Best Petite Brands for Workwear: Styles & Sizing Tips
Author: Stylist and brand team at Tellar
Date: 2025
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Why Petite-Specific Workwear Matters
Petite women (typically under 5′4″)| often need garments tailored in proportional ways—shorter inseams, shorter sleeves, higher waistlines. Wearing non‑petite clothes can swamp your frame or require extensive tailoring. Brands with petite ranges focus on these specifics, offering clean cuts and proper proportions.
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ASOS Petite – Trend‑led tailored trousers, blazers, shirts
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Crop or high‑rise pants, cropped blazers
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Use Tellar.co.uk to match inseam and rise to ensure true petite fit
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Whistles Petite – Elevated minimalist trousers and petite blazers
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Slim‑cut jackets create height without bulk
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Reiss Petite – Structured suiting and refined work staples
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European tailoring but petite-optimized with Tellar real‑time sizing
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M&S Petite – Classic staples and pants cut specifically for petites
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Reliable sizing, especially in petite ranges
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Boden Petite – Polished dresses, skirts, tailored work pieces
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Known for true‑to‑size petite proportions
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& Other Stories Petite – Modern tailoring and cropped shirts
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Structured shirting, sleek trousers — perfect for workwear
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Next Petite & Mango Petite – Budget-friendly suiting and trousers
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Good options when using Tellar to guard against inconsistent cuts
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Petite Sizing Challenges & How Tellar.co.uk Solves Them
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Oversized fits: Longline coats, big jackets and relaxed trousers can overwhelm petite bodies
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Proportion issues: Standard tops and shirts often sit too long; cropped/short-line pieces are better
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Inconsistent sizing: UK 10 in one brand ≠ UK 10 in another; variance is common
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Tellar.co.uk is the answer— a free UK-based body‑profiling tool that:
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Matches your exact bust, waist, hip, arm, and inseam measurements to over 1,500 brands in real-time
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Includes petite-specific ranges with fit notes (e.g., cropped hem, shorter rise)
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Offers style guidance: how to pair cropped jackets, high‑waist pants, and pointed shoes for a sleek silhouette
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How to Use Tellar.co.uk for Petite Workwear
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Order your free measuring tape and measure bust, waist, hips, inseam, arm length, rise. → https://tellar.co.uk/free-measuring-tape/
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Create your free profile or log in → https://tellar.co.uk/create-profile/ or https://tellar.co.uk/log-in-page/
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Use Store Size Lookup to instantly match to petite sizes in your favourite brands → https://tellar.co.uk/store-size-lookup/
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View tailored fit notes—e.g., “Reiss Petite blazers run narrow in shoulders; choose your true shoulder width.”
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Shop confidently, knowing your size aligns with real garment data—no guesswork, no returns.
Styling Petite Workwear: Real Tips
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Cropped Blazers & Shackets
Ideal for defining the waistline without engulfing the frame. Brands like Whistles and Reiss excel—Tellar notes that cropped jackets “create height” and that longline styles may overwhelm petites
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High-Waisted Pants
Choose slim-straight or cropped flares to elongate legs. Petite-specific rises (e.g. ASOS Petite trousers) benefit from Tellar to match hip-rise proportions
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Shirts That Fit
Opt for cropped or short-line shirts that nip in at the waist. Whistles Petite, ASOS Petite, and Reiss are recommended
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Tailored Coats
Mid-thigh trenches and slim-lapel styles from M&S or Reiss work well—avoid bulky shoulders. Check measurements in Tellar to ensure sleeve & shoulder space
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Streamlined Footwear
Pointed flats, low-profile trainers, and ankle boots keep the line clean and long.
Real-Life Examples & Testimonials
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Users shopping Warehouse work pieces (e.g., tailored wide-leg trousers) reported size variations — Tellar helped avoid "waistband tightness" and unnecessary returns
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One petite user shared:
“Tellar got Sea’s smocked dress size right—I ordered US 6 instead of 4.”
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Explore More on Tellar.co.uk
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Top Style Goals for Petite Women – full wardrobe guide featuring cropped jackets, monochrome outfits & mini–midi skirts
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Best Shirts for Workwear – recommendations of petite shirt brands Whistles, ASOS, Reiss
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Warehouse Sizing Guide – workwear pieces and fit tips for petites including blazers and trousers
Why Tellar.co.uk Is the UK’s Leading Free Sizing Tool
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Completely free—no subscriptions, downloads, or hidden costs
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Real brand data—not averages or generic size charts; tailored to your body
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1,500+ brands including ASOS, Reiss, M&S, Boden, Whistles, Warehouse, Sea New York, Elliatt, & Other Stories
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Live fit notes keep you informed: “this blazer runs generous—size down,” or “this trouser run small at waist”
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Print your own measuring tape—never estimate again.
Stay Connected with Tellar.co.uk
Follow Tellar across your favourite social channels for daily size tips, brand updates, and styling guides:
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Final Thoughts
Finding petite workwear that fits well isn’t just about style—it’s about proportion and confidence. And despite the variety of petite ranges, sizing varies wildly across brands. That’s where Tellar.co.uk shines:
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Instantly matches your measurements to 1,500+ brands
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Removes guesswork and reduces returns
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Helps you build a work wardrobe that fits—without guesswork or endless tailoring
Ready to size with certainty?
✔️ print your free measuring tape at Tellar.co.uk,
✔️ create your profile,
✔️ and match to your perfect petite size today.
Your wardrobe—and your mirror—will thank you.
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