https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:51:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1174123 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 02:30:25 +0000 kerry 1174123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This thread is so refreshing! I like that my feet are smallish and most shoes look good on them. I like my blue eyes and strong brows. I like that my hair is easy to care for. I like that, although I've gained weight since my 20s, it's fairly spread out and balanced. I sometimes like that I have boobs now (I've had them for about 10 years but they still seem a little foreign!). In my minds eye I'm still the body shape I had when I was in my teens and twenties even though I'm far from that now! And finally I like the challenge that my body shape provides me to learn how to dress it well. I've always loved to problem solve and this one is particularly fun </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1171742 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 19:20:45 +0000 Alassë 1171742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like my hair, dainty shoulders, defined waist, slender calves, and back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1171437 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 14:51:30 +0000 viva 1171437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At 5'5", longish legs, and small bust, the styles I tend to like tend to fit off the rack. I love that I don't need a tailor. I have to stay away from anything that requires a waist or bust (I have neither) but if I stay in the zone, stuff fits. I like that.<br />Plus, I love my eyes, which my sister and my daughter also have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1171426 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 14:45:55 +0000 Mander 1171426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I struggle with this a lot.&nbsp; I suppose I like being moderately tall, even though I have a hard time finding trousers that are long enough here in the UK. And I've grown to appreciate my wavy hair, because I can wear it either curly or straight-ish.</p> <p>I haven't really made peace with my size yet, but I'm working on it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1171353 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 13:28:50 +0000 Karie 1171353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Being tall is instantly slimming, and I can wear almost anything </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1171330 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 12:47:47 +0000 crutcher 1171330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great post...I went through the teenage years angst of being tall...5'9"...I sped through my 20's and 30's with a nodding exceptance of my height like an aunt that comes to call but is not particularly fun to have around..<br />Now as I enjoy 50+...i LOVE being tall...I have thrown out my rule of wearing kitten to flat shoes and now I wear whatever suits my fancy...3 1/2" up...<br />I have finally learned to stand tall...hold up my shoulders...thanks Mother...and truly in the inside where it all happens, appreciate my long legs, arms etc...<br />I guess this is the wonderful state of acceptance that finally comes...Sigh...glad it did.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1171266 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:53:04 +0000 krishnidoux 1171266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a great idea to focus on the positives.&nbsp;</p> <p>All my life I've <b>hated </b>my shortish, curvy legs. In the past few years,&nbsp;I have been trying to turn this around and give them some TLC, because hatred is so negative, and gobbles up so much energy for nothing!&nbsp;I see some girls at the gym with long torso-short curvy&nbsp;legs body types, who pull it off wonderfully, and even look sexy and graceful. I don't know what their secret is yet, but I feel I am making progress myself.</p> <p>I often remind myself that my legs allow me to dance and walk swiftly from one place to another, as well as keeping my upright when I teach. Every time I realize this, I try to mentally thank them, and thank the universe for having them. I know sounds crazy but it is having an effect on my psyche.&nbsp;</p> <p>In turn, as a byproduct of this,&nbsp;I find I&nbsp;have been more adventurous and open-minded in my wardrobe,&nbsp;trying new ways to dress. For example, I have been wearing skirts and dresses more, as well as skinny jeans and leggings with tunics.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1171255 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:34:11 +0000 Riss 1171255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 5'6' and a pear shape. &nbsp;At 51 I can finally appreciate, really like, my shape and my thighs even! &nbsp;I like my thighs! &nbsp; That in itself is a miracle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1171227 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 08:16:44 +0000 anne 1171227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like my back </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1171184 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 05:48:46 +0000 DonnaF 1171184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This has been such a wonderful read!&nbsp; At 5'1", I fit easily in planes (but need help stowing stuff) and need to move my seat forward in our small cars which results in more room for the back passenger.&nbsp; I don't have to worry about skirts hitting me too high, and I think I can buy misses ankle pants so that they hit me at my preferred full length.&nbsp; At any rate, I am thankful that I have the option to make things shorter, unlike my long limbed sisters here who need sleeves and hems to be longer.&nbsp; I also no longer take having a waist for granted, even though my waist is no longer the 24" it was when I was younger.&nbsp; (Remember:&nbsp; I'm short so 24" is not terribly, terribly small!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1171114 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 03:53:46 +0000 Anonymous 1171114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm thankful for a body that has not given me any chronic aches and pains so that I can still moves easily. Like Suz, my size is pretty much medium, although I'm losing height. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1170930 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 00:48:56 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1170930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd like to add my cheekbones and my dimple when I smile!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1170448 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 17:43:19 +0000 JayS 1170448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots to be thankful for. The time that I really appreciate being petite (5'2.5") is on an airplane. Not only do I have plenty of leg room, but on 737s and bigger, I can stand under the overhead without stooping.&nbsp;While waiting to deplane, I give thanks for being short.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1170443 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 17:38:59 +0000 Anonymous 1170443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hmmm. My answer really depends what mind set I am in. I love that I am strong and powerful, that my body allows me to run, bike, climb, swing my kids through the air, carry both girls&nbsp;up a hill during a hike&nbsp;and does it fairly well. This has been a cornerstone for me, to be powerful and strong. Dressing for other activities can be a bit more challenging given my 5'10" height. I do love that I am really proportional, no one feature is dominates. I love that when I need to appear in charge and powerful (say for work) I can easily attain this. Of course I could do this in a more social setting given being tall and blonde but it really doesn't fit with my personality of NOT wanting to draw too much&nbsp;attention to myself - yep there is the rub. