How to find your body shape
Petite women come in all different shapes and sizes – every body is different, regardless of height. In general however, our bodies do share some common features. You might not…
Life’s a beach: Key swimwear trends for petites
Although we can’t argue that good things come in small packages, we know that there are some sacrifices petite women have to make. We are of course talking about swimwear,…
The petite women’s guide to dressing for body shape A (pear)
BODY SHAPE A WHY YOU’RE LUCKY Your narrow shoulders and defined waist are a point of envy for other woman and your curvy hips give you a feminine silhouette. YOUR…
The ultimate petite women’s guide to dressing for your body shape
Contrary to popular belief, petite doesn’t always mean short and slim. ‘Petite’ is a tricky category, because it spans all body types: you can be petite with long legs, or…
The petite women’s guide to dressing for body shape X (hourglass)
BODY SHAPE X WHY YOU’RE LUCKY Your defined hourglass waist and proportioned shoulders and hips mean you’ve got a feminine shape that’s easy to dress. YOUR STYLE GOALS Highlight your…
The petite women’s guide to dressing for body shape V (inverted triangle)
BODY SHAPE V WHY YOU’RE LUCKY You’ve got narrow hips and slim legs so you can get away with almost anything on your bottom half. V shapes also tend to…
The petite women’s guide to dressing for body shape O (apple)
BODY SHAPE O WHY YOU’RE LUCKY Your arms and legs tend to be longer and leaner than the other body shapes (even when you’re petite!). YOUR STYLE GOALS Try to…
The petite women’s guide to dressing for body shape H (rectangle)
BODY SHAPE H WHY YOU’RE LUCKY You’re one of those rare body shapes whose hips and shoulders are in proportion. Lucky you. Your small bust and generally slim frame is…
10 ways to make short, thick legs look slimmer
Not many women, and especially not us petites, are blessed with long, lean legs of supermodel proportions. When you're rocking robust calves and ankles, its not just finding clothes with…
Your petite activewear guide to sports bras and tops
Find the flattering fit for you You can forget what you thought you knew about activewear – it doesn’t need to be boring! New to Bomb Petite, Boudavida is changing…