Petite ladies: Where do you buy work clothes and dresses from? I have such a hard time finding work dresses (e.g., shift dress) that does not make me look like I’m being swallowed in. For reference I’m 5’0.

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Calvin Klein!

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I second that! Macy always has a large selection

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Just started free people and honestly the quality is great and sizing is nice. 👍

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I buy short jumpsuits whenever I come across them. Usually Nordstrom & Macy’s

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I’m all over the place. Random clothing brands from TJMaxx, Nordstrom, Ted Baker, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic… I feel like the trick is to be brand agnostic because it’s too hard otherwise 😞

Sadly the usual Vince and Theory looks are really hit or miss for me given my height. I usually just get silk tops from them.

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Totally. I’ve also heard Western brands (like Zara) are sized differently abroad - which checks out bc they did fit better on me in some European cities than they have here in NY.

I have extended family in Asia so I’m going to try shopping for work clothes the next time I’m in Seoul - figure the local brands would be best sizing wise but also curious how the designer wear will do on me 🙈

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Ann Taylor and The Loft have petite, I believe

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Check @jeanwang she has tons of recs
https://www.extrapetite.com/category/fashion/outfits-by-occasion/outfits-work

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Ann Taylor and Loft have been my go to. I had a few Michael Kors dresses which are quite modest in terms of length and neckline and look really great

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I also suggest finding a good tailor! I get most of my work dresses hemmed

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Thanks for this!

Unfortunately mostly just ann taylor as others have mentioned. Unfortunate because almost all their clothes are synthetic - haven't found good quality (e.g. wool, silk) pieces that I can buy off the rack without being tailored

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