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Petite maternity clothes : making the most of your size

If you're 5'4" or less you know all about petite clothing and the difficulty in getting hold of it; if you're pregnant and short, finding petite maternity clothes can be quite a challenge. One of the biggest problems with petite ranges is that one size is supposed to fit all. But, like any other woman, petite women must consider body shape as well as height, and a petite outfit designed for a slim short-legged woman of 5'3" is just not going to work on a curvy woman of 4'5". Lump in the added challenge of a bulging belly and you're heading for a clothes-buying nightmare.

Shopping for petite size clothes: catalogs, online and specialty stores

A variety of stores, online retailers and mail order catalogs stock petite size maternity clothes but it's important to choose designs and patterns that are going to flatter your body. Choose outfits that are going to maximize your height and minimize volume in order to balance out the effect of your blossoming bump. Monochromatic outfits can help do this as the eye sweeps uninterrupted from top to bottom and gives the effect of a longer body. Vertical lines can also help, not necessarily stripes, but even a line of vertical stitching, a band of vertical colour or a sharp pleat in the leg of slacks. Look out for these styles in petite maternity clothing and you'll look taller as well as looking elegant.

Avoid wearing very long skirts as they'll make you look shorter. However, when looking for petite maternity pants go for designs that go right down and cover your shoes - they'll make you look taller. Skirts and pants with high waistbands will do the same as they elongate the legs. Avoid pants with turn ups or particularly wide legs; go for pants with narrow, straight legs or a boot cut instead.

Also look for styles that are well fitted, whether it's in tops, pants or jeans. Baggy tops and pants only exaggerate your lack of height and aren't particularly flattering - especially when you've got a large bump. Long jackets left undone can also help maximize your height and minimize your bump.

When buying petite maternity clothes always go for the best possible fit and ignore problems with length. It's always possible to have a hemline adjusted to your height - attempting to adjust sleeve lengths or waist measurement is much more difficult. Finally make the most of your height by walking and standing tall. Look confident and you'll feel a million dollars.

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