BLAZER, WHITE SHIRT, FAUX-LEATHER MINISKIRT, SLINGBACK HEELS, EARRINGS: (c/o) Express Petites Top of the morning! It’s Monday. Who’s ready for a pop quiz? What’s the FIRST thing I look for when shopping for clothing? a.) Fit b.) Style – trendy vs. classic c.) Price d.) Quality If you answered a.) you’re correct (and probably a longtime reader)! While style, price and quality are all SUPER important factors to consider when shopping, I tend to place FIT above everything else. I used to think being petite was a serious impediment to my style. I couldn’t wear much unless my clothing was professional tailored which became expensive – real quick. And back in my PR days (see yesterday’s post), I didn’t exactly have that luxury… so I only shopped from stores that fit. Which narrowed my options to like one or two brands (note, this was back in the day). FACT: Very few brands in the US carry petite-friendly lines. It’s pretty uncommon here. So when a major brand like Express, for example, comes out with one – I remain loyal AF. I cannot tell you how incredibly refreshing it is to shop freely without stressing over the added costs of tailoring. And above all, how sexy and confident I feel wearing an outfit that accentuates the good parts of my body. (For me, that’s my waist and legs.) This is why I continue to partner with them! So in continuing with the petite-friendly theme (and ongoing fall + winter inspiration) here’s today’s details from Express Petites. I’m wearing a three-button oversized plaid blazer with a faux-leather miniskirt. (How cool are those zipper accents?!) I paired it with a crisp white shirt; a nice compliment to the light grey jacket. And sleek black slingbacks… adding a stylish and feminine polished look to the outfit. I (of course) accented my look with statement earrings and bright red lipstick. The best part? Everything fits and flatters my figure. No tailoring needed. #winning Hope everyone has a great start to their week! As always, shop today’s look below… Xo, Stephanie — Turn on your JavaScript to view content — [Chelsae Anne | Photographer] [Thank you Express for sponsoring this post!]
That blazer is gorgeous!! Love that Express is making clothes for the petite lady! http://www.rdsobsessions.com Reply
Thank you, thank you, thank youuuuuuuu!!! I am a shortly toooo and like you, I am very loyal to the few brands who carry petite size clothing. It is sooo expensive to get everything tailored. Especially when trendy items go out of style and you only wore the piece a few TIMES!! Tragic, I knowwwww. I will definitely check out EXPRESS. I am sure I will love them as much as you do! – Kitty Rodriguez https://katchingupwithkitty.com/ Reply