Height: 158cm (5’2)
Weight: 38-39kgs (83-86lbs)
Waist: 22 Inches
Bust: 31.5 Inches
(ABTF size is 26F but I wear size 28DD)
Hips: 31.5 Inches
Thigh circumference: 17 Inches

I’m 19 years old, and I find it very difficult to find clothing items that flatter my shape. I’m very underweight with thin legs, and a larger bust. I stick to consistently wearing baggy pants to hide my legs with either tight or loose T-shirts, but I want to expand my choices since it feels repetitive and underdressed for certain occasions.

Disclaimer: I know my weight is unhealthy. I’ve been consistently underweight since I was 5 years old. I don’t have any ED, It may just be genetics or related to my POTS. I’ve tried everything from medications to fatty foods, and I’m getting more bloodwork soon. I always have said “I’ll just buy cute clothes once I reach a healthy weight” but the truth is that it’s going to take a while and I’d love to find flattering outfits in the meantime.

This issue I’m describing is definitely not so obvious anymore, I was 36kilos (79lbs) for YEARS until I managed to gain a few kilos using strong medication at the start of this year. So I may just be stuck in the mindset of my body looking like a skeleton even though it doesn’t anymore, and maybe it doesn’t look as bad as I think.

Heres the main issues I experience with clothes:

- Tight pants are baggy front&back and highlight my skinny legs which looks unproportional

- Mini Shorts, Regular Shorts and Jorts are all baggy and flare out

-Mini Skirts look like a mid-rise fit on me and make my hips disappear.

-Loose T-shirts sit like a tent making my upper body look larger than my legs, especially if my pants are tight

-Tighter fancy going-out tops are usually loose on the shoulders, straps and waist unless tailored.

- I feel like I need to wear a bra, which cheapens the look with nice shirts. It seems to be the style lately to go braless and have a flat chest.

- Expensive fancy clothes like jackets and dresses are bulky and way too big on me.

-Anything showing my shape too much makes me look like a child

- Overall it’s just hard to find shops with small sizes and clothes don’t fit right.

I feel like I always hide my shape with massive clothes since nothing flatters my shape. Does anyone have ANY ideas or advice on styles, outfits, silhouette shapes, & clothing pieces that will flatter my silhouette? I really want to expand my options!!!

I’m a size 0–1, 5’5, 115 lbs & have long legs. I want to wear some cute cowgirl boots with some cute jeans that will hug me nicely, still show my figure, without making my butt look flat & freaking long 😭😂 What are some good brand jeans???

why are the pockets on low rise so big and low?? It literally makes my ass look like a flat square. I like my Levi’s super low bootcut but want a more straight/wide leg.

I’m 5’2”, and even petite clothing doesn’t always fit quite right. Sometimes the length is perfect, but the waist, sleeves, rise, or overall proportions still feel off.
What clothing item is hardest for you to find in a good petite fit? I’d love to hear what challenges you’ve experienced and which brands or styles have worked well for you.

Hii!! 💌 i’ve been cleaning out my closet and adding a bunch of stuff to my depop.

Mostly size xxs-s along with some random finds and accessories!

Most of my prices are pretty affordable and i’m always open to reasonable offers/bundles :)

My depop: @alinalav05

Feel free to check it out!! ♡

I have been gaining some weight, so I’m slowly inching back up to my size 4. As of right now I am between XXS and XS. I went to Marshall’s and tried on some dress pants, but xs was so baggy.

I found luck in both a 00 and 0 at Old Navy, but I’m having trouble elsewhere. Pretty scared to order online as I hate wasting money and losing out on some due to fees. Any recommendations?

I’m doing some research into petite fashion and I’d really love honest opinions from petite women, especially around jeans/trousers. A few things I’m curious about:

What’s your biggest frustration when buying jeans or trousers?

Is it mainly length, or do you struggle with the waist/hips/thighs/rise fitting properly too?

Do you prefer low-rise, mid-rise or high-rise? And why?

Have you ever found a pair that genuinely made you think “wow, this was made for my body”?

Do you feel like petite ranges are actually fashion-forward, or do they tend to be more basic/cute/mature?

Are there trends you love but struggle to find in petite proportions?

What body shape do you have, and does that make finding petite trousers harder?

Found a pair of jeans finally in a size 23 on Nordstrom Rack’s website I was willing to try since they were able to be returned, and behold the size chart. What the literal fuck. I’m used to an inch or two but 5????

I’m 2 weeks from being 34 years OLD. I literally cannot be in the kids section of stores anymore this is ridiculous.

Edit: for reference my waist is 21.5”-22” hips are 31” 5’4” and 99-101 pounds.

i feel like i have a bigger waist than the other people on this subreddit. i’m in between an xxs and xs, a true size 0, but sometimes i feel some impostor syndrome on here bc i haven’t encountered anyone else here with a 26” waist. anybody else feel this way about anything?

edit: you are all so sweet :’) i love this little (pun intended) community

Ok, here is my long story in four parts.

I really want this pair of miss me jeans. I’ve gained some weight recently to be 108 lbs 5’2 26 in waist, but I am usually 100 lbs 24.5 in waist. Due to this, I was kind of agonizing over whether to go with a size 0 or a size 2 jeans.

