PETITE STYLE GUIDE FOR AUTUMN | Styling Ideas For Autumn Staples

[@lulusketches]

I'm not even petite i just love your videos

[@DailyHelenJ]

So sweet, thank you! :)

[@carolesmall-diop2333]

Same! I'm actually 1m80, but I love your videos and share them with my Mum, who is newly petite, thanks to aging!

[@francinemonteleon8259]

I am petite 74 year old, and you are so smart, the best!! Thank you!

[@shirleydotts8472]

I really enjoy your explanations for why you think a piece of clothing will fit a petite frame. Love the way the clothing looks on you!

[@MsNonole]

I actually wore a turtleneck and structured skirt today under my very oversized trench and thought of you when I put together the outfit. Thank you for giving us subtle advice on how to make things work for us instead of giving up on entire categories of clothes.😊😊

[@pharmasocialy]

Your editing and explanations are top notch!

[@hollister2698]

Devil is in the details! Good points Helen For reference for others, I didnt not have such luck with the vito blazer or laura suede jacket. Im 5'4", full figured, cooler skin tone, and these coats were just too oversized and not drapey enough to compensate for that. I even sized down and they were not flattering. Love the paisley sweater on me. Eyeing the collin sweater. Love the sezanne skirt she mentions.

[@sussie9895]

So many good tips!! I now know why I should stop wasting money on overly wide leg trousers (at least for winter and fall). Thank you for explaining why I also prefer contrasting top and bottom vs monochromatic looks!

[@river8142]

Ooooh this was so helpful. Can't wait for the winter version, I can never figure out how to balance dressing warmly (in my favorite chunky winter items) with looking chic!

[@thucuyenphan253]

Love Helen’s styling and tips videos. I always find them super helpful ❤❤. Thank you

[@sana-gq2ur]

i love this series for petite girls ❤

[@ppppppxxxxxxx]

Im from germany and i just appreciate your videos so much. Just do you!

[@heesunsung3275]

This video is so helpful! Thank you Helen!❤

[@notaclue822]

Very helpful tips, thank you. I am right on the verge of being a petite at 5 foot 4 inches, and I dress how I like, but it's always good to know how to achieve a certain effect. Some oversized things look ridiculous on me as do bulky knits.

[@brinicle9018]

I love your styling videos!

[@33Jenesis]

I love the ✔️ outfits you show. They are totally what I would style my outfits❤️

[@DailyHelenJ]

Yay, thank you so much xx

[@esperancasabater3398]

Great tips Hellen! Thank you❤

[@KimberlyPerrotis]

I love that brown and cream Fair-Isle sweater. Those round necklines don’t suit me as well as more open, vertical ones do. But, like you, I have a long, slender neck for a petite, so they’re not awful on me, I’m debating, I don’t know if I can resist it, flattering or not. I try to wear flattering styles most of the time, but I don’t feel like every single outfit has to be the “most flattering”, i,e., make us look our tallest and thinnest, either. Sometimes I just love an item so much I have to have it anyway, this might be one of those. Plus, it meets my “natural-fiber only” requirement, which Petite Studio clothes often don’t do. I would buy more if they did. I completely disagree about “softer, rounder lines flattering petites”, I find the opposite, sharper, tailored, lines, suit me much better. I get the softness and femininity I crave from the soft fabrics I love, like silk and cashmere, instead.

[@redshoesmatcha]

Thank you so much! Def will try these out ❤

[@StuffAndShenanigans]

Thank you so much for this! I was just binge-watching your older autumn/winter content to try and get some much needed inspiration, and then this popped up in my feed! I love how you always focus on proportions instead of just length or saying, no you can't wear that because you're petite 😂 I've been able to add some lovely pieces to my wardrobe based on your recommendations (Sezane Leontine, Petite Studios wool jacket, Ribcage jeans), and they really do work so well for my 5' frame! I so appreciate and look forward to your content, it's my favorite to sit down with a cup of tea and get some solid motivation to play with my wardrobe 🥰

[@heidybelberry]

Right!! Me too! It would be great if we could have a group and share petite ideas and styles.

[@DailyHelenJ]

I am so happy those have worked out for you! It's honestly such a pain shopping sometimes when everything is too long and it really took me a lot of trial and error to land on the basics that work :) So grateful that it's been helpful xx

[@pmia23]

ahh, I was really looking forward to a spring video!

