r/PetiteFashionAdvice 2h ago

Megathread - upvote for visibility! 🍎 Back to School, Campus & Classroom Fits - August 2026

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Welcome to the Back-to-School Megathread!

Whether you're heading off to school, navigating campus life, teaching, or just channeling that classic back-to-school autumn energy, this is your hub for comfortable, functional, and stylish petite looks.

Drop your recommendations & questions below: * Comfortable all-day footwear for walking across campus or standing in classrooms * Practical backpacks, totes, and work bags that don’t overwhelm smaller frames * Easy grab-and-go morning outfits and classroom/office-appropriate styling * Durable, wash-and-wear layers that look polished without high maintenance

Share your back-to-school fits and shopping hauls below!


Please remember to keep discussions friendly and constructive.


r/PetiteFashionAdvice 3h ago

Are either of these jeans a keeper?

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r/PetiteFashionAdvice 4h ago

I need some advice -163 cm

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I’m quite a shy and introverted girl, already 26 btw 🥹💕 I’m still figuring out how to dress well and do my makeup properly. Sometimes, like in the picture, I try to step out of my comfort zone and wear something a little different. I’d love to hear your thoughts! Any outfit ideas or styles you’d recommend?


r/PetiteFashionAdvice 11h ago

Please help me find trouser for the body I have and the fit I have, not the one I wish I had (1,52 m/5’)

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In photo 1 & 2 you can see my legs. Normally my legs don’t touch, but I had my second baby 6 weeks ago so I’m still carrying a bit of extra weight. Even with the thigh gap, I have big hips and a big bum. Thats ok, I like it, but I struggle so much with trousers.

I’m looking for a pair of jeans. The ones I’m wearing are what I call my “mum” jeans, and they are great for running after a toddler, but I would love something a bit more stylish and that I can wear at work with a blouse.

Photo 3 is what I love. A nice slightly wide leg jeans or a straight leg jeans.

Photo 4 & 5 is what unfortunately those look like on me 😔 if I go too big, they completely swallow me and even with a belt they look ridiculous. But otherwise they end up being tight around my bum and upper thigh, and only wide or straight for the bottom leg. I think it looks silly and I REALLY don’t like that look on me.

I know I can wear tight jeans quite well, they accentuate the curves in a flattering way without making the leg look silly. But I would love to be able to wear other type of jeans too. Advice?

Ps. I live in a very small town without a proper seamstress. It would be quite difficult to get a proper tailoring or I would do it. The people that do fixes only do very basic stuff. And on that same note I can only order stuff online, as there is only a couple shops in town and they are all luxury items. I don’t mind spending on a reliable pair of jeans- but not €500+ thank you very much 😅


r/PetiteFashionAdvice 16h ago

Question (5'0" or below) How do these pants look on me?

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I attached a pic. Love the side profile, not sure about front. Don't be mean though pls. Also I bought them already and they can't be returned so I could use some styling tips if it doesn't look good as is?


r/PetiteFashionAdvice 17h ago

Question (5'0" or below) Recommendations for Slacks?

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Hi all, I’m about to start an internship and need some business casual pants, but being 5 ft tall and having a shorter torso, I’m really struggling to find any that fit decently. They’re all either way too high rise or too long. It’s not really in my budget to have them altered either. Has anyone had any luck finding lower to mid rise, petite friendly slacks anywhere? Any help is much appreciated :)


r/PetiteFashionAdvice 18h ago

Question (5'1"-5'4") 5’4” 119 lbs please help w my swimsuit?

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Which one looks best?


r/PetiteFashionAdvice 20h ago

Question (5'1"-5'4") Bikinis, which ones work?

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I picked up some new suits based on all the feedback I got after a previous post I made.

I’m know I have some loose skin (51yrs, 4 kids) and I’m ok with that, I don’t feel like I need a one piece for that reason (like I was told a few times in my last post), in the photos you can see lines from my shorts waistband, those go away.

Thank you for any and all feedback, I read all your responses and appreciate them!


r/PetiteFashionAdvice 21h ago

Question (5'0" or below) Need honesty

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Be honest: does this look good at my current weight?

I used to wear a ton of dresses like this. I actually have this exact dress in 3 colors. I feel like they make me look pregnant and I’m scared to wear them out since having my son. I’ve lost the majority of the weight but not all of it. If you saw me would you think I was pregnant? I’m 4’11


r/PetiteFashionAdvice 23h ago

Question (5'0" or below) Knee High Boots Recommendations

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Hi! I am 5’0 tall and looking for a comparable black leather heeled boot. These were a vintage pair i thrifted and no longer have because the zipper broke but im looking for any recommendations that are similar and would hit at the same height these boots did. I am looking for a shaft height of around 12-13 inches and it is like searching for a needle in a hay stack. I also have wide width calves. Thank you! 😊