US 2 seza.ne/QJWvDM...
earrings mejurifinecrew...
navy blouse - past season similar alternative bit.ly/4bTfDl1
white silk skirt US 2 (would recommend sizing up) bit.ly/4au5z10
navy trousers (shortened to fit) US4 bit.ly/3UTbqam
black short sleeve knit XXS (sized down) seza.ne/Qh5KwS...
grey short sleeve (brandy melville old)
white full length trousers S bit.ly/3WTfFVO
polka dot dress - black XS seza.ne/QhzbSY...
black white floral dress XS seza.ne/QxdhJV...
red dress - Christy Dawn during a past sale XS
white crop top XS bit.ly/3UTbqam
blue/periwinkle skirt XS seza.ne/QWgfrc...
mini pearl necklace mejurifinecrew...
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[@river8142]

Petite girls unite 💪💪💪

[@DailyHelenJ]

🙌🏼 YESS!!! We need more petite girl inspo 🤍🥰

[@k8te_iv]

Thank you for this one! I always look forward to your videos because many of your tips have changed how I dress and feel every day. Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮

[@mizzle8]

Agree with your opinion on fitted necklines. I don’t love a high crew neck as my bust is larger, but I’ve found that the fit and definition around the neck and shoulder incredibly important. I can make a high crew neck work if the band around the neck is wider (better definition for my neck and face) and the shoulder is well fitted. Also, deep Vs give me trouble due to my short torso- I can look like I’m wearing the wrong size even when I’m not.

[@DailyHelenJ]

I never used to pay attention but that wider neck band can make such a big difference :) I feel you on the V neck too! Thanks for watching x

[@mizzle8]

@@DailyHelenJ petite dressing is so much work 🥹

[@MelMel328]

these are exactly my issues!

[@cirrusm.2829]

Yeah, I feel terrible in high neck because of bust size. There's so many things you have to think about!

[@annimke5724]

I really love your thoughtful content and think you have great style! One thing I found interesting about this video regarding your intentionally "short torsoed" silhouettes. In minute 14:17, you compare that kind of silhouette with a "long on long" version. The "bad" silhouette on the left side really stuck out to me because looked so refreshingly balanced on you in contrast to the intentionally extreme and "unbalanced" look on the right side that puts so much length into your legs. I think by doing a half tuck and/or maybe a slightly shorter trouser with a "long on long" silhouette, you could have a really cool look that still has enough waist definition so you don't drown in it. I think it could be really interesting to see you experiment with some of these different proportions! Either way - you always look very polished and put together, and at the end of the day whatever feels best on you is also the best thing to wear :)

[@AMY-ml7yc]

I think my legs are short in relation to my height (5 ft 2 in with 25” or 26” inseam at most), but I try to keep things balanced. I think I’m also high-waisted? I can wear pants with 11” rise to hit close at narrowest part of my torso. I definitely agree waistline is important for petites. Those long relaxed linen and cotton dresses are beautiful this time of year but overwhelms me especially unstructured ones.

[@heidybelberry]

Thank you for this video! I always take notes on things I’m missing. I think that now I’m styling myself better. The shorter collar and small ruffles tip is so great. I always learn new things from your videos.

[@milainnewyork]

Love this video, Helen! I am not petite, but because of my curvy hips, most of these tips help balance my proportions. Lovely outfits, as always! Gold info here 💛

[@anac.4280]

I'm not petite, but have super short legs and long torso and the tips for the bottom half help me a lot hehe

[@DailyHelenJ]

I’m so glad it’s helpful 🥰🥰🥰

[@katharineal1168]

You’ve done well because I didn’t realize you were petite until this video 👍🏻 Thanks for all of the good ideas!

[@littlelady7843]

I am 5' 4" and have a similar build. Fitted top and loose bottoms look most flattering after experimenting for years. I live in Houston. The summer is brutal. Those loose fitting linen dresses are very comfortable, but they look shapeless on me. This video gives me some ideas to make them work. Look for the ones with more defined neck line , slightly more fitted on the upper body, or exposing some shoulders and pick the right length....Fingers are crossed. Thanks Helen.

[@maryshores42]

I'm definitely not petite but still love watching your videos. Such great styling types!!! Always looking forward to them. Somehow I find them relaxing to watch. Maybe it's your accent? And what red lipstick do you where? I looks so natural on you!

[@AlannaLightheart]

I adore the look of long shirt, long trousers on tall women annndddd when it goes on me I look like a kid dressing up in mum's clothing 😂 tbh I still rock the look from time to time anyway ❤

[@nanub20]

As always great video with wonderfully simple tips but so impactful. Red dress is gorgeous. I love how you balance your outfits. Need help styling long shirts for petite frames. For summer I like long shirts but never know what to pair them in bottoms. Any help will be greatly appreciated❤I also really like your hairstyle suits your face and feels easy to maintain can you let me know what is the name of your hairstyle?

