Chi is the best petite stylist ever! She has that rare, objective eye that can assess what does and doesn’t work. It’s hard to beat her great styling tips, even for those who aren’t short or made small. I really love silk neck-scarves, too, they do draw the eye up to the face and are great for tying together outfits of a two or three plain, solid colors. They add color, pattern, softness, elegance and femininity, and are very French-style. French women really know how to style themselves well. I think many of us Americans have unfortunately been told to hide “figure flaws”, like a round tummy, “big bottom”, thighs, etc. with big tent-like clothes. Don’t do this, show your beautiful shape! If you’re female, you have already have a great shape! I was complaining about my proportionately thicker waist (compared to my really narrow hips, size about 4 hips, 8 waist), in a shop the other day and the assistant said “wear a peplum top that flares out from just under the bust”. That’s the worst advice I ever heard, I don’t want to hide my waist, I just wanted a pair that of shorts that fit both at the waist and the hips, for once. Don’t listen to people like her that don’t have a clue, stick with our Chi!
As a 5 foot tall woman you cannot fathom how happy I am that I found you!!!! I have been slowly figuring out some of these things but it took me way too long!
This petite completely agrees - short tops always! Or, completely tucked in, showing the waist is the key. I don’t always wear long bottoms, though, I like mini-skirts and dresses a lot. I also wear comfy, mid-heeled footwear. Wedges give height, too, but there’s something much more lengthening and flattering about seeing some daylight under the arch of the foot. I can only wear heels up to about 2.5 inches high, but they make all the difference. For the first time in my life, mid-heeled, comfortable shoes are finally widely available, thank goodness. I’m 64 and until the pandemic the choice was only between high heels (3 inches and up), which I can’t wear, or complete flats, which I don’t like. I only wear sneakers if I must, I just don’t really the way I look in them in my skirt outfits and dresses, which I wear most days year-round. I just think they are ten times more comfortable than any divided bottom (trousers, shorts), I’m both very high-, and somewhat thick-, waisted as a rectangle shape and they always, always ride up, I hate that.
I always have problems of following styling guides - either I get bored or I don't think I will remember the guides when I dress up. But with your videos, it's so fun to watch and your points make total sense that I remember them when I shop. Thanks a lot for making these types of videos.
I only wear short tops, or tuck in longer ones. The best thing I ever did for my style was to get rid of all those tunic tops, they made my whole figure look even shorter, bigger and blocky. Long tops are back on trend, but they are more fitted and, often, open from hem to waist. I might try one, but I love my tops waistband to hip-hipbone length. I agree with Chi, the short-too over long-bottom is the most flattering.
Hi Chi. I just discovered your channel and I'm devouring your past videos. You're a genius for how you break everything down so scientifically. Thanks for your service to the petites of the world!
I have watched many of your videos, but this one was probably the MOST helpful. Jammed packed full of practical tips that apply to me. I'm new to being petite. What do i mean? I was 5'5" in my younger days, but now at age 69 have shrunk to 5'4". I am trying to learn new ways and you have helped me so much with these tips. thank you!
Huge thanks and immense gratitude to Chi for bringing clarity to the befuddled world of dressing for we short girls. Ladies, l love this community and learn a lit from all of you. It really makes for hilarious reading. Am 67 was 5'2", of course now l'm shrinking. Did l know that? Hell no .... just noticed clothes looked off! Reading all your experiences is a tonic! Just have to laugh. Have realused that l cannot wear tops that have too much fabric as they overwhelm my frame. Soooo, have taken in a couple of loose shirts, it's made a Huge difference. Be encouraged ladies, thank you all ❤
Great tips, dear Chi! Wearing short tops is definitely a game changer. Also to bear in mind that " Your legs are only as long as of your pants". Thanks, Chi!
Something I struggle with, aside from my hight and gained chub, is the fact that I have a very sensitive stomach. In many instances I would love to wear a skirt that goes above my belly button, but it is usually the band of the skirt/pants/jeans that make me quickly feel uncomfortable and sometimes even sick/in pain. However your video gave me great advice and I will see to it that I shorten my tops and elongate my pants as far as I can. :D Something I also like doing is to draw the eye upwards, not just through color contrast, but hues or patterns/prints. I am also happy to hear that I am good to wear scarfs, they are my biggest essential in winter when it gets really cold here. The shoe tip was also great and I will keep that in mind especially. Thanks again for your great work!
Well...Im short waisted so I always try to wear a longer top to bring the eye down to make it seem my waist is longer. Am petite also. Just don't want to make it too long, because it's overwhelming. Stuck a little bit in the middle. The rest of this I totally agree with.
