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La Petite Poire

Fashion, lifestyle and rant blog by a short n' sassy Canadian woman

Haul Review: Fall 2026 Banana Republic, Old Navy, and GAP Petite
September 26, 2026

Fall 2026 haul review: Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic Petite

April 19, 2026

No, this post was not written by AI

January 31, 2026

What it’s really like to shop in Japan as a Canadian petite

September 9, 2025

Sweaters for petites: Uniqlo Fall 2025 haul

— Fashion, Retailer Reviews —

Fall 2024 haul review: Ann Taylor Petite

September 28, 2024

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

— Fashion, Retailer Reviews —

Fall 2024 haul review: Banana Republic Petite

September 21, 2024

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

— Celebs —

Petites in power: 4’8″ Simone Biles

August 2, 2024

If  you, like me, have been watching the 2024 summer Olympics, you probably can’t help but be amazed by the incredible feats that US gymnast Simone Biles has achieved this week. Regardless of whether you’re American, Canadian like me, or from anywhere else in the world, it’s hard to deny that Biles is a veritable… Read More Petites in power: 4’8″ Simone Biles

— Shopping Guides, Travel Gear —

Petite travel capsule wardrobe: Italy edition

June 8, 2024

Continuing with my petite-friendly travel capsule wardrobe series, I thought I’d showcase something a little different this time: What I packed for a 3-week trip to Italy and Malta this May. Unlike my previous trip to Southeast Asia, this European trip demanded a bit of a different approach. While I could get away with wearing… Read More Petite travel capsule wardrobe: Italy edition

— Petite Life —

Home office ergonomics for petites

April 15, 2024

Like many people, I’ve been working from home since COVID hit in 2020. That means that my small home office, never intended as a full-time workstation, was hastily converted into one. Most of us petites with desk jobs know the many assorted challenges of office ergonomics all too well. We have spent our entire careers… Read More Home office ergonomics for petites

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Ski helmets for small heads

January 30, 2024

For anyone who read my post on finding ski boots for small feet, you may also have noticed that it can be challenging to find a well fitting ski helmet. If so, you’ve come to the right place. As a petite 5’1″ skier, I’ve long accepted that most gear in the male-dominated world of skiing… Read More Ski helmets for small heads

— Petite Life —

High ceilings, short human: Being a petite homeowner

January 14, 2024

Avid readers of this blog may have noticed that posting has been a bit light lately. The reason for that is that real life has been insanely busy. Over the past few months, we’ve been in the process of purchasing, renovating, and moving into our new home. After renting for our entire adult lives, my… Read More High ceilings, short human: Being a petite homeowner

— Fashion, Retailer Reviews —

Review: Talbots Petite Dresses

November 12, 2023

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

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Spring 2023 haul review: Anthropologie Petite

May 1, 2023

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

— Retailer Reviews —

Spring 2023 haul review: White House Black Market

April 29, 2023

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

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  • Fall 2026 haul review: Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic Petite
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