Hi Petites!

Bright colors, sporty dresses, and leather. These are just a few of the current trends for Spring. Need some advice on how to wear them without going overboard? Here’s a breakdown for you with some petite friendly options. Enjoy!

• Bright Colors

Bright colors are everywhere right now. Even if you’re not a huge fan of bright colors or don’t feel like you can pull it off, try adding a bright color to your outfit through an accessory to give your outfit that bright pop of color without overdoing it.

Go bold with the “Beth Romper” from Gambita (find here)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tone it down by just adding a pop of color with the Double U Tank in Coral paired with the Tulip Skirt in black from Gambita (find here)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Sporty Dresses

Sporty dresses are great. They’re fun and flirty but comfortable and versatile. Dress them up with a sexy heel or dress them down with a pair of fun flats or sandals.

Stretch Cotton Skater Dress from Express (find here)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tank Dress from Loft (find here)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Fold Over Clutches

The first time I saw a fold over clutch this season was on petite celebrity, Victoria Beckham. I love the idea, I’m just not sold on how comfortable it is to carry a clutch around all day. What do you think of fold over clutches for the day?

Clare vivier Fold Over Clutch (find here)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Black and White

Black and white: so classic, but so trendy this season. Try color blocking with black on the bottom, white on top and add a pop of color with a statement necklace, bracelet, or watch.

Caslon Mixed Media Tank (find here)

 

Halogen Blazer, Polka Dot Skirt, and Tee (find complete outfit here)

 

• Leather

Leather for Spring? Might sound strange but trust me it’s out there! Try a cute leather peplum tank or go with something more subtle by wearing a piece with small leather accents like these options below.

Petite “Roma” Shift Dress from Jeetly (find here)

 

(Minus the leather) Peplum Top from Express (find here)

Polka dots! They’re fun, they’re flirty, and they’re everywhere. I’ve spotted them (no pun intended) on everything from miniskirts to manicures this season. The truth is, the polka dot is a timeless pattern that has been around for years and years — it just seems to be having a major moment this Spring. While anyone can wear the polka dot pattern, there are of course a few tips when it comes to styling for your body type. When picking out a polka dot piece there are two “rules” I always follow: number one, stick to smaller dots — they’re more flattering and in my mind less “costumey” (if that’s even a word). Second, if you feel self conscious about a certain part of your body avoid wearing the pattern around that area because just like any pattern, they draw the eye in.

Do you have any polka dots in your closet??

Here are some of my favorite polka dot pieces and accessories:

Michael Kors Petite Micro Dot Peasant Top // find here

Kate Spade Laptop Sleeve // find here

Gap Chambray Shorts // find here

Kate Spade iPhone Case // find here

Eva Longoria is one of my favorite petite celebrities — she always looks flawless. Earlier this week Eva was spotted in Los Angeles wearing a cream Reese + Riley blazer over a casual tee with cobalt jeans. I love blazers, especially when they’re dressed down like Eva’s with a basic tee.

If you want to try a look like Eva’s but don’t want to break the bank, take a look at the pieces I found below. The look for less includes my new favorite tee from Old Navy, Rockstar Jeans, also from Old Navy, and a Halogen petite blazer from Nordstrom.

Ever find yourself traveling from store to store searching for something that will fit or spending even more time at your tailor? I think we’ve all been there but thanks to the new online boutique, Gambita, shopping for a petite body just became so much easier and much more fashionable.

Gambita founder, Caroline Misan Alvo knows what it’s like first hand. Being petite herself and standing at just 4’9″, Caroline set out to find a better way for petites to shop by researching and working with designers that tend to cut their clothes on the smaller side.

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Caroline to discuss Gambita, dressing a petite body, and what we can look forward to from Gambita in the future. Check out our conversation below:

Petite Fashionista: What is Gambita exactly? 

Caroline for Gambita: Gambita is an online store that sells clothes exclusively for petite women. We do this by aggregating clothes from different designers that are “petite-friendly” and, when possible, we ask that designers re-design items in petite proportions.  Our hope is to not only make shopping an enjoyable and easy experience for petite women, but to inspire petite women to own and love their smallness.

Gambita literally means “little shrimp” in Spanish. My husband gave me this nickname and I loved it; once it came time to name the company I didn’t have to look too far for the perfect name.

What inspired you to start Gambita?

I’m 4’9” and shopping has always been a nightmare for me. I always assumed that my shopping “issues” were due to the fact that I was exceptionally short, but after countless conversations with other petites, I found that virtually all petite women face similar challenges. It dawned on me that there must be a better way for Gambitas to shop, and thus Gambita as born.

What types of clothes can petites find on Gambita and what are the designers you’re currently carrying?

Petites can find a range of contemporary pieces on Gambita, from fun tops, to dresses, to jeans to skirts. We carry the following designers: Alice & Trixie, Yumi Kim, Keepsake, DL 191, Skinny Jeans, LAmade, bySmith and Viereck. Much more to come in the future!

Being petite myself, I know that finding the right fit can be a struggle sometimes. If I order something from Gambita and it doesn’t work for me can I easily return? 

Of course, we offer free shipping and free returns. In addition, if you have any questions about how a certain item will fit, just write to us and we’ll schedule a call to give you all the fashion tips you need.

How often does Gambita receive new styles?

We’re constantly looking for new styles and we’ll release new styles as often as possible.

Being petite yourself, what advice would you give to other petite women when it comes to fit and style?

1. For tops, make sure the top the sleeve actually lines up with your shoulder (like this one). If the sleeve inseam is dropping down your arm that just won’t look right.

2. Stay away from items that have a lot of excess fabric and lack shape. Your petite frame will get lost! If you’re going with an item that has a loose fit, make sure you keep your shape with a belt, like this dress.

3. I’m a big believer in fun prints but just make sure that the prints are not too big, otherwise it will throw off your petite proportions. I love this dress because it incorporates so many fun prints and colors but the details itself are small so it won’t overwhelm us petite gals.

Ultimately, it helps to know some general guiding principles to follow for your body type, but you should wear what makes you feel beautiful and confident!

What can petites expect to see from Gambita in the future?

More fabulous styles from petite friendly designers! We’re hard at work to find designers that make amazing pieces for all parts of your life. We’ll tailor our offering based on what our customers want most, but we strive to be a one-stop shop for all your wardrobe needs, from work to play

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Thanks to Caroline, she’s giving all Petite Fashionista’s a 10% discount with the following coupon code: Gambita4PetiteFashionista so head over to www.vivagambita.com today and enter the code at checkout!

Here are just a few pieces you can find on Gambita now:

Happy Shopping!!

Photos Source: VivaGambita.com