https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-sizing-question Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:49:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-sizing-question#post-1495199 Fri, 22 May 2015 23:09:32 +0000 Marilyn 1495199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Doesn't hurt to try.&nbsp; It really depends on the item.&nbsp; I'm petite and sometimes petite pants fit me best and sometimes regular is best.&nbsp; I rarely buy petite for jeans but petites are often better for dress pants.&nbsp; Order one size up from what you would wear in regular....petites fit smaller. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-sizing-question#post-1495134 Fri, 22 May 2015 20:02:24 +0000 tulle 1495134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You don't mention your height.&nbsp; If you are 5'4" - 5'6", it could work, especially if you have a short rise, though it might still be safest to size up.&nbsp; If you're taller than that, I'm afraid you'll be out of luck. In my experience, it's easier for petites to wear regular length pants than vice-versa. As everyone has said, however, it's worth a try and I hope they work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-sizing-question#post-1495104 Fri, 22 May 2015 17:56:46 +0000 DonnaF 1495104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've found that with some brands, the difference between the Petite and Regular sizing is a whole size, and with others it is a half size.&nbsp; Petite legs may also be cut a little slimmer.&nbsp; If I can, I order two sizes in Petites and two sizes in Regulars, especially if it is a non-faded slim cut style.&nbsp; It's hard on the pocketbook until returns can be made, however. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-sizing-question#post-1495099 Fri, 22 May 2015 17:43:59 +0000 columbine(erin) 1495099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's worth a try if returnable. I'm 5'3" and need petite rises or I'll have the waist band constructing my ribs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-sizing-question#post-1495090 Fri, 22 May 2015 17:29:56 +0000 doubleh 1495090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all! &nbsp;They are returnable...do you think it's worth it to size up in a petite? &nbsp;I did go for the size up in regulars and they were much too large. &nbsp;</p> <p>Perhaps I will try simply to understand the petites-rise issue for future knowledge... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-sizing-question#post-1495070 Fri, 22 May 2015 16:34:37 +0000 kkards 1495070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i'd be very careful. generally if I wear a 2 in a "regular", I wear a 4P in the same brand. in addition, the rise is much shorter. i'd only order if its returnable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-sizing-question#post-1495056 Fri, 22 May 2015 16:04:31 +0000 JayS 1495056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Worth a try...it all depends on the rise. Although I'm only 5'3", I need a regular size in most pants because I have a long rise. And then I have to hem them... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-sizing-question#post-1495049 Fri, 22 May 2015 15:55:01 +0000 Dee 1495049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It depends on how adjustable the inseam is, I would think. But I second Kellygirl in that I often end up sizing up in petites because everything tends to be cut a little slimmer throughout. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-sizing-question#post-1495019 Fri, 22 May 2015 14:37:56 +0000 kellygirl 1495019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Worth a try! The rise is usually the problem for me. That's why I usually end up in the regular sizes. On the occasions that I have tried petites--I often need a size up. YMMV. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-sizing-question#post-1495018 Fri, 22 May 2015 14:34:16 +0000 doubleh 1495018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not a petite but I am really loving a pair of pants that are only available in my size in petites. &nbsp;The inseam length is adjustable so I am wondering if this still might work? &nbsp;Oh, also, the hip width is the same and the rise is 1" shorter on petite, but I think I am short waisted. &nbsp;Should I go ahead and try or am I overlooking something obvious?<br />Thanks in advance! </p>