Shopping for ladies petite clothing is more of a
challenge than many people think. Taller people assume that petites can
just hem pants and then everything will fit.
The truth is that petite frames require clothing that is of smaller
proportion all over not just a shorter hem line.
I you are searching for petite clothing stores in Toronto and the GTA
these are your best petite shopping solutions.
Ladies Petite Clothing Boutiques
Muskat Brown -
this Yonge & Eglinton boutique carries contemporary brands and
shoes. They have a selection of petite and standard sizes. Where Muskat
Brown really stands out is their selection of smaller shoe sizes (4 -
7.5).
Petite Alternative
- This Eglinton Way boutique stocks brands like Not Your
Daughter's jeans and Nic & Zoe knits. Last year stock is marked
down in the basement so you can always find discount petite clothing.
Petite Ladies Clothing Chains
Laura Petites
- this is one of the few mall stores to exclusively cater to shorter
women.
The Bay -
Much like plus or maternity, the Bay offers a comparably small petite
section. Unfortunately many of the newer contemporary lines do not
cross over to this department.
Winners -
much like the Bay, Winners has a relatively small petite section in
each location, albeit some are larger than others.
Gap & Banana
Republic - All Gap stores carry three lengths for their
jeans and some of their dress pants. The ankle cut length works for
petites but expect to still require hemming if you are much shorter
than 5'4. Banana Republic has specific stores (Bloor & Eaton
Center locations) that have the majority of their styles redesigned for
petite ladies.
Anthropologie
- While there is by no means an extensive petite selection (you will
find a bit more online than in store) I have found petite designer
denim
here. Look for Joe's Provocateur jeans or Citizens of Humanity petite
styles.
Petite Ladies Clothing in the GTA
When it comes to finding clothing that fits you might be willing to
drive a bit. These are two stores that cater ONLY to petite women and
they are just a stones throw away in the GTA.
Especially Petites
(Oakville)
Naturally Petite
(Richmond Hill) - This store stocks tonnes of premium
denim plus brands like Nic + Zoe, Donna Rico. Lafayette 148 and Brax.