I was shocked and disappointed when I discovered my local Macy's store was eliminating there petite clothing department. I shopped there regularly for stylish petite clothing at an affordable price. Yes I know I could find about a zillion clothing options in petite sizes if I shopped online but I don't like shopping for clothing online. I like to see clothes up close enough to touch them. The problem with buying online is that a computer can't tell me that the flimsy fabric in a garment has the texture of sandpaper or the sleeves on the "petite" shirt are actually longer than a regular misses shirt. Sleeves that come down to my knuckles is not an attractive look by the way.
So where can chic petite women shop for clothing that fits both their body and their budget? I often shop at JC Penny. JC Penney has one of the best budget friendly petite departments around. From yoga pants to business appropriate blouses, JC Penny carries a little of everything including this Alfred Dunner 3/4-Sleeve Scroll Yoke Top. Selection may vary from store to store so if you have multiple JC Penny stores in your area I suggest shopping at the largest store since that's likely to have the best selection.
Kohl's used to have a decent petite's department but this department has shrunk in size faster that blue jeans thrown in the drier on high heat. This limited selection is hit or miss and often looks and feels cheap. If you wear petite clothing and shop at Kohls for other stuff you might take a few minutes to wander into the petite department, but it's not a must see for stylish petite women.
The petites department at Dillard's is also worth checking out. Dillard's sells good quality garments in a variety of styles. The prices are reasonable but only if you buy items on sale. If you are done with disposable fashions and are ready to invest in timeless clothing that looks classy, head to your nearest Talbots store. The classy and classic investment pieces don't come cheap, even on sale they items aren't great bargains, but these are great pieces for making a great first impression in a job interview or any other situation you want to dress to impress. Tight clothing looks tacky and loose clothing looks sloppy. What makes Talbots clothing look so posh and polished is that they are designed to fit and flatter the petite figure and they often feature rich colors and better quality fabric.
I know I said I don't like to shop for clothing online, but shopping online for petites obviously gives you a lot more options. If you find yourself drawn to specific items in the misses department, write down the name of the brand and the type of item, such as Liz Claiborne blouse. After taking note of the name of the brand you like go ahead and visit the web site for that store to see if some of your favorite misses brands feature petite versions online. Online stock may be greater selection that what is in store. One last shopping tip, if you find something that fits your body, your style and your budget buy it! At the rate petite clothing is disappearing it's better to start building a well rounded wardrobe now.
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