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We taught two women how to tackle their petite fashion problems

It's all about proportions, and making the most of alterations!
July 12, 2019 10:18 a.m. EST
July 12, 2019 10:18 a.m. EST
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When it comes to styling petite bodies, the clothing options can seem limited. Two women wrote to us asking for fashion help and we couldn't wait to show them how to style their petite bodies with confidence! Thanks to the assistance of Style Expert Mana Mansour, Hair Expert Loribelle Urrutia and Makeup Artist Veronica Chu, we gave Joyce and Samantha complete makeovers that flatter their body types!

Joyce has a difficult time finding dresses that fit her 5 ft. 1 frame well. She often finds clothes overpowering rather than enhancing. Her ultimate goal was to find a flattering jumpsuit and look a bit taller without having to wear super high stilettos.

At the same height, Samantha is both petite and slim. She can't seem to find clothes that fit her proportions other than stretchy jeans and t-shirts. She wanted a jaw-dropping date night look that's both playful and trendy!

Joyce's Lesson:

Stripe Wrap Blouse; Topshop, $65.00 | Cropped Pull-on Pants; H&M, $19.99 | Genna Wedge Sandals; Hudson's Bay, $96 | Bag; Winners, $39.99 | Earrings; H&M, $17.99 |

Joyce's Final:

Zoe Petite Halter Jumpsuit; Ever New, $159.99 | Viscose Blend Notch Collar Tailored Vest; Le Chateau, $77.97 | Wide Waist Belt; H&M, $22.99 | Scalloped Leather Mules; Louise Et Cie via Hudson's Bay, $96.26 | Lenia Girlfriend Satchel; Guess via Hudson's Bay, $78 |

Samantha's Lesson:

Light Yellow Top with Smocking; H&M, $39.99 | Petite Mom Jeans; Topshop via Hudson's Bay, $75 | Skirt with Belt; H&M, $49.99 | Floral Print Mary Jane Mule; Le Chateau, $79.95 | Bag; Winners, $79.99 | Set of Two Pearl-Like Bobby Pins; Le Chateau, $12.95 |

Samantha's Final:

Petite Daisy Print Mini Dress; Topshop via Hudson's Bay, $75 | Shoes; Rebecca Minkoff via Hudson's Bay, $205 | Gaze Croc Print Grab Bag; Topshop via Hudson's Bay, $45 | Silver with Northern Lights Mirrored Lenses; Callula Co, $135 | Earrings; H&M, $12.99

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