10 Surprising tricks to look INSTANTLY slimmer (wish I had known earlier!)

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[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I think you should get a Nobel Fashion prize!

[@PetiteDressing]

You are so sweet!

[@amruta9215]

Totally, she is scientists. 😘

[@annrice7306]

I prefer navy over black. Also I read if you petite to wear one color ! Also like some of the dresses. Also like your informative video! vide

[@randybarnett7791]

I concur 💖

[@Spickige]

@@PetiteDressing love your channel 😊 love this about the rouched dresses. Can you please let me know where you purchased your dresses as I cannot find anything similar. I live in London. Keep up the good work 👏

[@lisaahmari7199]

I am 56. How I wish I had had your counsel when I was "blooming" into a busty hourglass as a teen. You would have saved me so much body image misery throughout the years. Hope teens are watching you now. You teach people how to be happy with their bodies!❤ Thank you!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you Lisa- I'm soooo glad to hear that!

[@charlottesanders3265]

Sadly, I think most teens just want to follow trends and have no clue about body shapes.

[@lisaahmari7199]

@@charlottesanders3265 You are probably correct. Maybe it could get to them on a subconscious level, though, to help them when they get a bit older?

[@ItsMsSue2U7154]

That’s because we were programmed to hate our bodies in the 80s. It kept us distracted and starving and out of politics.

[@yogahealerbysigrunm1184]

Dear friend, it's never too Late, I am 56 on the way to 57, I have learned a lot , and have changed for a better me. Going flare, getting fotomodell legs 😅 Thankfull I have found this amazing teacher😊

[@daybyday2496]

That light blue dress! So simple, elegant, and such a classic look!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you Anya!

[@gillywoolfson3904]

Where did that dress come from please?

[@louisaruth]

@@gillywoolfson3904 i got a magenta dress but the same design at Macy's back in 2018... sorry i cant help more, but the lady is right that the russian design does amazing things once on

[@milenatelegina6846]

I love how you are actually giving good and practical advice that is specific instead of general ideas, it really helps a lot!

[@lauracain588]

I love that you jump right in. I hate it when you tubers want to talk endlessly without getting down to it!

[@zilam98]

i agree about thicker fabrics. i've since avoided getting any piece of clothing with thinner material, including dress pants

[@artistforlife]

I appreciate that you show so many examples of both what to do and what not to do - keep it up!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you Maureen!

[@AliCaliA]

I've been binging your videos and it's a game changer. 💕

[@PetiteDressing]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@clarkmilan9759]

sorry to be so offtopic but does someone know a trick to get back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb forgot my login password. I would love any assistance you can give me

[@Weeeewriter]

*Chi, I honestly think you're awesome.*

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you soooo much! You made my day!

[@hollyrae5476]

I'm 5'7" (so am not petite) but love your videos because of the way you explain WHY things look better and it makes such total sense! Thanks for these videos!

[@PetiteDressing]

Yay! Thank you! Many of my videos apply to women of all height really.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

It’s so hard to find nice ruched dresses that aren’t black! I love the color of yours, it’s my fave.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Great tips. I also have little waist definition. If I need to take in the volume on something oversized, I use a belt the same color as the dress, etc., so that it gives shape to the garment, without overemphasizing the fact that my waist isn’t very trim. Highly contrasting belts only draw unwanted attention to my thick waist, and the low-contrast ones give a nice, classy look to the outfit, so that it doesn’t look over-accessorized if also wearing jewelry or a scarf.

[@tatianapavon4215]

OMG, never thought about this before. Will definitely give belts a try!

[@fromn.y.top.r.5889]

I have never ever worn a ruched dress. I thought it would look bad on me so I'm excited to try it. Thank you.

[@PetiteDressing]

Hope you like it!

[@CJ21CJ]

Super cute black cardigan!

[@yeghinenazarian9878]

I love and learn so much from your every single videos of yours, it is absolutely smart and strategic.

[@daybyday2496]

Agree 100% she is great!

[@sosostris9]

Very grateful for your guidance! 💕

[@Gedankenful]

I love your energy and style. Thank you 😊💓

[@dawnn1325]

I’m 5”1 and 140#, I’ve learned so much from you since I started watching you! Thank you for being so easy to learn from❤️👍

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you find them helpful Dawn!

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Faux wrap styles stay closed better, too, that’s important for us more busty gals.

[@kathyblum3218]

I love the black ruffed sweater!!

[@rigleiaknapp3227]

Great tips Chi! You have the best advice! Thanks! ❤️❤️❤️

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you find them helpful Rigleia!

[@manomarifamily9708]

You're my great teacher 💞💞💞

[@Kalo2511]

I love this whole video! Thanks!

