I am 5ft 1in. (and a half!) and 95 lbs. What styles look elegant on a small, petite frame? I find that most things (casual and formal) are either too long/big or do not fit me properly.
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We all have those events to go to where we need to look elegant. But sometimes it can be hard to find something elegant that is also appropriate to your body type. For this reader question I asked my friend Cher Rowe (Marketing Manager) at Mills Brothers in Halifax for her tips on elegant, petite dressing.
It's best to play it safe when you want to look elegant. Keep your outfits simple... monochromatic and streamlined will be best suited for your small frame. Stay away from bows and ruffles, on a smaller frame they can over power you and make you look more child-like than elegant. Keep with the classics like a well fitting dress, black suitings, and simple colours. Try to purchase petite sizes if possible, because the fit will be better for your body.
