https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:36:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584763 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 08:51:03 +0000 Scarlet 584763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Personally I think this style of pant would look better if it were a little narrower in the thigh before the dramatic flare. Gives more shape. Just my 2 cents. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584751 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:44:06 +0000 ManidipaM 584751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Hard to have a waist when you're petite...those internal organs need to fit in somewhere!" --- Mochi, thank you, I'm still giggling and nodding to that! (I'm all of 4'10'')</p> <p>Una, I LOVE this untucked on you --- it looks even more hourglass-y like that. Not sure why, but maybe because the colour transition at hip level makes a wider line that balances the shoulder line? Of course, tucked certainly looks a lot more leggy. SO I guess the two silhouettes address your two concerns in different proportions --- untucked counters IT better, while tucked balances petite more!</p> <p>That said, I too have trouble with feeling comfortable and neat when tucked, especially if it's knits, which seem to like to bunch and twist and bulge in all sorts of odd ways. By no means am I a neat freak nor polished --- I used to wear cotton tunics and shirts un-ironed as a teen, much to my mother's great amusement and despair. Yet I feel like untucked and unbelted invariably ends up looking neater on me, figure flattery aside. </p> <p>And I also wish to learn what makes a statement T-shirt! </p> <p>(Quite the info-magnetic thread, Una! Thank you for starting it.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584684 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:32:19 +0000 AJ 584684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks great, Una! I hear ya about t-shirt issues. </p> <p>I think what Angie means is that if your are only going to wear one layer on top, she prefers a step up from tees. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584681 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:28:58 +0000 christieanne 584681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The wide leg jeans and a tucked top are a good combination - the belt is giving you a waist line and you do look hourglass. What if the tshirt were a tucked blouse instead?<br /> Maybe you don't do the t with these jeans but the silhouette is working for me too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584610 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:43:19 +0000 Beth Ann 584610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it tucked, Una. I do think it lengthens your legs and, rather than looking like someone with "no waist" you look rather "slim hipped" to me, which is great for wide leg pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584583 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:21:46 +0000 Jaime 584583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color is amazing and it gives you a great shape tucked. Actually I see that it gives you a great shape untucked, but the outfit is better tucked in my opinion. Either way, I certainly don't see short and stocky, although I do certainly empathize with how a couple of pounds can affect the self-perception of us who are the not so tall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584575 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:13:58 +0000 catgirl 584575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rita, t-shirts are my enemy too - either the shoulder or the neckline are off, and if those work the bust and belly area are too tight. Bleah. However, there actually are summer days here, and I feel I need a couple of casual short sleeve tops to wear with shorts and skirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584572 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:11:14 +0000 modgrl 584572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me and T shirts to not get along. Why force it when you can look fab in so many other looks? Can you put a jacket or cardi on top with a necklace or scarf? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584568 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:08:20 +0000 MsMary 584568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE it tucked in!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584566 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:07:17 +0000 catgirl 584566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the input and kind words, everyone! I have to admit I untucked and wore a light coat over this for errands. It is 45 degrees today - people are out in short sleeves! </p> <p>Angie, what do mean by statement t-shirt? I think of this as a plain old t-shirt, but perhaps I'm mistaken? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584408 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:30:41 +0000 Anonymous 584408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like it works well on you tucked and belted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584407 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:29:48 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 584407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would never guess to look at the pic that you are a petite. The outfit (especially tucked) give a very long legline. I like both but really like tucked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584404 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:20:19 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 584404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love both looks but I actually prefer it tucked! You don't look short torsoed, you look long legged! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584385 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 21:45:41 +0000 Mochi 584385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reiterating that I love the t-shirt's color on you. I don't know, if it were me, and this particular outfit, I wouldn't overanalyze it--just keep it for a fun look for when you're tired of your go-to skinnies. (But that's just me, perhaps lowering the bar?) I do hear you on the lack of waist issue. Hard to have a waist when you're petite...those internal organs need to fit in somewhere! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584357 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 21:17:22 +0000 Suz 584357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tucked is AWESOME on you!! Love that belt! </p> <p>And you are gorgeous, full stop. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584351 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 21:11:37 +0000 Angie 584351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colour on you!</p> <p>I'm not wild about statement t-shirts, Una. The fabric never seems to warrant "centre stage". But I do like this silhouette on you - especially tucked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584322 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:52:36 +0000 Anonymous 584322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The top appears to be very flattering and the jeans add volume on your bottom half. The pairing looks great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584315 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:46:09 +0000 CocoLion 584315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both pieces on you. Worn together, I suggest tucking the top to lengthen the leg line. To give it more of the 1/3 to 2/3 proportion rather than a 50-50 look.</p> <p>No issues at all with the shoulders in that top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584311 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:37:57 +0000 Mo 584311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it works great! Your waist is highlighted, and I dare say you almost look like you have sloping shoulders rather than IT in this top.</p> <p>EDIT: and Jayne is right, very hourglass, even proportions in this. Maybe the flares add a perfect balance? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584310 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:37:57 +0000 jayne 584310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Makes you look like you have an hourglass figure....don't know why, just does </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-silhouette-work-on-a-petite-it#post-584305 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:33:18 +0000 catgirl 584305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm having some body dysmorphia issues after gaining back a couple of pounds. Bleh. And I'm going through another purge as I sort through spring clothes. </p> <p>Just picked up this James Perse t-shirt on sale - I'm not a t wearer because I find them so hard to fit. Worn with old 7FAMK wideleg/flares. Am I too short and stocky to pull this off? I'm not used to the widelegs but I'd really like a little variety from my steady diet of skinnies...</p> <p>ETA; Tucked photo. This is a very uncomfortable look for me mentally. I feel like my torso is short and thick and of course, I have no waist. How do those of you who tuck into pants keep everything from bagging or twisting in the waist area?!? </p>