Chi, just an idea for another video. Not sure you've discussed pairing sandals with pants. I have some casual peep toe sling backs with a little heel. Skirts are a no-brainer, but lately I've been pulling out my sandals and pants to check where they should fall and what looks better proportionately. Love your videos. Thank you!
if you’re a well proportioned petite woman and thin, skinny jeans will be very flattering on you…also if you’re well proportioned you will look best in midrise jeans and pants not highrise, highrise is for women with long torsos and short legs because it hides part of the torso and make it look shorter therefore making you look more proportioned
I’m long bodied and short legged at 5’4”. I find doing the opposite for that fact. I agree that one piece is more flattering but I found if I wear pieces that blend I get the same effect. Again, it’s due to my long body and long arms. I do prefer my straight leg and flare jeans that fit at my waist.
I love a small to medium sized leather shoulder bag, but they’re so hard to find these days. Almost all bags now are cross-body, a style I hate. The straps are so long that the bags almost reach my knees! They bang around my legs and can be too-easily stolen. The much thinner X-body strap, worn cross-body, cuts into the tender skin between my neck and shoulder, too. They also crumple my summer linen outfits. I’m always taking them into the cobblers to shorten the straps, which is expensive, or, if possible, replacing them with shorter, metallic chains from Amazon. It’s not that I love chain straps so much, it’s that it’s too hard to match leather colors, except for a few blacks. The 31-inch straps are good, they give a much-more proportionate drop of 15.5 inches. At this length, the bag tucks securely against the indent of my waist, and is protected by my arm over it.
Thanks for another informative video and style reminder. The jeans at minute 5:10 are very attractive. You’ve styled them in at least one other video, but they are not in your online shop. Would you please provide the name of the designer/brand? Thanks!
Thnx chi it's always gud to watch ur vdos ❤... Though sm style suggestions from u r not functional for me😮 as in single piece dress (I luk literally pregnant 😂 due to extreme tummy protrusion😅) Even wide leg pants or jeans r least flattering on me.. Slightly tapered jeans or pants wrk grt on my shape ❤ (may b i hv unique body shape 🤩) Be Blessed Be Happy n Be Loved Always ❤😘🤗🥰🧚🦄🌈🧿
Very good advice for women below average height. I did go to your website where you feature lovely clothing. I take a size 000 Petite or a small running XXSP. You, of course, cater to heavier women with petite frames. I wish you had clothing for those of us who are slim and petite, although, I know, the money is where the extra weight seems to be.
Thank u for the video! I am 5'3" 115lbs. My preference is to look for cropped or specifically petite labeled tops / bottoms. Cropped jeans/pants can look great with the right shoes. I avoid 3/4 sleeves because i dont like how choppy my arms look when i wear bracelets , I prefer V-necks and avoid large dangling earrings to elongated my neck. Just my preference
@@neelams6828 I like long sleeves for jackets and coats in the winter, so you only can see the fingers. You save gloves like that very often. If it is longer: Go to the tailor. Sometimes ist is nice to show your petiteness.
Full length pants tend to make the figure bottom heavy. Showing just the ankle (no capri pants !) makes it lighter (the ankle is the slimmest part of the leg !).
@solangelauthier2381 = _"Full length pants tend to make the figure bottom heavy."_ - - - - - I feel that way about pants with _bottom flaring (boots, bells)._ It seems to me that straight legs, with an slight break on the foot, are better, for me, anyway. And I just cannot abide high heels.
No, no, no, I don’t dress to look taller, I dress to please my eyes, to feel better, to give myself a boost. I cannot do anything about my size, so why worry about the unnecessary things. I guarantee you 9/10, I usually get a compliment when I am out there. You can try every trick on earth to achieve an illusion, but dressing yourself becomes easier when you dress to please your eyes, because it boosts your confidence. Advice from an under 5’ senior citizen, look to please your eyes, no one else’s, because having confidence stretches you way beyond your actual size.
Chances are if someone is here and watching this video then they’re looking for tips on ways to feel more confident in how they look. I for one have been working on ways to look and feel more put together, and I’ve had a sense that I could achieve that by applying the right principles. Chi’s information has been very helpful to me, and has helped me save money by avoiding buying clothes that I’m not happy with in the long run. If you’re already comfortable with how you look, then you’re not the audience.
Disagree with the large bag (it's multi-use for me, book, computer, tissues, plus, plus, plus, etc.,.) The thing with the large bag is to get one that is not too large. Agree with the cross body bag - I shorten the strap to my body and I use it along with my larger or backpack because I live in the city and do a lot of walking and commuting for work and shopping. (I use cross body because for safety and theft protection -it's easy to have it grabbed from the shoulder than when worn across the body.)
