Comments on: Reader Mailbag: Where to get suits for short women? http://corporette.com/2009/02/19/reader-mailbag-where-to-get-suits-for-short-women/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reader-mailbag-where-to-get-suits-for-short-women A fashion and lifestyle blog for women lawyers, bankers, MBAs, consultants, and otherwise overachieving chicks Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:33:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: L http://corporette.com/2009/02/19/reader-mailbag-where-to-get-suits-for-short-women/comment-page-2/#comment-365286 L Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:35:05 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=2886#comment-365286 Tahari Petites fit like they're made for me, and I'm 5'2 and 118-120ish. Well made, classic shapes, and available at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack. Tahari Petites fit like they’re made for me, and I’m 5’2 and 118-120ish. Well made, classic shapes, and available at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack.

]]> By: me http://corporette.com/2009/02/19/reader-mailbag-where-to-get-suits-for-short-women/comment-page-2/#comment-260022 me Sat, 11 Dec 2010 12:04:09 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=2886#comment-260022 If you are from Netherlands, you can have your suit tailored in Poland - they do it good and cheap, flight takes two hours (if look good 100 euro for flight, two ways). Doing a suit starts from around 30 euros (+cost of fabrics), If you are from Netherlands, you can have your suit tailored in Poland – they do it good and cheap, flight takes two hours (if look good 100 euro for flight, two ways). Doing a suit starts from around 30 euros (+cost of fabrics),

]]> By: JB http://corporette.com/2009/02/19/reader-mailbag-where-to-get-suits-for-short-women/comment-page-1/#comment-163038 JB Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:49:08 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=2886#comment-163038 If you like AT, try shopping online at AnnTaylor.com. I always have to buy online because I need 00, which they don't carry in stores anymore. I wait for free shipping and 30% off promotions to save the most. I'll order multiple sizes with free shipping and then just return the ones that don't fit to the stores near my house. If you like AT, try shopping online at AnnTaylor.com. I always have to buy online because I need 00, which they don’t carry in stores anymore. I wait for free shipping and 30% off promotions to save the most. I’ll order multiple sizes with free shipping and then just return the ones that don’t fit to the stores near my house.

]]> By: The Corporette Guide to Interview Suits http://corporette.com/2009/02/19/reader-mailbag-where-to-get-suits-for-short-women/comment-page-2/#comment-162033 The Corporette Guide to Interview Suits Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:29:30 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=2886#comment-162033 [...] let us know your favorite brands, and why you like ‘em.  Don’t forget to check out our guides to suits for petite women, as well as guide to suits for tall women and plus sizes,  and to check out our general [...] [...] let us know your favorite brands, and why you like ‘em.  Don’t forget to check out our guides to suits for petite women, as well as guide to suits for tall women and plus sizes,  and to check out our general [...]

]]> By: Experienced Practitioner http://corporette.com/2009/02/19/reader-mailbag-where-to-get-suits-for-short-women/comment-page-2/#comment-75380 Experienced Practitioner Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:14:50 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=2886#comment-75380 Second that on Theory pantsuits for petite, curvy fram-- clean tailored look. Nanette for more fem look worn by my atty friends. High end for nicer fabrics is still challenge. Second that on Theory pantsuits for petite, curvy fram– clean tailored look. Nanette for more fem look worn by my atty friends. High end for nicer fabrics is still challenge.

]]> By: rc http://corporette.com/2009/02/19/reader-mailbag-where-to-get-suits-for-short-women/comment-page-2/#comment-74493 rc Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:43:37 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=2886#comment-74493 hate to sound like such a vain girly-girl but it's super validating to hear that other people have the Theory size tag shock. I like to think that size doesn't matter between brands and that I'm OK with whatever size that is ... but for a gal who is typically a 5-2 size 2-4, the 6-8-10 range from there was at first a bit shocking. That said, the jackets are pretty fabulous for us smaller gals, and the skirts generally have enough kick pleat for decent hemming (and aren't toooo long to begin with! hate to sound like such a vain girly-girl but it’s super validating to hear that other people have the Theory size tag shock. I like to think that size doesn’t matter between brands and that I’m OK with whatever size that is … but for a gal who is typically a 5-2 size 2-4, the 6-8-10 range from there was at first a bit shocking. That said, the jackets are pretty fabulous for us smaller gals, and the skirts generally have enough kick pleat for decent hemming (and aren’t toooo long to begin with!

