Being a petite person, shopping for clothes yields mixed results. Most retailers haven't caught on to the needs of petite women yet. Those who have are benefiting from it. Some pieces aren't that much trouble to adjust to like pants. If something fits but is too long I just have it hemmed. I started getting my pants altered in college. First it was jeans but then I started buying pants (slacks). I noticed that afterwards, the pants look a lot more crisp and expensive. Not too long ago I bought a pair of pants from Target and had those hemmed. With a pair of heels, the look is very polished.
Today while browsing the internet and reading an article about what is appropriate attire for an intern, I came across something called Alterations Needed. Turns out it is a personal fashion blog. The blogger is a petite woman like myself. Her blog is full of advice on how to alter clothes to fit (or what to ask for when you go to a tailor). I've already picked up some great tips. The one thing I learned is that getting your clothes (or your favorite and staple pieces) altered is key to your wardrobe and looking great in it.
Another tip I learned from that intern article, buy from thrift stores and have that altered. Could you imagine how much money you'd save from that?
Needless to say, I will be altering a few more of my pieces now and buying clothes, new and second-hand, to have altered.
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