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Best Shirts for Petite Women: Style Tips & Brand Picks 

Author: Stylist at TellarDate: 2025

Petite frames (under 5’3″/160 cm) benefit from shirts that enhance verticality, define the waist, and avoid drowning in fabric. Here’s a refined approach:

1. Vertical Structure & Necklines

Choose shirts with vertical seams or pinstripes, V‑ or scoop‑necks to elongate your torso. As Tellar advises, these features create the illusion of height

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2. Cropped & Tailored Cuts

Cropped or hip-length button‑downs or tees maintain proportion. Fitted blouses with princess seams give shape without bulk

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3. Wrap & Tie-Waist Styles

Wrap tops hit at your natural waist and flatter petite bodies. Brands like Banana Republic Petite and M&S Petite offer stylish, adjustable wraps

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4. Sleeves & Shoulder Fit

Seek shirts with shoulder seams aligned to your shoulders and sleeves ending at your wrist or in a tailored ¾ length, as noted in the Tellar fit checklist

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5. Lightweight, Quality Fabrics

Poplin, lightweight crepe, Tencel and silk blends drape softly and avoid overwhelming your frame

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Final Takeaway

Elevate your petite style with shirts that are designed with purposeful structure, proportion, and fit. Whether it’s tailored button‑downs, wrap blouses, or cropped tees, these styles enhance your silhouette. Use Tellar.co.uk to match your measurements to brand specifics—no guessing, no surprises. Explore the tool, check out the curated Tellar posts above, and shop confidently with real precision.

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