Choosing Maternity Clothes for the Petite Woman.

When some women hear that you are “petite” they may feel jealous that you can fit into such tiny clothes. What they don’t understand is that small has little to do with petite, it is instead height that makes the difference. Sadly, many manufacturers don’t seem to get it either. Because of this is can be incredibly hard to find petite clothes for women who need larger sizes or maternity sizes.

So, if you are a petite woman, what can you do to find maternity clothes that will fit? There are some companies that produce petite maternity clothes, but you will likely have to find them online. Be sure to check the return policies of any clothes purchased online as you will probably need to try the clothes on before you know for sure if they fit well.

Separates are a smart solution for petite women. Fortunately you can find many tops in regular sizes that will work well for petite women. If you wear something light on top it will draw the eye and take away the impression of your shorter stature. Unlike many regular sized women, you can get away with tops that are not quite as long. As long as it is long enough to comfortably cover your baby bump, you should be fine.

The bottom half is another story. Skirts offer a bit more flexibility in length as many will fit differently on different body types to begin with. Wrap-around in petite sizes are more flexible when it comes to your growing waistline, so they are worth looking into even if they are not necessarily maternity sized.

If you can’t find petite sized pants, check your phone book to find a local seamstress or tailor. Often the pants can be hemmed without too much difficulty or cost. This way you can find something that looks great and fits you well without having to spend a lot of extra money on specialty clothes.

Look online for options for petite clothes. While there is limited selection, you have a much better chance of finding something online than in a retail outlet. Some online stores to check out include JC Penny, Mimi Maternity, and Isabella Oliver. You can also try searching under “petite maternity clothes” on Google or another search engine. Another good place to look is on Ebay, where many women resell their maternity clothing. Keep the cost of shipping in mind as you order and be careful to order the right size according to your pre-pregnancy size.

Lastly, you should remember to keep in mind any petite friends that you may have who had kids. They may have kept their maternity clothes and be willing to loan them to you. Thrift shops are another good source for quality clothes. Look around and you will find options to have a comfortable and fashionable pregnancy.