[@loganran4074]

I've learned a lot in the last couple of months watching your videos. I now own a few pairs of ribcage jeans including some baggier styles which I am now enjoying but would have steered away from. A question I've had in a few videos but never see any info for, what color lipstick are you wearing? It's such a natural reddish lipstick and would love to know. Thanks for putting these together.

[@mykarma4345]

The minute I saw the red dress on you on insta, it's pattern reminded me of ajrak, from ancient Indus civilization. It's one of my favourite patterns.

[@evexlyn]

Thank you for this! I feel like I'm always struggling to find items that fit me. Sometimes even "petite" items don't fit me properly, especially for pants. Sidenote, last year you posted a Japanese inspired style tips video, I'd love to see a Korean version!

[@ameliaclark5792]

You look beautiful. Thanks for the lessons 💋🇨🇦

[@33Jenesis]

I am 5’3” and getting shorter as I age. I appreciate cropped pants so much because the inseam often is perfect. I don’t have to go for petite size or to shorten the length. No wonder I don’t like harder fabric button down shirts and shoulder pads. I also gave up on print skirts long ago because they drag the eyes down.

[@TheCraftBunny]

Love your content so much!!! The advices you gave are useful! May I ask if there is a link for the white top you wore with the cream trousers at 2:38?

[@yukikokanzaki244]

Love all of your videos and style tips! I'm 5'6", but I feel like my proportions are similar to yours so it always looks flattering whenever I try to recreate your looks. Also, I love your lip color! What are you using?

[@jumplc]

I love the romi pants...thanks for these great tips :)

[@PhillippaRevell-e7z]

I love the Lova top by Sezane that you are wearing during the video. Is yours really a size 34? I ask because I’ve looked here in London in store(the 36 I tried on was just v oversized on me) and online plus online in France, Canada, Australia, Austria and several other European cities and no luck finding a UK 6, EU 34, US 2 🥲

[@triinike]

I really love the golden necklace you are wearing and have been admiring it for a while. Where can I find such non-dainty jewellery? I'd like something long lasting and not fragile.

[@semecchi]

im 4'11" and overweight & my biggest issue is finding bottoms that fits my waist but then the inseam length is almost 3-4 inches longer than the XS 😭and the small/xsmalls already have inseams that are almost too long already. I love these videos because I feel so seen!

[@ameliaclark5792]

You look beautiful. Thanks for the lessons 💋🇨🇦 it’s gets harder when your old and heavier:(

[@loganran4074]

White crop top links to a pair of trousers at lily silk. Is there a link for the white baby tee shown at the beginning?

[@_DiamondsandPearls]

Merci pour tous tes conseils!

[@Clleonie]

Please can you tell me where you got the brown slidder type leather block heal sandals ? I check every video to see if its in the description but its not.

[@ingridjanke3993]

Could they be from the australian brand bared shoes?

[@rosej9686]

I'm very surprised to hear you say you have a long torso! In most of your looks, you appear to be short-waisted. I guess you just like to wear super high-waisted pants and skirts, to give that illusion!

[@joudealsaj279]

you are the BEST

[@_inflection3209]

Yeah I'm really not fond of round necklines for me, I need more structure than that. And I'm 411. I think body type has a lot to do with these tips. But we can all take what we want. Leave the rest as we do right?

[@DailyHelenJ]

Completely true! There are so many possible reasons why something might look more natural on us. Always best to trust our own gut 🥰🤍

[@geniej2378]

Sounds like your leg elongating tricks are working too well! You should do a video on waistlines and garment lengths. Show us a low rise, mid rise, high rise, plus ankle length, full length. I like a cap sleeve because it continues the lines of an hourglass shape and it balances out my bust. But apparently cap sleeves are hated by most women! You could say a cap sleeve is another example of a smaller detail that’s more in proportion to petites.

[@karolinaspangenberg9425]

I have a completely different style than you, nonetheless I truly appreciate your videos :)

[@giorgia8294]

Well is not for all petite she has a long neck so that type of shirts look good on her but not for all petites it depends…..she has not big shoulder she is skimp in her upper body …….there are a lot of things to considerate . V neck looks better if you are petite with wide shoulders

[@zylbygdfn6542]

Looks like there's an onslaught of petite studio sponsored videos coming out on tube

[@mizzle8]

Tbf Helen’s worked with them way before this

[@loganran4074]

I'm not really a fan either