[@rosemarydemaio8436]

I love all your tips! Your videos are so helpful. Thank you!

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you find them helpful Rosemary!

[@AnjMempin]

Genius! Thank youuuu! I wish I can hug you! Love these tips!!!

[@muffycrosswire2757]

Wow, so glad I found your channel

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you!

[@montsergirl]

So helpful for petite women, thank you!!

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@priscahmhango9561]

Thanks Chi, great info!👍

[@tamiewert808]

I love your videos!! Always learn so much!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you love!

[@zilam98]

i bought a pair of high-waist bootleg Spanx dress pants and wow, the difference in the thickness of the fabric is amazing! i've had similar styles of pants before but with thinner material, lower rise as well, and the thinner dress pants now just don't look good on me. the Spanx one, wow! same goes for jeans/denim. the thicker the fabric, the better it looks

[@restassured4171]

I'm so glad I found you. You are great and your advice is some of the best I've heard. You make it so easy to understand. And you have made me feel ok about my body.

[@daybyday2496]

Oooh I LOVE those brown pants!! You look great in everything! Thanks so much for these videos! Can never find good fashion videos for petite women. Now I have found my go to girl for advice!

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you find them helpful!

[@77andsunny]

That pale blue dress is gorgeous!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thanks Suzanne- that's one of my fave!

[@karenrobbins6656]

Thanks for these tips. I will keep them in mind when buying new pieces and styling what I have.

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad it was helpful Karen!

[@Faith_P_]

Wow that purple dress is stunning on your!

[@Mialuvsveggies]

You share so many great illusionary techniques! Thank you 😊👍

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you find them helpful Emilia!

[@detsnumber1]

I am far from petite but i am loving your videos very informative.

[@marieoneill2003]

Thank you Chi Li - brilliant advice - works perfectly for me. Love your style of delivery also. Love this channel - big hugs for you xx

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much Marie!

[@divyabasnet4926]

Helpful tips ❤️❤️❤️

[@alisonparenzee133]

These are very smart observations, great!

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you find them helpful!

[@grannypattie]

Your videos are pure genius

[@PetiteDressing]

I appreciate that Joie!

[@mtcarpio7192]

I just discovered you now. I love your channel!! ❤️❤️

[@maryleary3308]

I live in a cold climate and am retired. I’ve been following self-made rules for those two parameters so I’m at the bottom of that slippery slope. So glad I found your channel. Time to up my style game! My body type is just like yours but I am uncomfortable in heels.

[@PetiteDressing]

Yey! Glad it was helpful, Mary!

[@marewaltwms1]

I love your energy and the thought you put in your videos Also great rationales for why you wear certain items.

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you Mary!

[@aldonatomzik827]

Love this video, it was really helpful for me. Thanks :)

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you find it helpful Aldona.

[@tatianapavon4215]

Loving all the tips. I just discovered the t-shirt fabric fiasco a few days ago. Got a new dress on a beautiful color but felt so shapeless 🥺, never doing that again.

[@Felicia594]

You really deserve more subscribers! Great content on this channel.

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you Felicia!

[@magpatocandelynmarie1888]

I love all your videos! It really help apple shaped women a lot. 😊

[@singerjen212]

That purple dress is fabulous.

[@josiegomz2350]

Glad I found your channel I been binge watching. 😊

[@PetiteDressing]

Welcome! and thank you!

[@svetlankam8223]

that violet dress fits you better, because it has a better (for you) waist line and a type of skirt that "hides" half of your belly. :) so, it`s not so much about fabrics here. but in general, - yes, a bit "thicker" material (than a completely thin one) usually fits better. it`s just some clothing makers economize too much on the quality of materials, and we, poor girlies :), have to pay attention to it.

[@robynplummer4984]

Yes designers are clever

[@libbysukiyaki]

I want your wardrobe!

[@suerobinson844]

Love the purple dress, you are spot on with your advice 💖

[@PetiteDressing]

So Glad you like it!

[@suerobinson844]

@@PetiteDressing Love your videos

[@tatianazapata4559]

Congrats Chi, excellent video. Your videos are VERY HELPFUL I find you just 3 weeks ago and I learn many things about pettite that I didn't Know I was one of them. However, now that I know it; it make sense why clothing didn't fit right on me most of the time. 🤨 Thanks a lot ⚘

[@PetiteDressing]

Hi Tatiana-so glad to hear you find them helpful!

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I think YOU should get the Nobel fashion award!

[@SpartaWarriorCodeRed]

I’m new. So glad I found you. Love your style and your tips.

[@PetiteDressing]

Yay! Thank you!

[@chelsearush7812]

Your videos are helping me sooo much! Lol thanks

[@parusudi1]

You are so good!

