Petite Outfit Ideas For Summer
23 Outfit Ideas For Petite Women With a Tall Order For Style
You have no idea how many times I've stared at Kendall Jenner's legs in a Summer miniskirt (on Instagram, obviously) and prayed for the gods to stretch me a few inches while I'm sleeping at night. I've struggled with finding denim cutoffs I actually feel comfortable in, and, at 5'1", I have to get most of my breezy maxi dresses tailored before I wear them, so there's no immediate sense of gratification when I take them out of the box.
That said, over the years, I've learned to love my petite frame. Rather than pining for the vacation outfits that look great on my supertall BFF, I've followed bloggers and influencers who are about my height and have a great sense of style. I've collected some awesome pieces that actually may not work for women with longer torsos or mile-long legs (crop tops bare just enough skin, rather than too much), and I've even experimented with going braless, since I personally have a flat chest.
It turns out, in the Summer, there are so many trends — current trends, mind you! — I can rock because I'm small. (Sup, biker shorts?) If you fall into my camp, and you're trying to find ways to flatter your body type this season, I gathered a few tricks I think you'll love. Read on to learn from the best.
1 A Cropped Blouse, a Distressed Denim Skirt, and Chunky Sneakers
2 An Asymmetrical Midi/Maxi With Dad Sneakers and a Fringed Denim Jacket
3 A Bishop-Sleeved Top With High-Waisted Cropped Trousers and Leather Slides
4 An Adorable Skirt Set With Funky Sunglasses
5 Circa-'90s Sport Shorts With a Breezy Tank and Bright Flats
6 An Oversize Blazer With Biker Shorts and Toe-Loop Slides
7 A Ribbed Tube Top (Go Braless!) With Biker Shorts and Some Bohemian Jewelry
8 A Bardot-Style Midi Dress in a Bright Color
9 A White Minidress With a Long Duster and Matching Pumps to Bare a Hint of Your Legs
10 Cutoffs, Espadrilles, and an Adorable, Swingy White Top
11 Cropped Pants, Low-Tops, and a Ruffled Top
12 A Polka-Dot Shirt Dress With Two-Toned Flats
13 A Cropped Tee and Knit Beach Pants With Over-the-Top Platform Sandals, Just Because
14 A One-Shoulder Bodysuit With Floral Cropped Pants and Lace-Up Sandals
15 A Rainbow One-Shoulder Dress Belted at the Center With Colorful Pumps
16 A Tie-Waist Utility Jumpsuit With Peep-Toe Slides
17 A Floral Shirtdress With Low Block-Heel Slingbacks
18 A Short Shirtdress With a Head Scarf and Fedora For Vacation
19 A Tie-Waist Printed Minidress With Throwback Sandals
20 A Halter-Style Maxi Dress Belted at the Center to Break Up the Print
21 A Sporty Coordinate Skirt Set With Knee Socks and Cool Sunglasses
22 A Vertical Striped Strapless Romper in Fun Colors
23 A Slinky Little Minidress For Date Night That You Can Wear Without a Bra
