: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
petiteness
noun
: a clothing size for short women
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
But a petite option doesn’t need to feel like a design compromise.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Watches, petites, dresses, women’s career wear, kids, handbags, fragrances, and shoes all outperformed, while big-ticket home items, especially furniture, and plus-sizes, were soft, Spring observed.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
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Adjective
Once again, Gap’s petite-friendly sizing is right on the mark, reducing potential bunching or excess fabric and making these a particularly flattering fit on shorter frames.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
But a petite option doesn’t need to feel like a design compromise.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Noun
The stretchy top offers a secure, flattering fit that’s especially well-suited for petites, while the breezy skirt stays cool in the heat.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Watches, petites, dresses, women’s career wear, kids, handbags, fragrances, and shoes all outperformed, while big-ticket home items, especially furniture, and plus-sizes, were soft, Spring observed.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petite. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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