Fall BCBG Line Not too Petite Friendly

Reported earlier at DelectablyChic!, petite favourite BCBG's Fall 2011 line is disappointingly not petite-friendly with its drop waists, low belts and longish hemlines (hemlines are getting longer, while pants are getting shorter. Fall 2011 is getting to be one of the most petite-unfriendly seasons yet. Oh well, we'll try to make things work)

J.Crew's Stretch Twill Minnie on Shorty Stories

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Several petite bloggers have reviewed one of the two Minnie pants available in petite sizes, and many have found that it didn't fit them very well.  For me, I think it's really about finding the right shoe to go with it.  From reading all the other sites, I knew that wearing flats just wouldn't work, even for those who're over 5' tall, so I only took pictures of me in heels or wedges. 



Since the Minnie is skinny, I knew that it would work best with a slightly looser top, so for the first picture, I wore a blue cardigan from Jacob.  The outfit probably needs a little more dressing up, since the cardigan is not too bright and therefore not making the outfit "pop." 



I also have the same cardigan in a bright green, so this time around, I don't need additional accessories.  But do you think this outfit looks too "Peter Pan" with heels? Oh and yeah, the belt probably needs to be centred more.



For those who like the Minnie, yet feel that the length just isn't quite right, there's always this solution - tucking it under boots.  Because the pant is capri length, it makes tucking so much easier - there's no bulkiness like what you'd find in regular length skinnies!

BTW, apologies for the uneveness of the pics.  I think my camera wasn't fastened tightly enough on my tripod, thus creating a slight tilt.  My apartment is actually even!

Allison Izu Kolohe Capris (and 442 McAdam's Hobette Bag)

and from the other side...

Top: Elie Tahari (I think this was S/S 2009)

Capris: Allison Izu (size 24/00)

Bag: 442 McAdam (Hobette - F/W 2010)

My Allison Izu Kolohe Capris have arrived! They're lower rise pants (the "waist" is right at the hip bone) and fall a couple of inches below the knee. I think they're a great length, especially if worn with heels. Petites who want to wear capris should be very careful with length - this is probably as long as you should go, and even then, it's better to pair them with height. They're also so light-weight that they could be worn in the summer (I don't often wear denim in July and August because it's too hot). I've worn Allison's jeans before, but these are the first which fit well. In this purchase, I also got a denim skirt, which I will review at a later date.  The capris are currently on sale for $49 US (down from $142). 

As noted above, the bag featured above is called the Hobette, part of 442 McAdam's Fall/Winter 2010 collection.  This bag is AMAZING for petite women, with the widest point at under 11" across.  It is also fairly lightweight, even with the metal chain.  This is a change from the company's previous collections which featured very large bags.  You can read more about 442 McAdam's fall/winter collection in this post from Prospere Magazine.

Standing up...

Outfit same as above (minus purse)

Shoes: Chie Mihara, size 5

and how it fits on the "waist" (ok, hips)

In case you aren't familiar with Allison Izu Premium denim, this is a line based out of Hawaii which targets women 5'6" and below. Regular length denim come in 27" and 31" inseams. Yes, that's right, if you're petite or average height, you won't need to alter your jeans anymore!

Lovely, Lovely Allison Izu Denim

I recently placed an order for these Allison Izu pants and can't, can't wait to get them in the mail. These jeans, which were from Allison's Spring 2009 collection, are supposed to be lightweight (great for the summer) and I really hope that they'll fit me like they do on the model (just below the knees). Look for a full post with pictures hopefully next week (if not, the week after).

August Poll Results

Last month, we asked you: Do you wear capris? The results were:

24% said: Yes, why not?

37% said: Yes, but only in some lengths

18% said: No, capris are a faux pas for us petites. They make our legs look short!

18% said: No, but not because they're a faux pas. It's because they're ugly!

2% said: What are capris?

This month: Would you consider boycotting brands that do not make petites?