[@DailyHelenJ]

Hope you're enjoying Spring weather :) I've loved putting together looks for our warmer weather and repeating the outfits I've already shared here a few videos back kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIncfoOOZdiAa6M

[@jumplc]

This is very helpful even though I don’t consider myself as petite, these styling ideas are great :)

[@DailyHelenJ]

Yay, so glad! Thank you so much for watching even though you don't consider yourself a petite. Grateful xx

[@lifeoflee09]

always happy to watch one of your videos!

[@DailyHelenJ]

So happy you enjoy them :) xx

[@faryaalkhan2019]

Please share more clips from your outings in Autumn..would love to see the styles outside the house

[@mellimoon77]

Helen, as a fellow petite girl thanks for these videos - especially talking about what's flattering and not with the goal of needing to look taller! Would you consider doing a styling video with your new western boots? I sometimes find this difficult with the boot length and deceptive bulkiness (though I'm mindful not to get any boots that are too mid calf!).

[@mellimoon77]

By the way I really strongly approve of your footwear choices - but I do notice that you underpronate with your feet, most especially your left foot. I don't know if this is just a thing that happens when you're in front of the camera or if it's an every day thing, but as somebody who walks a lot, if you're getting any pain at all that may possibly be a culprit. Sorry if this comes across as rude, commenting on something potentially quite personal - I don't mean to be, just mostly concerned you stay healthy and happy and pain free :)

[@froodoftheforest]

Does anyone in the comments section know Australian Vloggers who make videos in our/southern hemisphere seasons?

[@rocaswell]

I wish, the other ones I follow all do this. Giving up. Its exhausting- but nice to hear other people hate it too!

[@meg7578]

This is a good point. How does that work with styles? Fall is all about suede and burgundy. What happens with spring trends in the southern hemisphere? Are trends just delayed?

[@AlannaLightheart]

It can be so tricky as a creator, especially if most of your audience is in the states! I love to follow Helen because I'm in NZ and I know I have access to a lot of the brands she loves, even on the second hand market. If I need some Spring inspo I just look back at older videos from when the Northern hemisphere was having Spring 😂❤ they always hit the spot for me.

[@froodoftheforest]

@@meg7578 Honestly, it seems influencers choose to fall behind a season to stay relevant to US viewers. Seasons were delayed YEARS ago, but now as we have access to all the shows and fashion moves much faster - I just look at the Spring Summer shows that have just happened in recent weeks and find similar items I love to wear THIS season so I don't waste time investing in last season styles. But because our influencers cater to the US we get a lot of Fall guides and get told (like the commenter below) to look back 6 months to the bulk of their spring content. Except their recommendations are often already no longer for sale and it's just... old. It's cool though - I'm not an idiot, I get why they do it. It's an odd predicament to be in. We are undeniably on the forefront of fashion though. I'll be wearing some spring/summer styles that the US won't have the weather for for another 6 months, despite literally all influencers catering almost solely to northern hemisphere viewers.

[@TheAlyconaria]

Watch her videos from earlier in the year - they feature some products that only become available in Australian stores now.

[@laurendempers1315]

Great video! Would love to know the details on your heart charm necklace :)

[@Hdkie37844]

Hi! I’m wondering where the drapey trench coat is from? ❤

[@rlavelleSLP]

I have a hot take. 5’3.5”- 5’4” is the AVERAGE height of women, with very few countries averaging above that. I love you, Helen, I always have, but you’re average height. True petite should be considered under 5’1” or 5’. You look great in most clothes you wear and can buy “average” sized clothes because you’re average height. It’s just that some companies make their “regular” clothes for tall or very tall women. It’s different for people under 5’ who just don’t look the same in “regular” clothes. ❤

[@DailyHelenJ]

Not a hot take, I actually agree with you! :) However, in Australia, I would say I am definitely on the petite side though getting very close to average. The BIGGEST thing for me is that the clothing sold is designed for someone much taller than me. So sleeves, body, pant lengths are usually all WAY too long and wide. Also, I find bone structure wise, a lot of silhouettes to drown me, so it's also my structure and frame I'm referring to. I find the way I dress is also more aligned to someone petite, whereas clothing designed for average/taller frames and heights usually don't work for me. Overall, I think it's a spectrum where most of these ideas can be adjusted to suit someone's stature. E.g. the more petite you are, the more dainty details have to be whereas as you go into average height, things can scale proportionally. So hopefully it's still of help xx

[@rlavelleSLP]

@@DailyHelenJ Yes, I think the point that I was very poorly making is that companies need to design petite clothing for under 5’2”, or even under 5’0”, to truly fit petites, and not the typical “5’4” and under” sizing which is just designed for average size. It’s a bummer. Clothing designed for 5’4” doesn’t fit petites.

