1. Sweater Dresses & Tunics
Take the easy dress code of breezy dresses from the summer and find its version for Autumn.
Find comfort in the sweater dresses and tunics that are widely available. They will provide you the ease os dressing and the simplicity of throwing one on with a pair of tights or leggings and you’re ready to go.
This one piece wonder is very flattering on petites, as it elongates our frames with it’s streamlined quality.
BCBGMAXAZRIA Graphic Sweater Dress
2. A Perfectly fitted Coat in a Great Color
Finding the perfectly fitting coat is no small task for petite women, so start shopping now if you haven’t already started. Buy petite if you can, if not find one that fits in the waist and shoulders and then have the other areas taken in (sleeve length, coat length etc.) When shopping make sure that you ask the shop guy or girl if they take care of alterations and if the alteration that you have in mind is even possible. Sometimes with intricate details and lining it can make a job next to impossible and very expensive.
In terms of style look for one that is fitted in the waist and/or is belted. I’m encouraging a pop of color for your everyday coat, but if you find the perfect coat in a neutral buy a vibrant scarf instead.
I’m not a big stickler when it comes to rule about color, but keep in mind which colors look best on you, which make your features stand out and which give your skin a nice glow. You’re either warm or cool, check this link for some tips on color.
3. A Cozy Cardigan
This is my favorite discovery this Fall, in theory it’s just a long cardigan but in real life you won’t be able to take it off. I have a few versions from fine knits with cowel necks to chunkier versions like this one.
This piece is great for transitioning your summer dresses that you are not ready to part with. Simply throw on a pair on tights and boots and it’s an instantly flattering and current look.
Look for one that is fitted close to your body, not loose or boxy.
4. Something in this Royal Shade
What a fabulous color! There is a shade for everyone, if you have warm undertones opt for a cooler-bluer tone near your face and vice versa if you have cool undertones.
Having an accessory in this color will give you a fresh look. Try this shade from everything from a purse, shoes, hats, belts, dresses and more.
5. Leggings & Tights
Fall and Winter are great seasons for showing off your legs too. Wear your tights with tall boots, booties or pumps. Embrace all sorts of tights in patterns and colors, just make sure you’re stocked up on the forever flattering black tights (a la Vera Wang).
