The Best Fashion for Petites

O, The Oprah Magazine | From the February 2008 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

Knits Fit for Work

Kara Boyer
Actor
26, 5'0"

"I'm broad on top, so petite clothes aren't necessarily for me. They're geared to women with no bust or shoulders."

The petite market shamefully lacks large sizes. Some knits are exceptions: relaxed but not huge.
Stretch your legs by matching shoes, hose, and skirt. "Opaque tights are a perfect trend for petites," says Dahlman.

Cardigan, camisole, and skirt, Eileen Fisher. Earrings, Kara Ross. Bangles, Irene Neuwirth. Ring, David Yurman. Belt, Orciani. Tights, Wolford. Shoes, Chanel.