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Finding out if you are Petite, Regular Or Tall Fit?

Author: Stylist and brand team at Tellar

Date: 2025

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To figure out whether you're a petite, regular, or tall fit, the most important measurement is your height and how your proportions (particularly your leg length and torso) align with typical clothing lengths.

Here’s how to determine your fit category:

📏 Height-Based Fit Guide

Fit Type

Height Range

Typical Inseam (Trousers/Jeans)

Petite

Under 5'3" / 160cm

27–29 inches

Regular

5'3"–5'7" / 160–170cm

30–32 inches

Tall

Over 5'7" / 170cm

33–35+ inches

Note: These ranges vary slightly by brand. Some start "Tall" at 5'8" or 5'9", and "Petite" may extend to 5'4".

🔍 Key Signs You Might Need a Different Fit

You Might Be Petite Fit If:

  • Trousers or jeans are always too long, even in size-downs

  • Knee details on trousers (e.g., cargo or biker jeans) sit too low

  • Waistlines and darts on dresses hit below your natural waist

  • Regular sleeves or blazer cuffs swamp your wrists

You Might Be Tall Fit If:

  • Trousers are always ankle grazers, even full-length styles

  • Long sleeves never fully cover your wrists

  • Dresses and tops feel short in the body or rise too high

  • Jumpsuits and bodysuits feel tight in the rise

You Might Be Regular Fit If:

  • Most off-the-rack clothes fit you proportionally in both length and width

  • Shoulder seams align correctly, and sleeve and leg lengths sit naturally

🧠 It’s Not Just Height: Consider Your Proportions

Some people have:

  • Short legs / long torso: You might need petite bottoms and regular tops

  • Long legs / short torso: Try tall trousers and regular or petite tops

  • Balanced build: Regular fits should work across the board

🛍 Brands with Petite, Regular & Tall Ranges

Category

Brands Offering Multiple Lengths

Petite

M&S Petite, Next Petite, ASOS Petite, Banana Republic Petite, Reformation Petite

Tall

Topshop Tall, New Look Tall, Long Tall Sally, Next Tall, Madewell Tall

Regular

COS, Arket, Uniqlo, Whistles, H&M (standard sizing)

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Not sure which fit a brand uses—or how their Tall, Petite, or Regular sizes run?

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  • Matches your body measurements to over 1,500+ brands

  • Includes Petite and Tall lines (where applicable)

  • Gives real-time size recommendations by brand—so you know whether to pick a petite or regular, based on your exact height and proportions

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Final Tip

If you’re between heights or have a mix of proportions, you may need to mix categories:

  • Petite trousers + regular tops

  • Tall tops + regular bottoms

    Let Tellar.co.uk do the work for you—it checks exact size charts across all fit categories.

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