There are a lot of advantages to being 4' 11 ¾" tall, but shopping for adult clothes is not one of them. This obstacle has made me develop a love for the kids section. Most petite women are familiar with the idea that kids clothing is less expensive then adult clothing, but there is also a lot of clothing that actually fits better too! No need to worry about being limited to t-shirts with unicorns and rainbows (unless of course you're into that, which would make the kids section a sitting goldmine!), because now kids dress like mini adults. Today, its even easier to find trendy, adult styled clothing in the kids section, giving us petite ladies, endless opportunities. After years of shopping in the kids department, I've found that a few types of clothing in particular have the perfect fit and whenever I'm on the hunt for one of those items I hit the kids department first.
#1 Shorts
For most of my pants and shorts I am almost entirely limited to the juniors section to find something small enough for me. My thighs are the biggest issue in the leg area. Most women's clothing have leg openings that are way too big for me, and the juniors shorts generally don't cover much of my thighs at all. While I love a good short short as much as the next woman, their not always appropriate for the occasion. A lot of girl's shorts are cut longer and the leg opening is more narrow making it the perfect size for someone with slender legs who is looking for a little more coverage. Bonus: I find that the kids clothes are made of less transparent materials, especially in white, so I was super excited to find some white shorts that were completely opaque. My go-to for shorts is H&M Kids, they were the perfect fit made from a sturdy but comfortable material and a good price. I bought the same ones in a couple of colors.
#2 Relaxed Sweaters
I love the oversized slouchy fit, but when a garment is designed to be oversized, it actually fits a petite lady like a 5 person tent. One would reason that a sweater designed to fit normally would then become an oversized sweater and it would be the easiest shopping trip ever! Makes sense, right? Wrong. Because their designed to be fitted they often taper in at the waist, so while I guess you could say it is still "oversized," it certainly doesn't look like you did it on purpose and instead just picked up the wrong size sweater.
#3 Tanks
Like oversized sweaters, loose fitting T-shirts that don't just look too big are hard to find.Adult sizes tend to be too long and the shoulders too big. Kids shirts offer a loose fit with smaller shoulders and shorter hems. Some also work great as loose crop tops. Some kids shirts are short enough to be a crop top with a little extra coverage. Generally if you're looking for a loose or oversized fit, the kids section is the place to be.
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