: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
petiteness
noun
: a clothing size for short women
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Jené Luciani Sena
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This makes one of my favorite petite fashion hacks possible, because midi dresses become the perfect-length maxi dresses on my shorter frame.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 7 June 2025
Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025
Shop similar white jeans and pants on Amazon from brands like Levi’s, Madewell, Joe’s Jeans, and Hudson, including styles for petites and plus sizes, starting at just $20.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Adjective
The brand offers petite, regular and tall, accommodating many shapes and sizes.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
This makes one of my favorite petite fashion hacks possible, because midi dresses become the perfect-length maxi dresses on my shorter frame.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 7 June 2025
Noun
For Worse makes ultra-concentrated mocktails—Rose City Spritz packs berries, cherries, and bitter orange into a petite can for a lovely slow-sipper.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025
Shop similar white jeans and pants on Amazon from brands like Levi’s, Madewell, Joe’s Jeans, and Hudson, including styles for petites and plus sizes, starting at just $20.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 9 May 2025
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petite. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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