I'm thin so when I wear wide legs I gain pounds. If you're short and need to look heavier, wear wide legs. Go back and look at how each photo shows this.
1. This definitely isn't changing my life. 2. The whole point of your fashion advice is to make people try to appear different than they are, and to all look thinner and taller. Maybe that's not everyone's goal.
Chi is the best petite stylist ever! She has that rare, objective eye that can assess what does and doesn’t work. It’s hard to beat her great styling tips, even for those who aren’t short or made small. I really love silk neck-scarves, too, they do draw the eye up to the face and are great for tying together outfits of a two or three plain, solid colors. They add color, pattern, softness, elegance and femininity, and are very French-style. French women really know how to style themselves well. I think many of us Americans have unfortunately been told to hide “figure flaws”, like a round tummy, “big bottom”, thighs, etc. with big tent-like clothes. Don’t do this, show your beautiful shape! If you’re female, you have already have a great shape! I was complaining about my proportionately thicker waist (compared to my really narrow hips, size about 4 hips, 8 waist), in a shop the other day and the assistant said “wear a peplum top that flares out from just under the bust”. That’s the worst advice I ever heard, I don’t want to hide my waist, I just wanted a pair that of shorts that fit both at the waist and the hips, for once. Don’t listen to people like her that don’t have a clue, stick with our Chi!
As a 5 foot tall woman you cannot fathom how happy I am that I found you!!!! I have been slowly figuring out some of these things but it took me way too long!
These tips are so smart and practical! You are a gift to us short women everywhere!
Chi is definitely the most informative and clever stylist for petite and I love your sense of humour.. Thank you thank you❤
This petite completely agrees - short tops always! Or, completely tucked in, showing the waist is the key. I don’t always wear long bottoms, though, I like mini-skirts and dresses a lot. I also wear comfy, mid-heeled footwear. Wedges give height, too, but there’s something much more lengthening and flattering about seeing some daylight under the arch of the foot. I can only wear heels up to about 2.5 inches high, but they make all the difference. For the first time in my life, mid-heeled, comfortable shoes are finally widely available, thank goodness. I’m 64 and until the pandemic the choice was only between high heels (3 inches and up), which I can’t wear, or complete flats, which I don’t like. I only wear sneakers if I must, I just don’t really the way I look in them in my skirt outfits and dresses, which I wear most days year-round. I just think they are ten times more comfortable than any divided bottom (trousers, shorts), I’m both very high-, and somewhat thick-, waisted as a rectangle shape and they always, always ride up, I hate that.
I always have problems of following styling guides - either I get bored or I don't think I will remember the guides when I dress up. But with your videos, it's so fun to watch and your points make total sense that I remember them when I shop. Thanks a lot for making these types of videos.
I only wear short tops, or tuck in longer ones. The best thing I ever did for my style was to get rid of all those tunic tops, they made my whole figure look even shorter, bigger and blocky. Long tops are back on trend, but they are more fitted and, often, open from hem to waist. I might try one, but I love my tops waistband to hip-hipbone length. I agree with Chi, the short-too over long-bottom is the most flattering.
Hi Chi. I just discovered your channel and I'm devouring your past videos. You're a genius for how you break everything down so scientifically. Thanks for your service to the petites of the world!
You make these videos look easy, but the detail and effort in the video coupled with exoertise is stunning. Thank you!
Expertise ? Just common sense !
I have watched many of your videos, but this one was probably the MOST helpful. Jammed packed full of practical tips that apply to me. I'm new to being petite. What do i mean? I was 5'5" in my younger days, but now at age 69 have shrunk to 5'4". I am trying to learn new ways and you have helped me so much with these tips. thank you!
Huge thanks and immense gratitude to Chi for bringing clarity to the befuddled world of dressing for we short girls.
Ladies, l love this community and learn a lit from all of you. It really makes for hilarious reading. Am 67 was 5'2", of course now l'm shrinking. Did l know that? Hell no .... just noticed clothes looked off! Reading all your experiences is a tonic! Just have to laugh. Have realused that l cannot wear tops that have too much fabric as they overwhelm my frame. Soooo, have taken in a couple of loose shirts, it's made a Huge difference.
Be encouraged ladies, thank you all ❤
Great tips, dear Chi! Wearing short tops is definitely a game changer. Also to bear in mind that " Your legs are only as long as of your pants". Thanks, Chi!
I'm not even short and I'm learning so much from your videos. Love all the examples you include with your explanation!
