Petite Dresses at Dress-Directory.com
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The "Petite" Dress Size range refers to a specific type of cut. Some manufacturers make petite dresses in sizes as large as a size 20 and as small as a size 0. There are also petite plus-size dresses, since "petite" refers to height. The following sizing tips should help you find a dress that fits your particular figure right. A word of caution: no two vendors size dresses exactly the same way so you should always check the size charts provided by a retailer.
Differences between Petite and Misses Cuts
Petite size dresses are cut for women under 5'4". Petite dresses are cut to include shorter
lengths, waists designed for shorter torsos and shorter sleeves. Often petite
sizes also run a full size smaller in cut as well. For example if you normally
wear a Size 6 Misses size dress and think a petite size dress may fit you
better, you may need a Size 8 Petite.
Petite Plus-Size Cuts
Plus-Size Petites, also called Women's Petite Sizes, commonly start at size
14WP. Regular petite size dress ranges can extend to sizes 14 or 20.
What's the difference? Both are cut for shorter figures, but plus size petite
dresses are cut with more room in the waist, hip and bust area with lower arm holes and bust lines.
Classic hour glass figures often fit best in petite size dresses, while apple
and heavier pear figures should choose plus size petites. We have
cross-catalogued these styles in both the
plus-size dress
section and the petite dress section for your convenience.
Fit and Formal Gowns
Formalwear like
prom dresses,
bridesmaid dresses and
wedding gowns
frequently need to be ordered 8 to 12 weeks in advance, so plan ahead. Because
formal gowns are often cut to mold to your figure, it isn't uncommon to need to
go up one, two, even three dress sizes. When choosing the best size, take the
cut into consideration. If the dress style is close cut across the bust, match
the size to your bust measurements. If it closely skims across the hips,
pay the most attention to the waist and hip measurements provided when choosing
your size. Tailoring once the gown arrives for minor adjustments will ensure the
perfect fit for your special occasion. If you plan to have the hem taken up,
make sure that the styles lines will be maintained. For example fish tail hems
and flounced hems need to be purchased in petite sizes and not shortened.
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