2007-03-10 14:18:43 · 7 answers · asked by J. C 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
It usually means that the legs and/or sleeves on a piece of clothing are shorter. Dresses would have a shorter hemline, and maybe the waist of the dress (between under the bustline and where it flares out for the hips, for example) would be shorter in comparison to a dress that isn't for petites. The actual waist measurement of the item should be similar, though- it usually just means it's proportioned for a shorter person.
2007-03-10 14:31:22 · answer #1 · answered by virtuouspaganmn 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the designer. Many are misinformed and believe that petite is smaller than size small (size 0 or smaller). What it really means though is that it is designed for a woman who is 5'4 or shorter who cannot fit into regular women's clothing without a ton of alterations being made on the clothing.
2007-03-10 23:46:40 · answer #2 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it means that the garment is shorter. You can have plus-sized petite clothing. It just means that the clothing is made for people under 5'4".
2007-03-10 22:28:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Petite sizes are meant for shorter women and are appropriately sized to fit.
2007-03-10 22:27:12 · answer #4 · answered by 60s Chick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really "smaller", its made shorter for people who are not as tall as the average person.
2007-03-10 22:26:56 · answer #5 · answered by tatertot3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means it's for women under 5'4"
2007-03-10 22:28:25 · answer #6 · answered by Cybele 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes! ding ding ding! That is the correct answer!
2007-03-10 22:24:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