The smarter approach to short girl fashion. đź‘—
My name is Chi Li, founder of PetiteDressing.com, a clothing site dedicated to women under 5'4". Being 5’2”, I was frustrated by the shrinking petite sections in major stores, so I became an entrepreneur in 2021 to dedicate my efforts to creating clothing for shorter women.
On this channel, I teach petite women how to dress stylishly and confidently, offering tailored advice on what shoes to wear and fashion tips specifically for shorter frames. From selecting the perfect outfit to mastering proportions, I provide practical guidance and inspiration to help petite women look and feel their best every day.
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My beautiful ladies! BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! I have started my second channel, where I will be publishing outfit inspo/try-on haul/lookbook type of videos every week, from everyday wear type of brands! Head over there to subscribe👇
youtube.com/@stylebychili
Today's video is the expensive-looking summer finds at Amazon where I created 21 looks using 10 pieces of clothing.
Next week's video is summer workwear from mid price range brands (Jcrew, Mango, Ann Taylor, and more)!
Comment below and let me know what other brands you'd like to see!
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You asked, I delivered :) Beautiful ladies, my first Amazon Haul just went live with 22 pieces from dresses, pants to shirts, vests and shorts. Enjoy and feel free to comment below other topics you want to see first!
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Loves, a HUGE pants/trousers for you! I'm 5'2", 25 ankle inseam- go check out the 9 best pairs I kept! Brands are Ann Taylor, Jcrew Factory, Amazon (yes- Amazon!) and more
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Hi beautiful- I'm getting ready to do some spring try-on hauls, which brands/retailers would you like to see first? I can only put 4 options here, but please comment below the brands you want to see!
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10 years. 400 videos.
After nearly a decade of learning, experimenting, and teaching petite fashion on YouTube and my blog, I just shared a deeply personal video—my journey from struggling with height insecurity in my 20s and 30s to finally cracking the code on proportion, balance, and optical illusions that truly flatter petites.
For so long, I felt inadequate—nothing seemed to ever look “right” on me and I had thought it was my height- that deeply affected my confidence in EVERY aspect of my life. I knew I wanted to change that- but I didn’t know how- so I decided to figure it out.
And so I did. For 10 Years, countless hours of research, trial, and error on all things petites.
I knew it was time to take EVERYTHING I’ve learned in the past decade and pour it into something truly transformative, a step-by-step system that gives every petite woman the tools to look and feel incredible so that you don’t have to spend 10 years to figure it all out on your own.
✨ So today, I’m beyond excited to introduce what I’ve poured my heart into over the past few months: The Petite Fashion Masterclass. ✨
This is more than just a course—it’s the guide I wish I had 10 years ago.
If you are on the same journey, sign up for my newsletter below to learn more
bit.ly/petitemasterclass
You will also receive a free bonus styling video!
I’m offering a very limited time special offer: 20% discount early bird special. Don’t miss out this opportunity!
Finally, if you feel how I used to feel, or know someone who does, please remember:
You never need to change anything about yourself, you just need to change your strategy!
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Style isn’t about height—it’s about strategy. I'm 5'2"- Same sweater with the same skirt; let's break down why it doesn't work BEFORE and why it works AFTER.
❌ Don't wear a hip length sweater with a short skirt untucked paired with ankle booties
❌ Even though a short skirt can elongate your legs, it doesn't work the best with black ankle booties alone
âś… Do add black tights to eliminate the gap between your skirt and boots
âś… Do add a belt to emphasize your waist
Found it helpful? Be sure to SHARE with a friend and SAVE it next time when you are wondering how to style your short skirt! -Chi
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Height is just a number-how you style it is EVERYTHING. I'm 5'2" and wearing the same sweater with the same skirt- let's understand why the BEFORE and AFTER make such a big difference!
❌ Don't wear a hip length cardigan untucked with a midi skirt paired with ankle booties
❌ Your body is being divided in multiple places therefore looks unflattering
âś… Do tuck your cardigan and add a belt
âś… The belt hides the bulkiness from tucking and shifts the focal point upwards
Found it helpful? Be sure to SHARE with a friend and SAVE it next time when you are wondering how to style your cardigan! -Chi
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Style isn’t about height—it’s about strategy. I'm 5'2"- Same sweater with the same pants; let's break down why it doesn't work BEFORE and why it works AFTER.
❌ Don't wear a relaxed sweater with leather pants paired with ankle booties
❌ This looks bottom heavy- never flattering for petites
âś… Do wear leather pants with pointy-toe shoes that show some skin
âś… Showing your ankle creates the illusion of height
Found it helpful? Be sure to SHARE with a friend and SAVE it next time when you are wondering how to style your leather pants! -Chi
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Height is just a number-how you style it is EVERYTHING. I'm 5'2"- let's understand why the before and after make such a big difference!
❌ Don't wear a coat much shorter than your skirt and pair with booties
❌ It divides your body at multiple places- big NO NO for petites
âś… Do wear a coat long enough to cover your skirt
âś… It eliminates the division of your body and creates a much more flattering proportion
Found it helpful? Be sure to SHARE with a friend and SAVE it next time when you are wondering how to style your skirt in cold weather! -Chi
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Style isn’t about height—it’s about strategy. I'm 5'2"- Let's break down why it doesn't work BEFORE, and why it works better AFTER.
❌ Don't wear a hip-length sweater with wide pants and sneakers
❌ That divides your body into unflattering proportion
âś… Do wear a sweater tucked in and pair with a mini skirt + tall boots
âś… Add a belt to emphasize your waist
Found it helpful? Be sure to SHARE with a friend and SAVE it next time when you are wondering how to style your sweater! -Chi
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