Womens Petite Holiday Sweaters

As a petite woman, you may feel like you do not have as many options as other sizes. However, that simply is not true here at Lands’ End. We have a variety of women's petite holiday sweaters for you to choose from. This will help you get ready for all the upcoming festivities in style. Check back often, as we add new products to our line all year round. 

What is Considered Petite Size?

Petite women’s clothing is designed to fit women who are 5’4” or shorter. Petite refers to the height of a person, which means petite clothing comes in a variety of sizes. 

How To Shop for Womens Petite Holiday Sweaters: Petite Clothing Characteristics

Petite typically refers to a person's height, but there are more characteristics of petite clothing that you should understand. 

• Shoulder Width - Take a petite size top as an example. The distance from one shoulder to the next will be smaller than regular-sized tops. This will be true for all petite clothing including jackets, coats, t-shirts, and sweaters. 
• Smaller Torso - Petite women typically have shorter torsos and petite clothing will accommodate this stature. A petite woman could not wear a regular-size top because the length would be way too long, and it would be unflattering. 
• Shorter Inseam - the inseam of petite pants, jeans, capris, and all other bottoms will be much shorter than regular sizes. This is done so shorter women do not have to worry about getting their pants tailored. 
• Higher Kneecaps - This may seem like a strange one at first glance, but petite is based on height, so it makes perfect sense to adjust the location of the kneecaps. 
• Shorter Sleeves - To accommodate shorter arms, petite tops will have shorter sleeves. An ill-fitting sleeve can ruin the aesthetics of your outfit. 
• Higher Armholes - Petite tops will have higher armholes to prevent gaping and your bra peeking out of your shirt. 

Who Should Wear Womens Petite Holiday Sweaters?

While petite sizing is typically designed for those who are 5’4” or shorter, body proportions also matter. It is recommended that you seek petite sizes if:

• Shorter than 5’4”
• Short legs
• Short torso
• Narrow shoulders

If you fit any of these scenarios, it is safe to say that traditional-sized pants and tops do not fit you correctly. You want to feel comfortable and confident in the clothing that you are wearing. 

Knowing and understanding the difference between petite and women’s clothing can help you choose clothing that fits you perfectly. 

Continue Shopping

Thanks for stopping by to check out our women's petite holiday sweaters and women's holiday sweatshirts. We offer a variety of other petite clothing options including petite plus size. If you have any questions when shopping at the Lands’ End website, do not hesitate to reach out to our customer service team.