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1170405 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 17:19:12 +0000 EveningMood 1170405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great thread, and it angers me that&nbsp;I can't find much to contribute... oh, yes, I'm grateful for my nice shoulder line and &nbsp;pretty&nbsp;chest, and for my shapely legs, that I can showcase so it doesn't matter if everything about my middle&nbsp;is a big blur </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1170399 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 17:13:29 +0000 Suz 1170399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I appreciate my health and energy. My body loves to move and rewards me with pleasure when I move it.&nbsp;</p> <p>At 5'4" with a medium-small frame,&nbsp;I am pretty much "medium sized." That means I can sometimes shop petites, sometimes regulars, and sometimes even the kids' department for bargains.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like my square shoulders, the strength of my legs, and my nimble typing fingers. Also, I rather like being small busted. It seems to work well for the styles I like.&nbsp;</p> <p>And I like this thread!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1170286 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 15:52:45 +0000 Mochi 1170286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I appreciate that my butt is not big. I also have narrow hips (though I love womanly hips too!) And that my lower legs are long-ish and I have no trouble wearing tall boots that fit, even though I'm short overall.&nbsp;</p> <p>It's very difficult coming up with things I appreciate about my body, to be honest. At least the way it looks. I'm glad that it's healthy... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1170266 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 15:32:45 +0000 JAileen 1170266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My long fingers make it easier to play the piano.</p> <p>Yep, that's it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1170242 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 15:10:23 +0000 Angie 1170242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*applause*</p> <p>Wooohoooo. GREAT thread. Thanks for appreciating your bodies ladies. It's so, so, SO important.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm appreciative of my&nbsp;very energetic body. I'm able to do a lot in a day without tiring.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1170233 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 15:00:17 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1170233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my curves!!!! I alos love that as a petite, 5'3" that I have longer legs and can't wear petite bottoms... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc/page/2#post-1170162 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 13:50:23 +0000 Neelie 1170162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm tallish (5'8") and I love never feeling claustrophobic in crowded elevators! &nbsp;Also when I gain up to 5&nbsp; pounds I can hide it pretty well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc#post-1170146 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 13:25:17 +0000 Anonymous 1170146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A lot of the things I appreciate have already been mentioned. Fitting into airplane seats comfortably, check. Ability to do bombshell if I feel like it, check. Being able to easily find long enough skirts, check. Coloring/skin tone that lets me wear lots of colors, check. (And I especially like that I can wear black well.) Can't really fit into kids' clothes, but I have gotten some nice deals on kids' shoes for my tiny feet. I'd also add that I think my legs are pretty good, especially for someone as short as I am, and I love how they look with a knee-length skirt and heels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc#post-1170139 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 13:14:23 +0000 leopardluxe 1170139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Windchime, I think it's interesting that your friend would say such a thing. Seems like a ridiculous "rule"&nbsp;to me (unless it's for cultural/religious reasons. When I was in Morocco a few years back staying&nbsp;in the old city, even as a tourist, I kept my legs and upper arms covered out of respect for what is considered culturally acceptable there&nbsp;(something they recommend you do but a lot of tourists choose to ignore).</p> <p>I think if you've got great features, regardless of age, you should highlight them. Next time your friend points that out to you, point her in the direction of Tina Turner! I'd kill to have a set of legs like hers!&nbsp;&nbsp;;-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc#post-1170133 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 13:07:11 +0000 Windchime 1170133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a tall, middle-aged pear shaped person, I'm happy enough with how my legs and arms look that I often wear shorts and sleeveless shirts in hot weather. I still remember a friend saying a few years ago that after a certain age (mine?), women need to keep arms and legs covered. I hope to keep mine UNcovered for several more decades! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc#post-1170079 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 10:44:12 +0000 ramya 1170079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oooo I know I know:)<br />Tiny waist<br />My skin<br />my feet(they look great in Sandals :))<br />And being able to fit and snuggle on an airplane seat :D</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc#post-1170078 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 10:43:08 +0000 Marillen 1170078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both my skin and hair are low maintenance! A little dry sometimes. I'm ok with being so pale though it took a while.</p> <p>I'm tall! My proportions are streeetttched, yet still look equal. Long waist, long rise, long legs.&nbsp;Slightly broad shoulders balance my waist and big thighs nicely and I like having long limbs even though it's a pain.<br /> Besides sleeve length and length in general, I can fit into most average sizes even if a brand runs small. Also slim wrists and ankles, and pretty hands! My feet seem a bit small for my height (9.5, 5'11), still barely within&nbsp;mass market size. I think I can pull off many "large" items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc#post-1170076 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 10:33:00 +0000 kkards 1170076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i always wanted to be 5'8, i'm not, but i'm ok with the 5'4ish that i am. i am happy that i won the gene pool and have a small frame. l love my hair, which is thick and straight, and takes color and hairstyles well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc#post-1170067 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 09:16:43 +0000 Greyscale 1170067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my big IT shoulders. They remind me that I'm strong. I'm quite small overall so being physically strong has always been my compensation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc#post-1170061 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 08:50:45 +0000 jenanded 1170061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a refreshing post... especially when I have been feeling a bit middle aged frump latelt.... actually my curvy breasts and bright blue eyes are to be thankful for...and that while I am quite a serious person it takes very little to make me smile and for my heart to sparkle in delight... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-love-most-about-being-petite-curvy-tall-etc#post-1170037 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 06:43:24 +0000 dizzys 1170037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this post. Lots of average height and petite woman here....I can identify. </p> <p>I love that generally speaking I can look ok in most clothing right off the rack. No massive overhaul in tailoring needed. Not to big not too small...just average. My height is still "average" so I don't need petites clothing. Don't need plus sizing ( any more) don't need Tall sizing. </p> <p>My skin is very fair and I love that. My hair is a variegated ashy blonde/ brown so as I age, gray hairs although noticeable to me seem to stand out less. </p>