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Do-it-yourself alterations are ultimately unflattering.

Half sizes that may be renamed 'petite' just don't cut it.

Meanwhile, a collective outcry by millions of petite women have gone unheard and video pleas by YouTube bloggers grow more desperate by the day! There's no getting around the fact that petite size women most often feel like the unwanted stepchildren of the fashion industry.

As one smart petite put it on the lack of appreciation for petitie sizes, don't expect chocolate in a sea of vanilla.

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But there is hope. Even the general public is becoming aware that petite does not mean size 0, or worn exclusively by anorexic runway models. Petites come in all sizes, says the The Petite Fashionista : "Women who are shorter than 5'4 are considered petite no matter if she has a slender, average or plus-sized frame. We're petite, not short !"

As more online stores take up the slack, more choices in styles for women under 5'4" are available that actually flatter their myriad shapes & sizes.

Buying petite size clothing around the Web:

Around the Web, take a look at top resources offering information on where to find just the right fit, along with direct links to online shops and consumer help, tips & advice addressing the specific needs of the fashion concious petite ....

AndiFashion Women's Petite Sizes Directory - One-stop browsing for a comprehensive directory of petite size speciality clothing shops and bigger departments stores that carry petitie sizes in the U.S., Canada, UK and worldwide.

The Petite Fashionista - Regular blog posts on petitie fashion news, petite celebs, flattering fashion pics, tips & advice, with links to related petite fashion resources.

Petite Clothing for Women in sizes 2P -14P at Chadwicks.com - Like it says, with a big collection of affordably priced pants, jackets, coats, sweaters and dresses.

Petites Classic Clothing at Talbots - A huge and classy collection of every day and special occasion evening wear, from jeans & sweaters to cocktail dresses.

JCPenney - Women's petite clothing and women's petite sizes - Check out a fairly good collection of dresses & skirts, capris & shorts, jackets, tops & sweaters, pants, jeans and maternity clothing.

Petite Size Fashion Buying and Shopping How To's :

Wardrobe Basics - Petite - A mini-library of helpful story articles with fashion and shopping tips for short or plus size petite women.

Save Time and Money Shopping for Petite Clothes - Tips on shopping the department stores or online, with related advice on DIY alterations and other helpful tips for the petitie size woman.

Online Sources for Petite to Plus Size Women's Clothing and Accessories - Reviews of top petite size clothing stores with online shopping tips, related resources.

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