: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
petiteness
noun
: a clothing size for short women
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
The inseam options include 26, 28, 30, and 32 inches, making these pants suitable for a range of heights, not just petite shoppers.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
The Leora is a cropped shape with just a hint of an on-trend, curved leg, ideal for petites, as well.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
G4Free Wide-leg Pants Finding a pair of yoga pants that won’t drag on the floor is a challenge for petite shoppers, but these wide-leg bottoms from G4Free fit the bill.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
The inseam options include 26, 28, 30, and 32 inches, making these pants suitable for a range of heights, not just petite shoppers.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
Also, the relaxed fit that tapers around the ankle offers a leg elongating look that’s perfect for petites.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
The Leora is a cropped shape with just a hint of an on-trend, curved leg, ideal for petites, as well.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petite. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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