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[Fashion](/luxegen/fashion)

 /  12 February 2025  

#  15 Petite Style Rules From A Cool LG  


Meet Michelle Joseph – fashion fan, content creator and master of petite style. With an 89,000-strong following on Instagram and plenty of inspo to offer, she shared the rules she follows to get it right day in, day out.  


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### **Balance the trendy and timeless aesthetics.**

I’m all about mixing pieces that are cool now with items that I know I’ll still love years down the line. It’s about longevity, but it still needs to be fun.

### **Find your muses.** 

My mum played a big part in shaping my style. I always took note of what she chose to wear and was shopping for when I was younger. It was almost a cheat sheet for learning what suited my height and body shape because I’m a mini version of her. In terms of content creators, I love watching [Noorie Ana](https://www.youtube.com/c/NoorieAna) and [Freya Killin](https://www.youtube.com/@Freyakillin1) on YouTube.

### **Elongate your legs.** 

High-waisted bottoms have become my secret weapon. The best part is you can easily dress them up or down, and they’ll work with so many pieces in your wardrobe.

### **Pointed shoes make all the difference.** 

Whether it’s boots or heels, a pointed toe always creates the illusion of longer legs. They’re also super chic and on trend right now.

### **Balance is everything.** 

Wide-leg trousers look amazing with a cropped or fitted top. It’s all about showing off your waist and keeping the proportions in check.

 

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### **Master the tuck.** 

If you’re wearing a longer top, tuck the front into your high-waisted bottoms. It’s a simple trick that elongates your legs and balances your silhouette.

### **Know what** ***doesn’t*** **work for you.** 

Knitted bottoms and maxi skirts can be tricky for petites. If they’re just too long or can’t be altered, I give them a miss.

### **Don’t shy away from bolder pieces.** 

Oversized coats or statement patterns can work, but I balance them out with more fitted, staple pieces. Rolling up the sleeves or tucking in tops makes a big difference too. It’s all in the styling.

### **Find your formula.** 

Mine is a petite pair of jeans, a long-sleeved white cotton top, a cropped jacket with an interesting texture or print and my [adidas Spezials](https://asos.bbgqo9.net/09xgNV). Then I add chunky gold rings and earrings, and I’m good to go. Another combo I’m loving right now is a brown faux-fur jacket, a burgundy turtleneck, low-waisted grey jeans, a studded belt and my Spezials. Top everything off with an oversized burgundy croc clutch.

### **Find the brands that understand petites.** 

[Abercrombie](https://imp.i254217.net/kj4bQz) is great for bottoms and [ASOS Design](https://asos.bbgqo9.net/mOXLdX) always has trendy petite options. It’s frustrating when cool pieces don’t work for my height, so these brands are lifesavers.

### **Don’t close yourself off** – sometimes, you just get lucky. 

I found the perfect brown [barrel-leg jeans](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43250&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_gb%2Fproductpage.1263628008.html%3Fsrsltid%3DAfmBOorq7x8iJay-ifzq40i3XrUY2p6l3hvlvXZETbBCKWVdaezeM3zp) at H&amp;M – they weren’t from the petite section, but the length was spot on. It’s always worth trying non-petite pieces.

 

 

 

 

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### **Embrace trends with subtlety.**

I’m obsessed with brown suede leather right now. Adding it to my look through my accessories – like bags or belts – gives it that luxe touch without going overboard.

### **Think before you splurge.** 

When I’m eyeing an investment piece, I ask myself if it’s timeless, if I’ll wear it enough and if it’s worth the cost. I always ask myself whether it’s something I could pass down to my daughter or if it’s just a fad. My Gucci slingbacks were a big splurge, for example, but I’ve already got my money’s worth.

### **Don’t sleep on vintage.** 

I worked at my cousin’s vintage shop in Switzerland, where I discovered some amazing pieces. We spent a lot of time sourcing the items and I found some really cute pieces that I still love now, and I know that I will keep for life – for example, a pair of Giorgio Armani wide-leg beige trousers, which I had altered to fit. I also have a second-hand men’s grey blazer that always gets me compliments.

### **Finally, always add jewellery.** 

It’s the key to making a staple look interesting and unique to you. I never leave the house without chunky gold rings and statement earrings. They’re my finishing touch and always make me feel put together.

 

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