]]> By: KK http://corporette.com/2009/02/19/reader-mailbag-where-to-get-suits-for-short-women/comment-page-2/#comment-40377 KK Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:07:02 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=2886#comment-40377 I'm 5'2/115 and I have good luck with Banana Republic. I also have a nice petite suit from Calvin Klein (bought on sale at Macy's). Ann Taylor can be hit or miss with me. The petite pants are a smidge too short to look nice with even 2" heels (i.e. you sit down and your pants are above your ankles). But my bigger problem with AT is that I find the cuts very inconsistent. Bottom line for short girls: prepare for a long, frustrating day of suit shopping and, if you're 5'2- 5'3, bring your heels with you so you make sure the pants work. I’m 5’2/115 and I have good luck with Banana Republic. I also have a nice petite suit from Calvin Klein (bought on sale at Macy’s). Ann Taylor can be hit or miss with me. The petite pants are a smidge too short to look nice with even 2″ heels (i.e. you sit down and your pants are above your ankles). But my bigger problem with AT is that I find the cuts very inconsistent.

Bottom line for short girls: prepare for a long, frustrating day of suit shopping and, if you’re 5’2- 5’3, bring your heels with you so you make sure the pants work.

]]> By: Karen http://corporette.com/2009/02/19/reader-mailbag-where-to-get-suits-for-short-women/comment-page-2/#comment-39155 Karen Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:06:56 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=2886#comment-39155 Just wanted to mention that I followed a suggestion from the Tall Girls post and had a suit made by Moi-Meme in NYC. For not that much more than it cost to buy a Banana Republic suit and alter it, I now have a suit that I like much better and that fits really well. Check it out if you live in (or regularly visit) NYC, have trouble with the fit of off-the-rack suits, and are willing and able invest in quality fabrics and a great fit. If anyone is considering buying a suit there and would like to see pictures of mine, email me at kemnyc@gmail.com. (First check out the website - moi-meme.com - for lots of pictures and other useful info.) Just wanted to mention that I followed a suggestion from the Tall Girls post and had a suit made by Moi-Meme in NYC. For not that much more than it cost to buy a Banana Republic suit and alter it, I now have a suit that I like much better and that fits really well. Check it out if you live in (or regularly visit) NYC, have trouble with the fit of off-the-rack suits, and are willing and able invest in quality fabrics and a great fit.

If anyone is considering buying a suit there and would like to see pictures of mine, email me at kemnyc@gmail.com. (First check out the website – moi-meme.com – for lots of pictures and other useful info.)

]]> By: Anonymous http://corporette.com/2009/02/19/reader-mailbag-where-to-get-suits-for-short-women/comment-page-1/#comment-7948 Anonymous Mon, 25 May 2009 22:09:34 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=2886#comment-7948 I wear suits made in Hong Kong and exported here, not suits made for name brands but suits for the people in Honk Kong. $150 would get you very nice matching jacket and pants or skirt, that are contemporary and chic. I wear suits made in Hong Kong and exported here, not suits made for name brands but suits for the people in Honk Kong.

$150 would get you very nice matching jacket and pants or skirt, that are contemporary and chic.

]]> By: Anon. http://corporette.com/2009/02/19/reader-mailbag-where-to-get-suits-for-short-women/comment-page-1/#comment-4718 Anon. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:55:38 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=2886#comment-4718 I was excited to see this thread, but I'm a bit disappointed by the apparent misunderstanding in what exactly "petite" means in fashion. It's for those 5'4" and under. You seem to be using it as if it meant "thin." I'm borderline petite at 5'3" & very thin. Jcrew's petite 0 is pretty good, but I find that the sleeves & pants are just a bit short. Banana Republic's 0P & 00P are hit & miss, just depends on the style. Theory is awesome & I love their suits, but I wouldn't say they're made for petites. They also put real button holes in the sleeves (so does jcrew, can't remember if BR does), which makes the sleeves very difficult & expensive to shorten, as the tailor will need to detach the sleeves at the shoulder & shorten it from there. I was excited to see this thread, but I’m a bit disappointed by the apparent misunderstanding in what exactly “petite” means in fashion. It’s for those 5’4″ and under. You seem to be using it as if it meant “thin.”

I’m borderline petite at 5’3″ & very thin. Jcrew’s petite 0 is pretty good, but I find that the sleeves & pants are just a bit short. Banana Republic’s 0P & 00P are hit & miss, just depends on the style. Theory is awesome & I love their suits, but I wouldn’t say they’re made for petites. They also put real button holes in the sleeves (so does jcrew, can’t remember if BR does), which makes the sleeves very difficult & expensive to shorten, as the tailor will need to detach the sleeves at the shoulder & shorten it from there.

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