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The Best Fashion for Petites

Kara Boyer
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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.
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From the February 2008 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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