Dear Chic Shoppers: Petite Problems?

Dear Chic Shoppers,

I am 5 foot, 125 pounds. A little "stocky" in my opinion, but petite nonetheless. I really like the look of skinny jeans with boots over them but certain people have told me that short girls should avoid that look. I am curious what your thoughts are? And any tips you may have to wear it the best.

Also, if skinny jeans are for me, I am looking for a good pair that don't sit too low on my waist. By no means do I want Mom Jeans, just something that I don't feel like my A$$ will be hanging out it. After all, I am not 16 anymore.

Thanks,

Chrissy

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Hi Chrissy!

Thanks for your question! Take heart, petite one! Summer just went to LA and practically every celeb there was under 5' 2"--and lots of them were wearing skinny jeans. If the celebs can do it, so can you.

Some pointers:

The key is to go with super dark wash jeans and dark boots (chocolate brown or black) to elongate your legs. That way the boots and jeans will look almost seamless. Make sure the boots have heels to give you height and are fairly streamlined, such as #4 and #6, both from Endless.com. We found some mid-rise petite dark wash jeans at Old Navy (seen below, #2) and a lower-rise version from Gap (#8), if you're feeling more daring.

If you're hippy (and not in the "peace out" sense), find some dark tops that do NOT hit at your widest spot. You'll want them to fall just below your waist. We think that dark, again, will be most flattering. It'll achieve that monochromatic look that will give you height. Another point for the tops is to find ones that have embellishment at the top (#1, #5, #9), which will draw your eye up to your beautiful face. Diagonal stripes will also create a waistline (#7) and give you shape. (All tops are from Forever 21.)

The most important thing, of course, is to find stuff you feel confident in! If you feel good, you'll look good. And we think you'll feel great in some of these:

Keep us posted! And have fun shopping!