January Poll Results: What would you like to see happen in the petite community?



Last month, we asked readers what they'd like to see happen in the petite community this year.  Overwhelmingly, at 73%, our readers said:

Better selection (in terms of colour, style, etc...)

As for the rest of the results:

• 14% want to see more petite-exclusive designers (I do too! Especially want to see them discussed in mainstream media)
• 7% said more growth in the petite community
• 4% said more press about petite issues in mainstream media

What do you think of these results?  Agree or disagree?

December Petite Designer Poll Results!

In December, we asked readers whether they have worn anything from a petite-exclusive designer.  We were not exactly surprised at the results when 68% of you didn't even know that petite exclusive designers existed.  It's sad, I think, that they don't get the promotion that they deserve.  If it weren't for the petite community, I don't think many of us would know about Allison Izu, Henrietta Pertuz or TLe!  Let's hope that 2011 means some mainstream coverage!

15% said that they've worn petite-exclusive designers and love them

0% said that they've tried them, but it didn't fit well

5% said that petite-exclusive designers haven't been their style

10% chose other

What do you think of these results?  Do you agree or disagree?  What do you think it'll take to get mainstream media to give petite-exclusive designers more press?

October Shorty Stories Poll Results - Shopping in the Kids' Section

Results from last month's poll, which asked: As a petite, do you often shop in the kids' section?

25% of you said that you'd purchase from the kids' section as they're more affordable and cute

22% said that you try not to, since it's embarassing

10% want to, but aren't small framed enough

37% definintely won't as it's embarassing (and too small)

5% said other.

LOONNNNNNNNNNG Wedding Gowns Rule!

I wasn't surprised when over 40% of you said that you wouldn't wear a short wedding gown!  However, there were some of you who want to go short, either because you can't pull off long (8%) or think that it would depend on the venue (16%).  There were also those who thought that like long dresses, some shorter dresses aren't petite friendly at all (13%). 5% of you chose "other" (I assume that those of you did not wear a traditional western wedding gown).

What do you think of these results?

May Survey Results

Last month, we asked you whether you found the tote bags popular right now were too big.  Results?  46% said that they overwhelmed their bodies.  Interestingly, 33% liked them.  Another 13% didn't seem to care - they've been using the same bag/purse for years.  6% of you chose other.

Not ALL understand 'petite'

Last month, we asked: Can a person just be short, and not "petite"?


Though I'm happy that 44% know that true petite is 5'4" and below (regardless of size), over a quarter of you (27%) believe that "petite" only refers to those who're short AND skinny (c'mon people, get with it! That is NOT the case! Actress Nikki Blonsky is PETITE!! She's under 5 feet tall!) 22% noted that, however, people with short necks but average torsos and legs might aren't "petite" in the clothing sense. 5% of you chose other.

Online Shopping Poll Results

Last month, Shorty Stories asked its readers whether they liked shopping online (for clothes). The results are in and...

Just over half of the readers (at 51%) shop online because it's the only way to get clothes which fit petite figures (did you hear that, stores? It's hard to go to B&M locations to buy clothes for us!!! Get with it!)

11% would LIKE to shop online, but are unable to, because the stores do not deliver outside of the US (again, did you hear that??? We're looking at you, Ann Taylor/LOFT and Gap/Banana/Old Navy!)

29% do not shop online, because they like trying things on

7% chose other.

What do you think of these results?

June Poll Results up soon...

Poll Results for June's poll, as well as the new poll for July will go up later this week (probably on Thursday or Friday). Today is July 1st, Canada Day, and Shorty Stories will be taking a break.

-Cynthia

Poll: Most people don't understand the real need of petites

Last month's question was: Do you think people who encourage alterations over petite sizes just don't understand the real need?

77.4% said: People who say this are usually not petite or don't care about good fit! It's about proportion, people!

19.4% said: Sometimes - there ARE regular sized clothes which work well on shorter women

Luckily, 0% said: Don't alterations already work? I didn't think people were that out of it (though I'm sure many are!!!)

3.2% chose "other"

New Monthly Poll Our Tomorrow

Hi everyone!

Just to let you know that a new poll and the February poll results will be posted tomorrow some time.

Sorry for the delay!

January Poll Results

January's question: Have you ever refused to go back to a store because they don't carry petites?

17.2% of you said: Yes! It's the only way they'd "get it."

34.5% of you said: A few times

31.0% of you said: Why? You can always have things altered

10.3% of you said: I'm not petite, so this doesn't apply

6.9% of you said: Other (please explain what you mean)

December Poll Results

In December 2008, Shorty Stories asked: How high are your most of your heels?

15.4% Less than two inches

23.1% Two or three inches

15.4% More than three inches

15.4% A mix of different heights

30.8% I don't wear heels!

November Survey Results

Last month's question: Banana Republic has just added XXSP to their petite line-up. What do you think about this?

The results:

29.1% said: "It's about time!"

45.8% said: "Ehh....another case of vanity sizing. XXS was an XS about three or four years ago."

6.3% said: "XXS for petites only? What about taller skinny people?"

16.7% said: "It'll only make people want to be thinner. Bad idea."

2.1% said: "Other"

Readers, what do you think of the results?

This month's question is found on the right sidebar.

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?

July Shorty Stories Survey Results

24% said: Yes! I usually add one or two inches.

2% said: Yes, but since I'm tall, I take away an inch or two.

24% said: Not usually!

AND AN OVERWHELMING 50% said: No, I'm proud of my height

This month: Do you wear capris?

June Survey Results!

The results from last month's poll, which asked: Do you have plans to attend Petite Fashionista Presents? are now in:

12% of you said: Yes, of course! I'll be there at 2 pm sharp!

65% said: I'd come if it wasn't so far away.

8% said: No plans at all

15% said: What's Petite Fashionista Presents?

Well, as most of you know, Petite Fashionista Presents was a GRAND SUCCESS! Thanks once again, Christa for this excellent event!

This month, we're asking: Have you ever lied about your height?

Survey closes on July 31 at 11:59 pm.