What is the definition of petite clothing?
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According to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, the average woman in the U.S. is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds.
Significance
Petite clothing is designed for women who are under 5 feet 4 inches tall.
Definition
The formal definition of petite pertains to women and girls who are slim and small in stature.
Problems
The main problem a petite woman faces with standard size clothing is the length of the torso. To alter the torso area can result in a prominent seam.
Problems
The leg inseam lengths are also an obstacle and need to be altered.
Enhancments
Besides the measurements, petite-size clothing can have a different design as the standard size clothing for taller women. For example, to achieve a longer look, vertical stripes and shoulder pads are added. Shorter jackets, cuff less pants and knee-length skirts are also common in the petite section.
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