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Dressing a petite frame

Aug 21, 2008 by FN's Chrissy Icamina

eva_longoria.jpgGreat things come in small packages. And if you're 5-foot tall Eva Longoria (though she claims she's 5'2), your body is definitely one super sexy great thing to have.

But no matter how much of a knockout your body is, ill fitting clothes don't spell sexy. How can people tell you've got a small waist if you're wearing a top that doesn't complement it? How can you blame people for thinking you're flat chested when loose clothes can't highlight the curves between your chest and waist?

Just look at Eva Longoria, would you think she's got curves in all the right places if she didn't wear the proper sized 00 clothing (yup, that's a double zero)?

Aside from right fitting clothes, find out other ways of bringing out the best out of a petite woman's body.

Here are some tips from Fashion Style You and Fashion 411:

- Stick to skinny pants and jeans, as wide-legged trousers will make you look shorter.

- Slingback heels will show off the full length of your leg, thus making your legs look longer.

- Pleats , V-necklines, and open jackets create an elongated silhouette.

- Wearing a monochromatic ensembles gives the illusion of a continuous, lengthwise flow.

But the most effortless and effective way of making a petite frame look great is wearing clothes that fit. Luckily for petite Filipinas out there, some clothing brands offer lines tailor made for the petite woman. One such company is Unarosa, which recently came up with a Special Petite Edition. "These clothes are made for Filipinas with a slimmer figure or smaller frame," explains Michelle Meneses of Unarosa. She candidly clarifies, though, "This doesn't mean though that we cater only to that market."

Here are some pieces from the Special Petite Edition.

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