Being Canadian in North America means constantly having your face pressed against the glass, teased with prices, products and selection that you can’t actually access. It means being a small fish in a big pond, and being aware that you’re shut out of most of the cool stuff available just south of the border. Well,… Read More Petite doesn’t mean small: The challenges of being short in Quebec
For a long time, Quebec retailer Reitmans was one of the few options for us petites — and one of the only places in the province to find clothes in petite plus sizes. However, those days have now come to an end, as Reitmans has scrapped its petites section altogether, opting instead to “mix in”… Read More Wall of Shame: Reitmans scraps petites
I was browsing at a retailer near my home today, and I found this absolutely adorable short-sleeved summer dress on the sale rack. Even though the fit wasn’t perfect, for the price, I couldn’t resist picking it up. There’s something a bit Asian-inspired about it, without it being over the top. And it’s a really… Read More The short-sleeved dress
I recently bought a new car. And with all the research that goes into such a major purchase, I couldn’t help but notice that it was all geared towards taller drivers — mostly men. For those of us women who are significantly shorter than the average, jokes about “headless drivers” abound. A car is a… Read More Car shopping for petites
Are your jeans always too long? You’re not alone. Most petite women have a shorter-than-average inseam length, and therefore, our pants are often miles too long for our legs. The good news is, jeans are relatively easy to hem. But how do you keep that store-bought look after chopping off inches? DiY jean hemming YouTuber… Read More Petite tailoring hacks: Shortening jeans
It’s a running joke — with a lot of truth to it — that Montrealers need a different coat for every 10 degrees of temperature. While our winters can be bitterly cold, they can also be unexpectedly mild, and everything in between. I have an ultra-warm puffy coat for the really cold weather. And a… Read More The Little Red Riding Hood Coat
I’m a petite skier with small, narrow feet. One of the most frustrating items to find is a pair of properly-fitting ski boots. See, ski boots are an investment. The adage among skiers is that you date your skis and marry your boots. You can swap out skis regularly for different trends or snow conditions,… Read More Catch-22.5: Ski boots for small feet
It’s no secret that Barbie, the world’s best selling doll, has long been anatomically unrealistic and way out of proportion. If she were real, she’d tip over. Well, Mattel has heard the criticism and is giving Barbie a makeover. In an attempt to take steps to address diversity, the toy company is releasing 3 new… Read More Barbie finally comes in a petite version
There’s a lot of negativity on this blog. Some of it is just because I tend to blog when I’m feeling particularly frustrated. Some of it is legitimate, due to the sometimes not-so-fun aspects of being short in a world tailored for tall people. But it’s not all bad news. There are some pretty awesome… Read More 10 things to love about being petite
Here’s another generic form response from Canadian discount chain Winners, which used to have a reasonably extensive petites selection before they decided to phase it out: Over the past several months it has become very difficult for our buyers to find enough product in the marketplace to support the petite inventory plans in our stores.… Read More Wall of Shame: Winners