I am so happy I found you. I am almost 6 feet tall and learning so much from you channel
Something I struggle with, aside from my hight and gained chub, is the fact that I have a very sensitive stomach. In many instances I would love to wear a skirt that goes above my belly button, but it is usually the band of the skirt/pants/jeans that make me quickly feel uncomfortable and sometimes even sick/in pain.
However your video gave me great advice and I will see to it that I shorten my tops and elongate my pants as far as I can. :D
Something I also like doing is to draw the eye upwards, not just through color contrast, but hues or patterns/prints. I am also happy to hear that I am good to wear scarfs, they are my biggest essential in winter when it gets really cold here.
The shoe tip was also great and I will keep that in mind especially. Thanks again for your great work!
Excellent tips as always! Thank you Chi
Thanks chi for tricks and information it helps a lot.
This took me a long time to realize. Thank you for your great advice and content.
Thanks for the tips! I'll keep them in mind when I travel to the Philippines.😊
Well...Im short waisted so I always try to wear a longer top to bring the eye down to make it seem my waist is longer.
Am petite also. Just don't want to make it too long, because it's overwhelming. Stuck a little bit in the middle.
The rest of this I totally agree with.
Chi, just an idea for another video. Not sure you've discussed pairing sandals with pants. I have some casual peep toe sling backs with a little heel. Skirts are a no-brainer, but lately I've been pulling out my sandals and pants to check where they should fall and what looks better proportionately. Love your videos. Thank you!
I'm average hight but still have the same problems when wearing clothes. Thank you @petitedressing!
Great information Chi. I love it. Thank you.
if you’re a well proportioned petite woman and thin, skinny jeans will be very flattering on you…also if you’re well proportioned you will look best in midrise jeans and pants not highrise, highrise is for women with long torsos and short legs because it hides part of the torso and make it look shorter therefore making you look more proportioned
Thank you, Chi!! 😊
All things I have figured out over the years. I hate cropped pants! And I just took scissors and cropped three Disney spirit jerseys myself yesterday.
statement necklace can also divide and overwhelm
Thank you Chi! Fabulous Petite Fashion and Petite Fashion Advice ❤❤❤
Stunning Style tutorial ❤
You give great tips! Thank you
How to camouflage large belly with this formula? Stuck between rock and hard place. Rude ppl will actually ask when you are expecting your baby. ;(.
I’m long bodied and short legged at 5’4”. I find doing the opposite for that fact. I agree that one piece is more flattering but I found if I wear pieces that blend I get the same effect. Again, it’s due to my long body and long arms.
I do prefer my straight leg and flare jeans that fit at my waist.
I love a small to medium sized leather shoulder bag, but they’re so hard to find these days. Almost all bags now are cross-body, a style I hate. The straps are so long that the bags almost reach my knees! They bang around my legs and can be too-easily stolen. The much thinner X-body strap, worn cross-body, cuts into the tender skin between my neck and shoulder, too. They also crumple my summer linen outfits. I’m always taking them into the cobblers to shorten the straps, which is expensive, or, if possible, replacing them with shorter, metallic chains from Amazon. It’s not that I love chain straps so much, it’s that it’s too hard to match leather colors, except for a few blacks. The 31-inch straps are good, they give a much-more proportionate drop of 15.5 inches. At this length, the bag tucks securely against the indent of my waist, and is protected by my arm over it.
Does the same rules apply to a moma belly. To wear a short blouse and long pants?
Doesn’t apply of you have a short torso and hate heels😅
Desperate cases are not concerned by this video
Love it! Thank you for your sharing!
Thanks for another informative video and style reminder. The jeans at minute 5:10 are very attractive. You’ve styled them in at least one other video, but they are not in your online shop. Would you please provide the name of the designer/brand? Thanks!
Thnx chi it's always gud to watch ur vdos ❤...
Though sm style suggestions from u r not functional for me😮 as in single piece dress (I luk literally pregnant 😂 due to extreme tummy protrusion😅)
Even wide leg pants or jeans r least flattering on me.. Slightly tapered jeans or pants wrk grt on my shape ❤ (may b i hv unique body shape 🤩)
Be Blessed Be Happy n Be Loved Always ❤😘🤗🥰🧚🦄🌈🧿
Very good advice for women below average height. I did go to your website where you feature lovely clothing. I take a size 000 Petite or a small running XXSP. You, of course, cater to heavier women with petite frames. I wish you had clothing for those of us who are slim and petite, although, I know, the money is where the extra weight seems to be.
