the best Style Tips For Petite Women especially you!

by Rebekah Sager

Some of Hollywood’s most beautiful women are on the very petite side. From Jada Pinkett-Smith to Drew Barrymore, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Lucy Liu, and even Anjelina Jolie, half of US women are shorter than 5’4, and only six percent are above 5’9.
But there seems to be a dearth of great shopping opportunities for smaller girls and even less people to guide us while trying to find our “look.” Uber famous and ubiquitous Hollywood stylist Rachel Zoe is herself very short, but at a reported $10K a day, most women can’t afford to get styling tips from her.
One of the latest petite style-advisors to hit the scene is Caroline Alvo; founder of the newly launched women’s fashion site Gambita (meaning ” little shrimp” in Spanish). Alvo’s made it her mission to help diminutive girls find trend-setting style, and says the new site is her answer to a  lifelong hatred of shopping.
“I wasn’t able to find contemporary great-looking clothes that fit me–even living in the mecca of the fashion industry (New York City). Shopping for amazing fashionable looks for smaller women shouldn’t feel like a treasure hunt.  We’re not alone. This is not a niche,” Alvo says.
We asked Alvo for her genius tips on buying and putting together looks for those of us who aren’t the size of runway models–which is mostly everyone–complete with examples fresh off her new site.
Style Advice:
1. V-neck and scoop neck tops or rompers give an elongated look to the body. With a little space or skin showing, it give the illusion of height.

2. Make sure the top of the sleeve lies at your shoulder. Droopy seams make everyone look dumpy. Consider a man’s suiting. A great fitting blazer has the same rule.

3. Three-quarter length sleeves are flattering to most women. They show off the best part of your arms–unless you’re ripped like First Lady Obama, then release the guns ladies.

4. Don’t be afraid of cropped jeans as long as they are proportioned correctly for smaller girl.  They also look great with heels or flats as long as they expose your ankles.

5. The best skirt length for petites is at the knee or shorter. Don’t be afraid to show some leg in a mini-skirt. If you’re at the office, you may want to keep the skirt length modest, but once the season turns warmer, be bold.

6. Stay away from pieces with a lot of excess fabric or lack shape. A petite frame can easily get lost. If you’re going with something like an A-line or shift dress with less structure, try a belt to trim the waist.

7. I’m a big believer in fun prints. Just make sure the print doesn’t overwhelm you, otherwise it can throw off your proportions.

8. Skirts should sit at your natural waist. These are a great option for shorter women, but make sure to tuck your top into the skirt, otherwise you’re back to #6 shapeless gal.

If you like what you’ve seen, Gambita is offering our readers a 30% discount with the code at checkout: Gambita4Knoworthy.