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La Petite Poire

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

Tag: ski jacket

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Coats, coats, coats for petites

October 26, 2020

There’s an old adage that we Canadians need a different coat for every 10-degree variation in temperature. And it’s certainly true that outerwear features heavily in the wardrobe of nearly everyone. After all, our winters are long, our weather conditions are varied, and dressing for the climate is part and parcel of Canadian life. Besides,… Read More Coats, coats, coats for petites

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Wall of Shame: Helly Hansen

November 26, 2015

My hunt for a petite-friendly ski jacket continues. I was browsing the website of Helly Hansen, and noticed that their size chart had detailed information that included the height and centre back length of their sizes. Unfortunately, they don’t carry petites, and their regular sizes are mostly cut too long for me. So I sent… Read More Wall of Shame: Helly Hansen

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Just a 5’1″ MontrĂ©alaise writing about fashion, issues, and the occasional frustrations of being a short woman in a tall world.

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