: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
petiteness
noun
: a clothing size for short women
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
The Banana Republic High-rise Modern Slim Refined Ankle Pant comes in regular, petite, and long sizing, and the slim fit is designed to look good with everything from silky tank tops to cropped sweaters.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
Also, the relaxed fit that tapers around the ankle offers a leg elongating look that’s perfect for petites.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Sizes range from mini (one scoop for $6), petite (two scoops for $8), moyen (three scoops for $9), or grand cru (five scoops for $15).
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
The Banana Republic High-rise Modern Slim Refined Ankle Pant comes in regular, petite, and long sizing, and the slim fit is designed to look good with everything from silky tank tops to cropped sweaters.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
Thanks to the length, this is also an excellent choice for petites.
—Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
Also, the relaxed fit that tapers around the ankle offers a leg elongating look that’s perfect for petites.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petite. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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