Petite Sizes: Is it Getting Better?

I’d say, to a certain extent, yes.  Most major brands that carry petites have launched their spring looks, and while many of the pieces still lean towards office-friendly, the choices are growing, sometimes with almost as much variety as regular sizes.  But, it’s not quite there…yet.  Sometimes, certain looks aren’t available in petites at all […]

Specialty Size Brand Carolina Alvo Launches Kickstarter Today!

Last year, we profiled an online, petite-focused store called Gambita, which sold clothing that was suited for women 5’4″ and below.  The clothes on Gambita were from other brands which made shorter inseams and hemlines.  One year later, Gambita has rebranded.  It is now called Carolina Alvo (after the designer herself), and launches with its […]

Exciting Petite Announcement: Allison Izu Makes Nordstrom Debut!

Guess what?  Petite fashionistas’ favourite petite-focused denim line, Allison Izu is hitting the big time.  Nordstrom in Hawaii (not sure about mainland US locations) has taken notice of the jeans and will be selling three styles (the Chinatown Trouser in black (featured in Oprah Magazine), the NEW Chinatown in Dark Indigo Blue (only at Nordstrom […]

Poll: Should Media Spend More Time on Exclusively Specialty Size Brands?

I can’t believe how often I see posts from style websites about the lack of plus size models in the industry or criticize the use of lingerie when plus sized models are featured – this is a major issue for me as I often wonder why they just don’t promote specialty designers more often.  I […]

House of Hsueh Giveaway- Congrats to Erin

Using the True Random Generator, we have chosen the receipient of the House of Hsueh Clutch! They will be going to Erin! Congratulations and thanks to everyone for entering. DelectablyChic! and Shorty Stories will be collaborating for more giveaways soon!

House of Hsueh Giveaway!-EXTENDED to February 7! RECIPIENT TO BE ANNOUNCED WEDNESDAY!

Giveaway has now closed. Look for our announcement on Wednesday! Thanks to all who entered.  Remember the clutch I had in the last Petite Fashion Challenge? Well, Shorty Stories (in collaboration with DelectablyChic!) will be giving the bag away! This gorgeous red clutch by House of Hsueh with blue birds makes a great clutch for […]