Perhaps you noticed this issue while shopping for your work experience wardrobe or maybe it wasn’t until you were a fully fledged adult, heading to the office. Either way, finding formal clothing for smaller humans is a task and a half. While you could shop in the straight fit section, a structured shape is always best for blazers and smart trousers, whether that’s for work, a wedding or a snazzy Saturday stroll to the supermarket.
To help you avoid looking like the little kid from Big, we’ve rounded up some of the best formal attire that the petite space has to offer. Whether you’re searching for a sparkly suit jacket to wear to a cocktail party or the perfect pair of peg trousers for the swagger back to the office, we’ve got you covered. Click through the slideshow ahead to shop the best blazers and trousers for petite people.
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ASOS DESIGN Petite Moire Suit Trouser in Metallic, $, available at ASOS
ASOS DESIGN Petite Moire Suit Blazer in Metallic, $, available at ASOS
Stradivarius Wide-Leg Trousers, $, available at Stradivarius
ASOS DESIGN Petite Mix & Match Suit Blazer in Preppy Check, $, available at ASOS
ONLY Petite Onlmila Blazer, $, available at Zalando
Stradivarius Petite Wide Leg Relaxed Dad Trousers in Grey, $, available at ASOS
Pieces Petite Cropped Trousers, $, available at Zalando
Karen Millen Essential Tailored Slim Leg Trousers, $, available at KAREN MILLEN
Reformation Petites Oren Pant Black/White, $, available at The Reformation
Reiss Petite Double Breasted Twill Blazer, $, available at Reiss
Karen Millen Petite Clean Tailored Pleat Wide Leg Trouser, $, available at KAREN MILLEN
Reformation Petites Oren Pant, $, available at Reformation
Reiss Wool Blend Sonny Petite Pink Blazer, $, available at Reiss
Karen Millen Lydia Millen Petite Check Wide Leg Trousers, $, available at KAREN MILLEN
Reformation Petites Roz Pant, $, available at Reformation
Karen Millen Petite Stretch Metallic Jacquard Jacket, $, available at KAREN MILLEN
River Island Petite Wide Leg Trouser – Light Blue, $, available at Very
River Island Petite Black Tailored Blazer, $, available at River Island
Yours Clothing Petite Bootcut 28″ Ponte Rib Trouser, $, available at Yours Clothing
New Look Petite Dark Grey High Tie Waist Trousers, $, available at New Look
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