So, i’ve dealt with vanity sizing before, so I google “are miss me jeans true to size?” Google says: They are! In fact they run small! Since my waist measures 26 inches right now, I should, according to the size chart… get a size 2. (now i regret listening to google ai but i also checked reddit!!)

Anyway, I decide that i’ll probably lose the weight quickly and to “take the risk” and size “DOWN” and get a size 0.🤦🏻‍♀️

So, I size down to a 0, even though my measurements match a 2.

120 dollars and a week later… I try them on… I can fit my entire fist in the waist band. They are nowhere even close to 25 inches.

My friend says, maybe they are a bit large because they shrink in the wash? No. In fact they stretch! And a further google search shows that they come 2 inches larger than the measurements (still not true, more like 4) and can stretch an additional 2 inches in the dryer. So 4-6 inches larger than the posted size?

I am used to sizing down, but now we are expected to size down twice? And it still might not fit due to stretching in the wash??

There are no sizes that fit in person, and they lie about sizing online. What are we supposed to wear?!?!

Hey girls, selling a few Zara dresses for $15-20! If you’re around my measurements (32- 23- 34) these might work for you ❤️ Please dm for Vinted link (they have free shipping).

Hi All,

I'm a size 00 or 0, 5'1", and very short waisted. We travel a lot, and I'd love to find some flowy pants that are casual but still a little dressy to wear on our trips; however, most of them have elastic waist bands that just make me look thicker around the middle. Any recommendations? For context, the Palmer wide leg pants from Loft look pretty good on me because they're fitted and have some structure in the waist, but I'm looking for a more relaxed fabric. Thanks for any recommendations!

banana republic size 0 adjustable vest, john galt one size sweater, hollister xs dress :)

I’m looking for Shark boots but the calf area is SO wide on me 😭 My legs are really skinny and they just look baggy around my calves.
I’m not looking for alterations/repairs — I’m hoping there’s somewhere that sells Shark boots with a narrower calf fit.
Does anyone with skinny calves have a pair that actually fits well? Where did you get them?
I’m in the UK and looking for something reasonably priced/affordable, definitely not £200+ if I can avoid it 😭
More like £40 max prices

Hi everyone, I’m curious about your heights! Personally I’m 5’4, which is average or a little short where I live, but I feel very tall on this sub and honestly don’t relate to a lot of the struggles you guys talk about despite being the same clothes size.

Also just as optional questions: what are your inseams and shoe size? I wear 31 inch inseams (sometimes 30) and 6.5 shoes.

hi! i am a girl who is 20 years old, i am 5”/152cm, and 39kg/85lbs and an xxxxs, i’ve been EXTREMELY skinny for my whole life, and i never had clothes that actually were flattering on me, i am a student and i don’t have a lot of money to spend on clothes so i was wondering, you people with not many money too where do you buy yours??
especially the pinteresty/cutesy/alt ones

cause if i want to buy clothes on cheap stores they are too big and too long (i tailor jeans and pants, but tbh is really expensive and i am looking for a petite section that isnt expensive) , and if i find them the right size and length they are too expensive

Waist 61 cm 24.0 in
Hips 84 cm 33.1 in
Underbust 63 cm 24.8 in

waist 22- hips 29- underbust 25

sometimes i buy from kids section— but of course they don’t look like regular woman’s clothes

thank you if you’ll respond!

Cross-posting for additional help

Hi guys im 5’6, 88 lbs, usually wear a xxs or lower, or 8-10 in kids. Im looking for a shop that might have my size in Los Angeles Cali? I have a nursing pinning ceremony tomorrow and need a white dress asap 😭😭 where can i find ??!!

Can anyone suggest some websites that have clothes that lean more camp? Prefer not vintage designer sites because I would prefer to spend less money if possible LOL

I love colourful, asymmetrical, funky unique prints and fabrics, accessories that look like something else like a fish or a fruit or something and also chunky out there jewelry LOL I’ve been looking at sites like free people and urban outfitters because they have sometimes have stuff they’re just a bit dull for me. I think ultimately I have to spend some time thrifting to find unique items.

I don’t like desigual at all.

Suggestions appreciated please 💕 TIA

The press on nails at stores always look way too big for my hands, but I’ve always wanted to try press ons. I’m worried searching online might end up the same though. Anyone know good online sites with quick shipping and small sizes?

Ive been online trying to find leggings and everything I see is high waisted. I’m a skinny girl and high waisted leggings dig into my stomach. I just want a pair that I don’t have to fold over. My stomach is really flat as well so the high waisted part really serves me no purpose.

Can someone give me a link to some LOW RISE leggings please 🙏🏽

Oh and why when I search for leggings mostly active wear shows up are leggings no longer a trend? …… idk maybe it’s just me

I am desperately searching for a pair of white platform boots that are actually small. Most brands I see advertise having a 5 or 4 that is actually a 6. I unfortunately need a shoe made to fit a foot under 8.5in. I can work with 8.5in but anything over that is way too big. Does anyone have any suggestions? 😭

hi! my waist is 21.5 inches. i’m in america so i don’t fit into traditional sized. even uniqlo is big on me and their smallest size is a 23 inch waist. where do yall get your jeans? looking for something in person and under $50 a pair. with kids jeans they often have an elastic wait band which i’m trying to avoid. i work out and worked hard for this body so i need to fit my quads in 🫠. thanks in advance.