: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
petiteness
noun
: a clothing size for short women
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Keep reading for more petite-friendly fall dresses from Amazon.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Thanks to the length, this is also an excellent choice for petites.
—Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
And, because accessorizing matters, there's even an option to bundle your blush with a petite, keychain-size version.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Keep reading for more petite-friendly fall dresses from Amazon.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
In addition to private brands, Kohl’s turnaround strategy involves putting a strong focus on petites, fashion and fine jewelry, opening price points, impulse items, re-instituting coupons on certain brands, and Sephora.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Thanks to the length, this is also an excellent choice for petites.
—Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petite. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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