[@edennis8578]

I used to have dresses in t-shirt material that had elasticized waists and full, flowing skirts. They were wonderful. Adding a nice belt made them look amazing. I miss them!

[@PetiteDressing]

That's a great idea!

[@indigomix]

I like the dress with the ruched design. Will hunt for my size. Thanks for all your videos! 🤗💃

[@lisatolliver2866]

You are so full of terrific information! I'm a 5 ft apple shape with long torso. I struggle to find clothes that fit. Since the low and mid rise jeans have been in style, I've really been missing the higher rise in jeans. I love them!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you! I love them too!

[@liselavigne7631]

I love this video. Thank you.

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you enjoyed it Lise!

[@jeanettebonilla3390]

You’re tips are more precious than gold❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️! I’m tiny too but my secret weapon to counteract my “tummy issues” is a great push up bra. Lol

[@lisatolliver2866]

I also like to wear a push-up bra to camouflage my belly, but I am so self conscious. I've had 3 children, and diabetes has caused some weight gain I've been trying to get rid of. The struggle is real.

[@KeishaKiger]

So glad I found. This channel

[@PetiteDressing]

Yaaaay! 💗

[@agostinodublino1387]

great advices thank you!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you, Agostino! ❤️

[@jujumoser]

Thank you so much! I am gonna do all of this!!😅 I am not huge, but I do have a little bit of a belly!! Not saying bigger people are ugly. All bodys are beautiful, remember that!!

[@christopherarmistead2550]

Hi Chi amazing video. I like those fussh dresses looks amazing and I like them very much. Silk is my favorite to wear and the skirt is a good choice and better option to go for oh and the silk wrap blouse looks good on you. Thank you Chi for this and have a lovely weekend. Love XO 💖😊

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@TheAmiMom]

I have just subscribed after learning a lot! Nobel fashion design! Ha ha!

[@anshikaprabhat6279]

I love wearing bodycon dresses as they define my hourglass shape

[@OlderWomenRock]

Another Fab video . So agree , Ruching is my favourite designs of all . I look for ruching in dresses and tops . I made a video about ruching . It’s so forgiving .

[@PetiteDressing]

I'll check it out! Thank you!

[@daivabaniene3815]

Thank you! Many advices are well known for many years. The red dress is actually sliming, if you just wear Spanx under, because of A-shape and two vertical lines. It's the same same shape as a purple one, but purple is more sliming because it's a darker color.

[@jackieb.7368]

Thank you 🙏

[@soniakapur5634]

Love ur videos!

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you like them!

[@barbararios246]

You are a scholar!!!!! Kisses from Miami

[@Im_so_Retro85]

I wish you were my personal Stylist! You are THE best! Thank you for all the wonderful videos. It made me realize I have been dressing my body type totally wrong for most of my life.

[@PetiteDressing]

Wow, thank you Shara!

[@Im_so_Retro85]

@@PetiteDressing ❤ You're welcome. Keep up the good work Chi!

[@joycewaweru8770]

The video is very well researched. Thank you for the presentation.

[@SandyCheeks63564]

I found the best camouflage for heavy hips and thighs was boot cut jeans. They slim around the knee, which is the thinner portion, and they are the best. Now that I’ve lost a lot of weight, thank you keto which, for some reason made me lose a lot of that hip fat I’ve carried my entire life, I am enjoying the wider leg pants as they look dressy. I’m not sure if keto made me lose the hip weight or that in combination with being post-menopause changed my hormones. I’m finding the weight what little I have left is really clinging to my belly though lol I never had a big belly my whole life I was a “pear” shape

[@JJ33438]

I love your videos.

[@sunshinemoon634]

Heyyy loving your videos just watching & taking it all in they are so informative & helpful Can’t stop watching 😂💖 Love your white basic cami just resting exactly where the trousers start. Where is it from?

[@ItsMeOmi]

New here. Thanks for the tips. This is very helpful.

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elbarojas7579]

You right I notice when I wearing tank tops inside of a top but let some wrinkles showed in my waist and hip looks smaller

[@louisaruth]

can confirm on the russian design dress! i invested in one (magenta) for my brother's wedding, but i didn't know it had a name it is the most expensive dress i have even gotten, but it is totally worth it.

[@priscillasohn6143]

You always have the cutest dresses. Where you get most of them? I have a hard time finding more structured dresses

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you Priscilla! For designers mostly are from DVF, Nico Miller and Alice and Olivia. Banana Republic and Ann Taylor petite size also fit me well.

[@favargas.8885]

Subscribed !!!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thanks for subbing!

