Our petite clothing is for women who are 5’4” and shorter. In the United States, this is about the height of the average women, but there is a surprising lack of great clothing options for this size category. A common misconception is that petite refers to thinness, but really, it’s all about height and proportions. In order for clothing to fit petite women well, we need to do more than shorten hems. In fact, the following adjustments often need to be made: Shorter or adjustable straps (the straps on our Dahlia Petite Dress are adjustable!) Shorter hems on dresses and skirts Higher waistlines on dress bodices Narrower shoulders Higher armholes Shorter sleeve lengths Shorter inseams and rises on pants Higher knee placements on pants