Thank u for the video! I am 5'3" 115lbs. My preference is to look for cropped or specifically petite labeled tops / bottoms. Cropped jeans/pants can look great with the right shoes. I avoid 3/4 sleeves because i dont like how choppy my arms look when i wear bracelets , I prefer V-necks and avoid large dangling earrings to elongated my neck. Just my preference
3:40 As a former tailor, shortening jacket sleeves is a standard service. You might need to find a better tailor!
What about cold weather clothing?
Yes what about cold weather and casual wear
@@neelams6828 I like long sleeves for jackets and coats in the winter, so you only can see the fingers. You save gloves like that very often. If it is longer: Go to the tailor. Sometimes ist is nice to show your petiteness.
Excellent advise
Great advice as always.
Hi bring back the old style form fitting jackets with collars etc 1930 1940 etc
Thank you
I'm just north of 5'3 (163 cm). The struggle is real. Especially in a country where so many people are tall. =/
The problem I run into with 1 piece outfits are they will often be too long in length.
In my country it's only possible to wear a jacket in winter. How do you go about wearing a jacket then as it's too cold to roll up the sleeves.
Maybe you could wear a light weight fabric such as linen or cotton in a jacket or a long sleeved shirt.
The crown of the hat adds heigth to the figure
Great tips!!
It seems to me that these tips are also suitable for girls with a body proportion when her torso is long and her legs are short, regardless of height
Full length pants tend to make the figure bottom heavy. Showing just the ankle (no capri pants !) makes it lighter (the ankle is the slimmest part of the leg !).
@solangelauthier2381 = _"Full length pants tend to make the figure bottom heavy."_ - - - - - I feel that way about pants with _bottom flaring (boots, bells)._ It seems to me that straight legs, with an slight break on the foot, are better, for me, anyway. And I just cannot abide high heels.
Thank you.😊
I have large thighs, hips and stomach. I’m a 🍐 wearing small tops look bad
I have the same body type, plus my arms and legs are actually long, not short!
omg i always wear leggings😂i wanna change it up but idk what to wear
Some of us have c section pooches and cant do this
Wow Thankyouuuu ❤
No, no, no, I don’t dress to look taller, I dress to please my eyes, to feel better, to give myself a boost. I cannot do anything about my size, so why worry about the unnecessary things. I guarantee you 9/10, I usually get a compliment when I am out there.
You can try every trick on earth to achieve an illusion, but dressing yourself becomes easier when you dress to please your eyes, because it boosts your confidence. Advice from an under 5’ senior citizen, look to please your eyes, no one else’s, because having confidence stretches you way beyond your actual size.
Chances are if someone is here and watching this video then they’re looking for tips on ways to feel more confident in how they look. I for one have been working on ways to look and feel more put together, and I’ve had a sense that I could achieve that by applying the right principles. Chi’s information has been very helpful to me, and has helped me save money by avoiding buying clothes that I’m not happy with in the long run. If you’re already comfortable with how you look, then you’re not the audience.
Please how Can i unsuscribe from your newsletter? It's literzlly impossible
Kibbe says we need to honor petite by wearing different colors.
Disagree with the large bag (it's multi-use for me, book, computer, tissues, plus, plus, plus, etc.,.) The thing with the large bag is to get one that is not too large. Agree with the cross body bag - I shorten the strap to my body and I use it along with my larger or backpack because I live in the city and do a lot of walking and commuting for work and shopping. (I use cross body because for safety and theft protection -it's easy to have it grabbed from the shoulder than when worn across the body.)
Wish i was 5,2
Love it ❤
Match your shoes to your bottom = elongates the legs, makes you look taller.
Love
¡Ole! 👏👏👏👏👏
Hola los videos no pueden ser traducidos son muy interesantes y no comprendo
Dress 👗 👍
Hi chi who that handsome guy measuring you. Woo woo 💛🙏🥰
I wish i was born taller like at least 5’6😭
I'm thin so when I wear wide legs I gain pounds. If you're short and need to look heavier, wear wide legs. Go back and look at how each photo shows this.
What about peplum blouse to hide moma belly?
You have such lovely legs Chi ❤ you look so good in your outfits with shorts 😊
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You are beautiful and profi 😍
It is not styling rules, it is common sense, géométry, architecture
You're right: it IS architecture and geometry 😊.....
But it's also styling 😉
@@rheinhartsilvento2576 Styling is common sense, no ?
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1. This definitely isn't changing my life.
2. The whole point of your fashion advice is to make people try to appear different than they are, and to all look thinner and taller. Maybe that's not everyone's goal.
Where can we find a flare leg stretchable jeans?