[@meg7578]

Yes, I never had petite problems living in east Asia. No one was trying to be taller. Loose on top and bottom is quite popular, and other things that we think drown us in fabric in other countries.. But everyone was trying to be skinnier😢 but then I guess that makes you look taller.

[@madelineocean]

yes, i agree! im 4'8.

[@TheAlyconaria]

​@rlavelleSLP look into the Kibbe Body type system if you haven't. It defines under 5'3 as petite, however, there are very different sub types of petite. A petite "romantic" can't wear what a petite "gamine" does.

[@KimberlyPerrotis]

I hate oversized blazers, so I never bought one. I know you have many nice ones in your wardrobe and want to still wear them, of course, but I’ll only wear the classic-fit ones. I waited for years until the fitted ones came back, even though I really needed new blazers after losing 50 lbs., they’re a wardrobe staple for me. Now that more fitted, feminine ones are finally available, I’m buying blazers again, in 100% wool with breathable rayon linings. (I’m a petite, too and nothing oversized looks good on me).

[@madihairshad1529]

Hi Helen! Where’s your plaid blazer from? It looks super cute!

[@zhangd1000]

Where did you get the long checker coat? I love it. It looks so good on you 😊

[@DailyHelenJ]

From Tibi :) a few seasons back tho x

[@marieb5251]

Could you make a video about how to style tennis shoes for petites? NOT the fashion kind, the ones that actually support your feet and back, and are made for walking, or running. How to wear them with jeans? What style of jeans work best, what length? How to style the top half so you still look chic and put together. Thanks!

[@mansoor3159]

Wow Wow Helen you came so early with this video and I really really love all your recent videos so so so much and I will always be your big supportive 🥹💖💖

[@DailyHelenJ]

So grateful, thank you xxx

[@Angelslove02]

where is your black drape-y skirt from? I love it!

[@SincerelyxYours]

I love your style! I don’t know if I’m a petite but I’m 5’4 1/2, short torso. I have a hard time finding what looks good on me. I just love your style and tips tho. I love the items from Petite Studio, Sezane, ect. I already am looking at a few items, uh oh! Where are your skirts from tho? I love those!

[@DailyHelenJ]

A lot of them are Sezane here :) So specifically the sandy and naelle skirts.

[@phoebecutaran2649]

hair care routine and how you style it pleasee

[@BrendaGarcia-i4z]

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[@arwenmoon9815]

I wish you’d follow the Australian seasons and not pander to America

[@DailyHelenJ]

The thing is for my Southern hemisphere friends, all my Spring Summer content is already on my channel from just a few weeks back. I tend to repeat outfits often, so they're more or less exactly what I'm wearing now :) So if you go back a few weeks, you'll find over 10 videos dedicated to SS style. I would actually LOVE to follow Australian seasons too however most people who watch my channel are from US, Canada, Germany, Philippines, Indonesia so I just try to cater to as many people as I can though ofc it's not ideal to all. Always try to share more day to day looks on IG and that's more SS style.

[@froodoftheforest]

THIS!! It drives me insane seeing "fall this and end of summer wrap up that". Finally, Aussie creators and even more so FINALLY brands we have access to - but NOPE, all seem to focus the majority of their content to US audiences. It's so disappointing. Please share if you find any!

[@rocaswell]

Preach! Coundnt agree more or louder.

[@arwenmoon9815]

@@DailyHelenJ you have my deepest respect. I will do as you suggest. Your response to my comment shows to not only me but everyone else what type of person you are. I hold you in high regard because of what you said and how you approached me. Thank you. You are stylish in every way 💕🌸

[@annie-sc]

​@@DailyHelenJ I think your channel has the best, most practical styling tips for petites (I'm 5'3"). We don't even have four seasons but I still love watching your videos. It's literally hot as hell in PH year-round 😂

[@AndreaJMiddleton]

I believe no girl can say no to *yutulu*

[@AndreaJMiddleton]

Seriously, who cares if its a fake. I bought the real *yutulu* last year and frankly after inspecting it I wasnt THAT impressed with what I paid. And the prices go up every year. Is Chanel increasing quality on the bags? Whats the justification for the increase? Because its helps with the hype. Its a marketing scheme. The more scarce they can make it the more people want it. Theres nothing wrong with this fake. I mean just because the chains dont jingle right LOL.