: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
petiteness
noun
: a clothing size for short women
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Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Talk about a petite fashion miracle.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Below, shop my petite picks to wear while ringing in the new year, starting at $50.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
And the shorter length is ideal for petite shoppers or those who just want to let their ankles breathe while out and about.
—Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Talk about a petite fashion miracle.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
Best petite spring wedding guest dresses The simplest way to find the perfect party dress as a petite is to buy something specifically conceptualized for your height range.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Below, shop my petite picks to wear while ringing in the new year, starting at $50.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petite. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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