Clothing retailer reviews
It’s again that time of year: Fall is in the air. That’s right, after a summer full of heat waves, cooler temperatures are finally here, leading to thoughts of pumpkin spiced lattes, a rewatch of Gilmore Girls, woollen scarves, and cozy sweaters. Uniqlo often gets cited as a petite-friendly brand, despite not actually carrying petite… Read More Sweaters for petites: Uniqlo Fall 2025 haul
As a petite woman who wears glasses, I’ve written at length about my struggle to find glasses that fit narrow or small faces properly. With only a few companies who own the vast majority of eyewear brands, most frames are available in a limited range of sizes, and petites often get relegated to kids’ glasses… Read More Custom eyeglasses for petite faces: Atelier Cariboo review
Yes, it’s another fall shopping post! So soon after my last one? But when I saw that Ann Taylor was having a 40% sitewide sale, and that their website was full of work-friendly items in petite sizes… and then when I saw how many of them were in one of my favourite purple colours? Well,… Read More Fall 2024 haul review: Ann Taylor Petite
Fall has fallen, the leaves are changing, and workplaces across the continent are jumping on the RTO trend. Yep, that’s right, after years of sitting comfortably at home working in pyjama pants, many of us are back at the office at least a few days per week This caught up with me this season when… Read More Fall 2024 haul review: Banana Republic Petite
Talbots is a brand that I, quite honestly, always associated with older women. Maybe it’s because my mom used to shop there quite a bit, back when Talbots had retail locations in Montreal. Despite the fact that they have an extensive petites section, it was never a brand that interested me much; their styles just… Read More Review: Talbots Petite Dresses
Happy May! As the weather gets warmer, I find myself reaching for some new, fresh items to wear. Spring is, after all, the season of renewal. So one day a couple of weeks ago, I found myself browsing on Anthropologie’s website, and inspired by the pretty, lacy, feminine chic styles that seem popular this season.… Read More Spring 2023 haul review: Anthropologie Petite
White House Black Market is a brand I’ve been curious to try for quite some time, but never had the opportunity. WHBM has classic styles of workwear and occasionwear and carries many of its styles in petite sizes. But the only physical stores in Canada went bankrupt back in 2020 (and anyway, we’ve never had… Read More Spring 2023 haul review: White House Black Market
Regular readers of this blog may have noticed that posting has been a bit light lately. Between my wedding last fall, and travelling for our honeymoon this winter, I’ve been fairly busy and also not very inspired to shop. However, as the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, I find myself pulling out… Read More Spring 2023 haul review: Old Navy Petite
After a couple of years of pandemic hiatus, weddings and events have slowly started to resume in 2022. This month, I got to attend the wedding of two of our best friends as one of the members of the bridal party. I’d like to share my experience with Azazie bridemsaid dresses as a petite pear,… Read More Bridesmaid dresses for petites: Azazie Review
Happy 2022! I hope everyone is staying safe and well through these crazy times. The need for cheans We’re coming up on two full years of pandemic time. With so many of us working from home pretty much permanently now, dressing for comfort has become a top priority. As the months of isolation have turned… Read More Review: Democracy “Ab”solution Petite Jeans