Lingerie is something that every woman needs, not only to feel good, but to look good too. Most women have lingerie that they reserve for special occasions, and up until recently, the shorter in stature among women have had a hard time finding sexy lingerie that fits their body type.
The average woman is about 5′4″, and women shorter than that can find it difficult to find lingerie that flatters their smaller shape. Most lingerie is ill-fitting to the smaller woman, and tends to gap in all the wrong places. Short women can now buy petite lingerie, and most manufacturers have either a special line or an entire store devoted to smaller-sized lingerie. Here are some tips on buying petite items:
-Shop at specialty stores, or at a store that has a “petites” section. You are far more likely to find a perfectly fitted piece.
-Measure yourself, and check your measurements against a petites lingerie chart. This will help you determine what size you are. Most petite lingerie ranges from small to large. If you are buying bras, pick the band size first, and then the cup size.
-Look for bottoms that have side slits- they make the legs look longer.
-Try different styles and sizes. Take your time and pick lingerie that makes your shape look proportionate (minimizing broad shoulders and hips).
There is a lot of variety available in petite lingerie today. You can buy bustiers, baby doll nighties, teddies, and camisoles. Part of looking good is feeling good, and the lingerie you choose should make you feel great.