Petite
May 13, 2022

I'm 5'3" and Hated Shopping for Basics Until I Narrowed it Down to These 20

by Yusra Siddiqui

Despite being on the shorter side, I always end up buying things without thinking to deeply about my height and then dumping them into my "take to the tailor" pile. Unfortunately, many of those items do not end up making it to the tailor and sitting in the corner of my closet. (I'm working on that.) On a mission to shop more consciously, I've been making the effort to try on and carefully choose the basics I bring into my closet. It's been a struggle, especially with specific basics like jeans and trousers. Since they're just prominent parts of one's wardrobe, it can be difficult when they don't fit the way you see them on the model.

As a fashion editor, I have the ability to test and try out many products, so I thought I'd share which pieces and brands have served me and my 5'3" self well. If you're on the hunt for petite friendly basics, keep scrolling for a list of items you won't want to return.

Pixie Market

Jaime Pant

$109

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These Pixie Market pants are almost always on back order, so when they were available in my size, I quickly purchased them. They hit right at my ankle and look great with sneakers and strappy sandals.

Skims

Stretch Cotton Tee

$48

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I've always relied on Skims' bras, but I never thought to try out the brand's widely loved T-shirts and tanks. Clearly, I was missing out, as the brand makes the best fitted T-shirt I've ever tried, and I've tried a lot. It hits at the perfect length, so it's not bulky if you want to tuck it in, which happens with most T-shirts as a short girl.

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