[Chelsae Anne | Photography] TRENCH, MILITARY SHIRT, JEANS: (c/o) Express/HEELS: similar here/SCARF: similar here/TOTE: love this one too! Good morning! I’m happy (more so than usual) for two reasons. First, I started my morning with a cappuccino from one of my favorite French bakeries in West Palm Beach, Paneterie. And two, because Express has finally launched a petite line! Yes, yes, YAS! When people ask how tall I am on Instagram, I usually say “5’3 + some” when really I’m like barely 5’2 after a good yoga class. In pictures, I look tall (#angles guys) but in real-life, I’m small. Really small. Like bite-sized. I blame it on dancing my entire life because my dad (who, by the way is celebrating a birthday today!) is 6’2. My brother is 6’3. My sister is 5’6. WHAT HAPPENED. Two weeks ago, while shopping for a new outfit for a conference in Ft. Lauderdale (which, for those of you wondering, it went amazing! Totally got over my fear of public speaking.) the store associate asked me what size I was. I told her, “the smallest you have.” She proceeded to pull a couple options. And without trying them on, I already knew. “They won’t fit,” I said. “I know which designers run big and small and those unfortunately, won’t fit my frame.” #sadface Anyways, you would think this would make my life somewhat easier because “technically” I can fit into anything. But nope. It’s not. Shopping is next to impossible for me. Either I end up altering everything I buy or shop at stores that carry petite sizing. Express is one of those stores you always visit when you go to the mall. Because it’s trendy. It’s affordable. They carry pieces you can wear again and again. For as long as I can remember, I’ve shopped there. BUT with limited options to choose from. Today that changes! Anyone 5’4 and under (like moi) will finally be able to purchase trousers that don’t need alterations. #amen To celebrate, I’m sharing a few of my favorites, courtesy of their new Petite Collection. I typically roll up the bottoms of my jeans to show off my heels (and to quickly alter a long pair of jeans) but I’ve already worn these unrolled with sneakers. They’re cute and comfy. And make my derrière look amazing. Made of extra soft material, this military shirt looks great with a scarf (as pictured) or layered over a vintage concert tee for a relaxed weekend look. I love how effortless it is. And this trench. No alterations needed. It’s sleek and timeless and has a removable sash, all perfectly positioned for ladies 5’4 and under. Click here to see more from their Petite Collection and as always, click the pink links to shop today’s look! Au revoir! Xo, Stephanie — Turn on your JavaScript to view content — [Thank you Express for sponsoring this post!]
I had no idea Express has a petite collection! That trench is so classy and chic. http://www.rdsobsessions.com Reply
Yassssssssss Steph! 3 snaps for the 5’3 crew (even though I’m secretly 5’2″ *eye roll*) You look so good! I love that trench and those jeans fit amazing! http://vidafashionista.com/ Reply
Oh em gee that’s amazing!! I didn’t know the had a petite collection now!?!? I’m 5’0 even so I’m in desperate need of petite jeans! So good to know! Thank you!! Reply
Thank you so much for this set of ensemble. I love all the items. And your choice of red lip color really brings out all of them! May I ask what size and height you are? Please pardon me if I have missed it somewhere… XO, Stephanie Reply
That’s ok! I tend to wear the smallest sizes because I’m quite petite! That said, I’m wearing a XS here 🙂 Reply
Out of curiosity, what is the length of the xsp trench you’re wearing? I’m trying to buy one on the used market since they’re sold out. Does your tag say “petite?” Reply
I don’t have the trench in front of me but it was most likely a XS! If it comes in petite, I most likely went with a XS Petite! If not, I probably bought the XS! Reply
Thank goodness I found this post from 2017! I am ALWAYS on the hunt for any petite info. and any petite bloggers and am so glad I can get inspiration here. Petites unite!! Reply