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Work Pick ~ Black Sheath Dress

Banana Republic is having a great sale – 30% through 8/28. Use code BRFASHION for the deal. My pick from Banana’s sale is the below lightweight wool cowl-neck sheath - a classic work dress that...

Aug 28, 2012 Like

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Work Pick ~ Academy Blazer

Gap sale ends today! Use code GAPLIST for 25% off. Another great pick from the Gap sale that I’ve had my eye on is this Ponte Academy Blazer, pictured below. The blazer comes in in regular, petite...

Aug 23, 2012 Like

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Gap is having a great sale – 30% off today and tomorrow; 25% off Wednesday and Thursday. Use code GAPLIST for the deal. One great item is the below Perfect Dot Shirt, which is a spin on the classic...

Aug 20, 2012 Like

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Statement Necklaces ~ A Petite Do or Don’t?

I recently added a few statement necklaces from BaubleBar to my collection, including the Orange Mosaic Bib pictured above. In light of this purchase, the question posed to The Petite Edition is:...

Aug 16, 2012 Like

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Work Pick

A button-down shirt is a great, classic piece to add to your work wardrobe. In addition to pairing the shirt with a suit, it may be tucked into a pencil skirt, styled under a shift dress, or worn...

Aug 13, 2012 Like

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Sailing and Swimsuits

I had the pleasure of joining a dozen or so friends on a sailboat this weekend. Despite threats of thunderstorms, the day was full of sunshine, fun and memories. In light of the upcoming honeymoon...

Aug 13, 2012 Like

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Work Pick

The Petite Edition recently recommended wrap dresses by Diane von Furstenberg and Gap as staple work attire pieces. However, it cannot go unmentioned that a wrap dress should be layered over a...

Aug 6, 2012 Like

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Workweek Lookback ~ Stripes

The Workweek Lookback features select business styles worn during recent weeks. Outfit 1: Ann Taylor loft shirt (old, similar here); Tinley Road skirt; Banana Republic necklace (similar here)....

Aug 6, 2012 Like

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Half Marathon Training

HckySo / Free Photos I often have a hard time waking up early to run if I don’t have a goal in mind. Typically, training for X race or X time is my best motivator to wake up at 6am to lace on the...

Aug 3, 2012 Like

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Shopping for Petite Suits

My soon-to-be sister-in-law, a petite recent college graduate, spent the other day shopping for suits. After an exhausting and unsuccessful shopping trip, she called me wondering where I get my...

Jul 31, 2012 Like

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Work Pick

On Tuesday, The Petite Edition discussed whether platform pumps are work-appropriate. The conclusion was that, subject to a few simple rules and certain circumstances, platform pumps may actually...

Jul 30, 2012 Like

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Work Pick . . . For Less

The Work Pick is a section dedicated to selecting favorite business pieces. On Monday, The Petite Edition picked a favorite satchel by Jerome Dreyfuss. Given the price of $1,215, the Carlos Satchel...

Jul 27, 2012 Like

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Hot Weather Office Hair

porschelinn / Free Photos There has been some debate in my office about appropriate hair when it’s too hot to use a blow-dryer and too humid to keep a blowout looking good for more than five...

Jul 27, 2012 Like

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Petite Fashion Challenge #18 ~ Impress Your Date

I’m thrilled to be part of the latest Petite Fashion Challenge! PFC is the mastermind of Jean at Extra Petite and facilitated with the help of Kelly’s forum at Alterations Needed. Petite and other...

Jul 27, 2012 Like

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Are Platform Pumps Professional?

The question to The Petite Edition is: Are platform shoes are appropriate for the office? The quick answer is “it depends.” Depending on the total heel height, platform width and design, you just...

Jul 24, 2012 Like

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Work Pick

The Work Pick is a section dedicated to selecting favorite business pieces. A work appropriate satchel is a much needed accessory to any business wardrobe. This Carlos Satchel by Jerome Dreyfuss is...

Jul 23, 2012 Like

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Workweek Lookback ~ Green and Gold

The Workweek Lookback features some of the business styles worn during the past week. Outfit 1: Banana Republic shirt (similar here, here and here); Banana Republic skirt (similar here); necklace...

Jul 22, 2012 Like

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Work Pick . . . For Less

The Work Pick is a section dedicated to selecting favorite business pieces. On Monday, The Petite Edition picked a favorite wrap dress by Diane von Furstenberg. However, at $325.00, this dress is a...

Jul 20, 2012 Like

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Banana Republic Haul Review

If you’re following me on Twitter and Pinterest, I gave a sneak peek of my latest dress purchases from Banana Republic. As promised, here are the full reviews: Pictured above: Cap-sleeve ponte...

Jul 20, 2012 Like

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Running Attire Favorites

For me, when it comes to working out, nothing is better than running. Yoga and Pilates are a very close second. I understand that appearances (technically) should not matter during workouts....

Jul 18, 2012 Like

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Work Pick

The Work Pick is a section dedicated to selecting favorite business pieces. The wrap dress is a staple in my wardrobe, and there’s nothing more iconic than one by Diane von Furstenberg. This dress...

Jul 16, 2012 Like

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The Hunt for Running Sneakers

In addition to my short height and even shorter legs, I have been “blessed” with a difficult-to-find shoe size, ranging somewhere between size 5.0 – 6.0, but usually landing around a 5.5 narrow in...

Jul 16, 2012 Like

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ASOS Haul Review

I am a big fan of ASOS. The free shipping and returns and the generous selection of petite-friendly attire make …Continue reading »

Jul 13, 2012 Like

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Bridal Shower Attire

Although the focus of this blog is on business attire, I can’t help but post about weddings given mine is a mere three months away! I recently had my bridal shower and went into a tizzy (which is...

Jul 11, 2012 Like

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Work Pick

The Work Pick is a section dedicated to selecting favorite business pieces. During a recent networking event, one of my colleagues took out her business card case while handing her card over to...

Jul 9, 2012 Like

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What to Wear to Work in a Heat Wave

The Big City is experiencing a heat wave. After walking and taking public transportation to work during the last few sweltering days, I figured I would start with the basics of dressing for comfort...

Jul 8, 2012 Like

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Welcome!

Thank you for visiting The Petite Edition! Over several years of working in the Big City, I have amassed a number of tips of the trade for dressing professionally, yet fashionably, in the Corporate...

Jul 7, 2012 Like

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The Petite Edition

Work Pick ~ Black Sheath Dress

Work Pick ~ Academy Blazer

Work Pick ~ Polka Dots

Statement Necklaces ~ A Petite Do or Don’t?

Work Pick

Sailing and Swimsuits

Work Pick

Workweek Lookback ~ Stripes

Half Marathon Training

Shopping for Petite Suits

Work Pick

Work Pick . . . For Less

Hot Weather Office Hair

Petite Fashion Challenge #18 ~ Impress Your Date

Are Platform Pumps Professional?

Work Pick

Workweek Lookback ~ Green and Gold

Work Pick . . . For Less

Banana Republic Haul Review

Running Attire Favorites

Work Pick

The Hunt for Running Sneakers

ASOS Haul Review

Bridal Shower Attire

Work Pick

What to Wear to Work in a Heat Wave

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