How to Use petite in a Sentence

petite

1 of 2 adjective
  • Don’t let its petite size fool you.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
  • My petite picks don’t stop here.
    — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • These plush toys are sized for puppies and petite dogs.
    — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Hazel was a petite girl with large, intense eyes.
    — Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The menus are rightsized to the petite eatery.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
  • Keep scrolling for more petite spring pants that won’t wrinkle.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
  • Michelle, petite and pale, has lost about 40 pounds over the past year.
    — Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The straps are adjustable, too, which helps petite frames find the right fit.
    — Natalie Labarbera, InStyle, 1 June 2026
  • The pants come in petite sizes 23–34.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
  • Keep scrolling to shop more new petite-friendly Quince finds.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
  • Bambi hung one of her beloved seascapes above a petite desk in the bedroom.
    — Kelly Ryan Kegans, Country Living, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The dress is slim-fitting and available and petite and tall sizes.
    — Elizabeth Berry, goodhousekeeping.com, 12 May 2023
  • After all, being petite refers to your height more than your weight.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
  • This petite pick is cute, sleek, and well within my budget.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Police say all of the women were petite and three of them were wrapped in burlap.
    — Morgan Canty, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2023
  • These wide-leg pants come in petite, regular, and tall sizes.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 23 May 2026
  • All four women were petite, and all four came from out of town to work as escorts.
    — Robert Kolker, BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2023
  • The high-low hem adds an extra stylish, petite-friendly touch.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
  • There are even shorter size options for petite frames.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Dark hair and unspotted skin, a bony frame that would be called petite, not fragile.
    — Clare Sestanovich, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023
  • The petite bag comes in two colors and is $102.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
  • One of the perks of being petite is being able to pull off shorter skirts.
    — Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
  • Make sure to buy the mini or petite potatoes for the best results.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The best lightweight dresses for petite frames.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Guests at this hotel have access to a petite lazy river canopied by thatch palms.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes, 16 July 2023
  • Nothing was off the table for this petite force of nature.
    — Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Finding petite-friendly pieces to fit my 5-foot frame.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Julia was muscular and petite, with a sweep of black hair cut short as a boy’s.
    — Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2024
  • If your shopping carts aren’t stuffed to the brim yet, keep scrolling for even more petite-friendly styles.
    — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 25 June 2026
  • Keep scrolling to shop more of my summer-friendly petite picks from Quince.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026

petite

2 of 2 noun
  • Thanks to the mini length, this dress will hit right around mid-thigh for petites.
    — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
  • Thanks to the mini length, this dress will hit right around mid-thigh for petites.
    — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
  • At one time, there were two matching chairs -- one petite and one normal-sized.
    — Brenda Yenke, cleveland.com, 15 Aug. 2019
  • The length may work great for those taller than 5 feet, 4 inches, but petites are still in luck.
    — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
  • The brand will also have a petites and large size offering.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Thanks to the length, this is also an excellent choice for petites.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Burton is the kind of petite that most brands consider to be off the big-sales spectrum.
    — Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 23 Apr. 2019
  • 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
  • These are also offered in petite and tall sizes at 25 percent off.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The legs of the pants are designed to be cuffed, a win for petites who can wear them without a trip to the tailor to hem them.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
  • Below, shop my petite picks to wear while ringing in the new year, starting at $50.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
  • The ankle iteration is great for petites, while the full-length version is great for taller frames.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The ankle iteration is great for petites, while the full-length version is great for taller frames.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
  • With all sizes from petite to souper available, there’s an option here to suit practically any dog.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Ringwald's coat hits right at the lower calf-ankle area, which Foster says looks best on petites.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Several petites shouted out these wide-leg pants as friendly for smaller frames.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 June 2026
  • Five sizes are produced, a toro, robusto grande, lancero, corona gorda and a petite.
    — Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 17 Nov. 2021
  • Although not labeled for petites, this cute two-piece linen-blend set is perfect for shorter people, thanks to the cut of these pieces.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
  • This versatile top features a high neckline and a flattering cropped length that is perfect for petites.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
  • Since most tops aren’t proportioned for petites, I'm often left with ill-fitting sleeves and necklines that are way too low.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
  • This set consists of a cool, cropped tank top and cropped wide-leg pants—perfect for petites who don’t want to trip over the hem of their pants or pay for expensive tailors.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
  • 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
  • In front of the screen, a petite table covered by a white cloth displayed a single model place setting for a formal dinner party.
    — Laura Miller, Slate Magazine, 19 Apr. 2017
  • The stretchy top offers a secure, flattering fit that’s especially well-suited for petites, while the breezy skirt stays cool in the heat.
    — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
  • On my doorstep was a petite, middle-aged Hispanic woman in a pink Gap sweatshirt and leggings.
    — Amanda Needham, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2018
  • The pair have plans to further expand the Journelle brand this year to cater to more body types including petite and maternity.
    — Meggen Taylor, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2021
  • Shoppers of all heights — from petite to tall — praise the flattering fit and the fabric, which feels structured yet offers just the right amount of stretch for all-day comfort.
    — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Shop it in every length from petite to tall, plus 21 different colors that are all less than $50 while select sets are still on sale.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
  • With inseam options as short as 26 inches, petites finally get that polished, puddle-free fit.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
  • With inseam options as short as 26 inches, petites finally get that polished, puddle-free fit.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026

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