Size inclusivity must be embedded into the sustainable fashion movement — but we have a long way to go and a frequently requested category is petite sustainable fashion for individuals who are under 5 ft 4 in.
I must say that it wasn’t easy to find eco-friendly and ethical clothing brands that catered to those with shorter and narrower frames, but below you’ll find 10 brands who have specifically proportioned their clothing for petites with different pant and sleeve lengths, shoulder lengths, armhole heights, and more!
You can always contact me if you have any other additions!
The price range is $ = most garments under $100 | $$ = most garments $100 – $200 | $$$ = most garments over $200
Note that this guide includes partners and affiliates. As always, I believe in all the brands featured here and all opinions are completely my own. Cover image is from Petite Studio.
1. Eileen Fisher
Eileen Fisher is a leader in the sustainable fashion world with their timeless garments slow-made with ecologically-minded fabrics, like organic linen and organic cotton. With the brand’s classic relaxed-fit designs and exceptional quality, Eileen Fisher’s pieces are sure to last the test of time. The eco-designer label is also size-inclusive, offering a pretty extensive collection of both plus and petite sizes.
Price Range: $$ – $$$
Size Range: PP – PL
Explore Eileen Fisher’s Petites Collection
2. Christy Dawn
LA-based sustainable fashion label Christy Dawn has dreamy dresses in lovely hues and prints made from deadstock (leftover) fabric and organic cotton. Christy Dawn has also been one of the pioneering brands investing in beyond sustainable regenerative cotton so there are more great things to come from this well-loved eco-label.
Price Range: $$$
Size Range: PXS – PXXL
Explore Christy Dawn’s Petites Collection
3. Warp + Weft
Warp + Weft has a denim collection specifically designed and proportioned for petites. Producing one pair of Warp + Weft jeans uses 1400 fewer gallons of water compared to a typical pair of jeans and the brand uses 20% recycled fabrics. While the brand still has a ways to go towards ecological sustainability, their size inclusivity — with plus sizes, tall sizes, petite sizes, and even maternity wear — is notable.
Price Range: $
Size Range: 00P – 14P
4. Petite Studio
Slow fashion brand Petite Studio produces their garments mindfully, following high standards for quality, fit, and ethics — in fact, it takes 20 hours on average to produce each Petite Studio piece. Petite Studio’s one and only factory they partner with is located in Jiangshan, China, the hometown of the brand’s founder. By partnering directly with their factory, Petite Studio can ensure transparency and quality control throughout the production practice.
Note: Petite Studio does use polyester for some pieces, so just keep an eye out for the fabrics used in each garment!
Price Range: $ – $$
Size Range: XXSP – LP
5. Sotela
Sotela is an inclusive conscious clothing brand with a unique sizing system and garment customizations available. For their dresses, you can choose how many inches you want to be cut off from the length, and for their trousers and jumpsuits, you can select a “Petite” option for your inseam length.
Price Range: $$ – $$$
Size Range: Unique sizing system of 0 – 10; fits traditional sizes 0 – 30
BIPOC-Owned Brand
6. Only Child
Modern, minimalist, and versatile, Only Child’s clothing is perfect for an eco-friendly capsule wardrobe. The brand uses earth-minded fabrics like linen and Tencel and all of their pieces are made-to-order to reduce waste.
Only Child does not have a “Petites collection” but they do offer petite lengths on their pants and trousers.
Price Range: $$
Size Range: XS – 4X (can choose petite lengths on pants)
7. Alice Alexander
Alice Alexander is a size-inclusive ethical fashion brand producing eco-minded clothing locally in their Philadelphia studio from natural fabrics, like cupro and organic cotton. The brand offers Petite lengths on their dresses and bottoms and to ensure a perfect fit, you can also email their team any adjustments you’d like to the sleeve and body lengths on their pieces.
Price Range: $$ – $$$
Size Range: XS – 4XL; Petite lengths and customizations available
8. EcoPetities
Sourcing fabrics like hemp and organic cotton and using low-impact fiber reactive dyes, EcoPetites has earth-friendly clothing made specifically for women with shorter frames. The brand creates super comfy loungewear and activewear in small batches in the US.
Price Range: $
Size Range: XXSP – XLP
BIPOC-Owned Brand
9. Universal Standard
Universal Standard is breaking down the size barriers in the fashion industry with their inclusively sized garments. The brand has clothing in sizes ranging from 00 – 40 and they also have petite sizes and pregnancy clothing.
Note: Universal Standard does not offer much transparency into their processes; they are included in this guide due to their revolutionary size inclusivity and attention to fit, quality, and inclusive representation.
Price Range: $
Size Range: 6 – 32 in Petites
Explore Universal Standard’s Petites Collection
10. STATURE
STATURE curates clothing that has been designed for smaller frames (i.e. clothes with higher and smaller armholes, narrower shoulder measurements, and petite proportioned ankle-to-leg measurements) from independent designers.
The brand’s curation features a selection of brands, which are slow fashion labels using mostly natural fabrics, including some with clothing made from earth-friendly fibers like Tencel.
Price Range: $$ – $$$
Size Range: PXXS – PL | Shoe Size Range: 35 – 37 (4.5 – 6 US)
BIPOC-Owned Brand
Secondhand Options
ThredUp
ThredUp is the ultimate resource for all-things secondhand — including pre-loved petite-sized clothing. With tops, jackets, activewear, denim, skirts, dresses, and more, ThredUp is an impressive resource for finding any style of petite-sized clothing you’re looking for.
Price Range: $
Size Range: XXSP – 3XLP (some 4X & 5X options, though not many)
Explore ThredUp’s Petite Collection
Poshmark
Another large online resale site, Poshmark has plenty of secondhand clothing in petite sizes to choose from. Poshmark operates as a peer-to-peer marketplace, more similar to eBay, so you will be purchasing directly from another individual. So, there isn’t as much quality control, but there are a lot of gems to be found!
Price Range: $
Size Range: XXSP – XXLP
Explore Poshmark’s Petite Collection
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