[@marinedash6147]

Omg, where did you get the purple dress you compared to the red jersey one? I LOVE IT

[@jeanwillis7774]

I love your advice,Thank you,however,just one idea..shapers! That go under your clothes..or act as a top and shape you at the same time❤

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@joh4647]

Hi Chi!! I love watching and learning so much from your videos. We’ve moved to a colder climate so I’m trying to keep myself warmer. The V, U, square neck lines all suit me with the cardigan that you’ve mentioned.. the only thing is my neck gets cold 🥶 😂 just wondering what can I do in this instance? Thank you Chi 🙌🙏

[@mishastanley773]

I’ve had the same question! Minnesota gal here😊

[@joh4647]

Now we’re moving to an extremely hot climate!!! 🤣🤣🤣😝😝😝

[@jeannebee2935]

For whoever might be reading this, this is what I do. I still wear a V, U and square neck line for my monochrome colored inside clothes. However, after I put my coat on, I tie a winter scarf on my neck and leave the ends hanging down, with one end laying on top of the other. If my coat is open the scarf provides the long column of color but still keeps my neck warm. If my coat is buttoned I leave the top 2 buttons open and make sure the scarf is showing well at the neck. I try to match the color of the scarf to my inside clothes so everything is cohesive. The scarf provides a pop of color near my face and it draws people"s eyes up. My coat is black and my gloves are black with fur around the wrists. I have learned so much from Chi, but I have a lot more to learn. Petite Dressing makes it so easy to learn and very enjoyable.

[@emilysophiechristine]

Bc were going on the summer months Can you make a video how to make your thighs look slimmer when wearing shorts or skirts?

[@PetiteDressing]

Great suggestion Emily! I will!

[@divineangelic2727]

Hi thank you for telling us what brand your wearing so I,portent as we like your taste in clothes but didn’t know what brand or stores yo go to. Thank you for telling us 👗💃🏾🍰☕️💵

[@PetiteDressing]

You're welcome! ❣️

[@janieandlizzie]

I LOVE the purple dress. Please share your source! I’ve bought the merino wool sweater and peplum tops from Banana, ty Chi!💓

[@PetiteDressing]

Traci- the brand is Alexia Admor. I got it from Ruelala.

[@janieandlizzie]

@@PetiteDressing no luck! It’s a great dress on you though. Well done.

[@motherof1132]

I like structure fabrics

[@leahmyrden8201]

Love the jeans at 7.30 minutes. What brand are they? Love your videos❤😊

[@lindajohnson2149]

Chi, do you ever consult for wardrobe revamping or shopping consults? I want to have someone help evaluate my wardrobe to add key missing pieces and create outfits for each season. I'm eager to minimize and simplify!

[@fvt3509]

I really liked your video again and I also gotta say I really appreciated you asking to put a thumbs up if we didn’t ! ^^

[@mariav.4832]

I think you turorials for us petitte ladies are really super well explained!👌 All so clear! Learned a lot! My thanks for that🤗 I have an hourglass figure and have also seen your tutorial on that... Top! Love many of your clothes, especially love the purple dress! This one looks great on you and think for an hourglass figure this dress will also look great. I do have a question for you. The gray pants with wide legs (at 7.56) of which material is this made? I make clothes, just as a hobby. I like comfortable clothes for myself and the fabric should definitely have some structure and your gray pants have that. May I ask you what fabric these pants are made of? Thank you in advance!! And also many thanx for your wonderful tutorials! 👌👍 Groetjes uit België 😙

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you Maria- the grey pants are from banana republic. Heavy fabrics -Cotten blend.

[@mariav.4832]

Thank you very much! Kind regards.🙂

[@noeliaruiz3958]

Thank you!, question: can apple shapes wear light colors on top? Especially for Spring and Summer?

[@karladoane7323]

Wanted to let you know you looked absolutely Exquisite in that purple dress. Your tips are always quite helpful. Got a question the one pair of skinny jeans that have the darling buttons down on the ankle what brand are they they look really nice on your behind. As I've aged I'm 70 I'm losing some of my behind I'm an inverted triangle so I don't have a lot of butt to begin with I'm trying to find jeans that can enhance the shape I do try working out doing my squats and stuff.

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you Karla! That jeans was from my store- NYgard slim lux line but don't think they are making petite size any more. Yes squat and walking stairs do help!

[@jinp2583]

Loved your video, I dint catch the name of the dress pattern you called out in the video, could you mention it here, thanks!

[@PetiteDressing]

The ruched dress!

[@ladonnacooper105]

I love your advice. I am in my 70's and a heavy apple. Do I still accent my legs and bust line. 🤔 I wish I could come to your store.

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you! You don’t have to, apples got shapely legs so you can totally look amazing in jeans and pants too. Do wear tops that has a structure and defines your waist!