Last Updated on June 8, 2023
Petite frame? No problem.
Zara might not have a petite-specific clothing line (annoying, I know), but that doesn’t mean you need to rule it out completely.
While their jeans are known to be pretty long on the legs, there are plenty of pieces that still work on those who are 5″5 and under. It’s all about shopping smarter, finding those items that work for your frame – and I promise it’s not as difficult as you might think.
There are plenty of brands that do cater for petite frames, like M&S, ASOS, Topshop and Reformation, by the way – but if you’re a lover of Zara (and let’s face it, who isn’t?), I’m here to help.
I’ve put together a handy list of the best Zara pieces you can pick from, like cropped tops and mini-dresses.
Does Zara have a petite section?
Sadly, Zara does not currently have a dedicated clothing line specifically for petite frames. The brand’s sizing typically starts from a size XXS, which may not cater directly to the needs of petite women – or plus-size women for that matter.
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Crop tops
It sounds obvious, but crop tops are ideal for petite frames. Some of these will still look cropped, but others might fit your frame perfectly depending on your height.
Asymmetric Crop Top, £17.99 – buy now
Printed Linen Blend Crop Top, £25.99 – buy now
Open Knit Crop Top, £22.99 – buy now
Short Embroidered Top, £49.99 – buy now
Seamless Seashell Top, £19.99 – buy now
Satin Open-Back Top, £25.99 – buy now
Mini dresses
For some, the idea of wearing mini dresses will feel daunting but you’re able to wear them freely. Check out these options.
Off-The-Shoulder Cut-Out Dress With Rhinestones, £35.99 – buy now
Short Dress With Cutwork Embroidery, £29.99 – buy now
Mini Dress With Cut-Out Detail, £29.99 – buy now
Printed Halter Dress, £35.99 – buy now
Striped Linen Blend Dress With Cut-Out Detail, £32.99 – buy now
Strappy Striped Mini Dress, £32.99 – buy now
Linen Blend Lace Trim Mini Dress, £32.99 – buy now
Mini skirts
Similarly to mini dresses, short skirts will work so well for you. If you’re extra tall these can look SO short, but you have the benefit of a shorter frame that mean they cover up everything you need them to!
Beaded mini skirt, £35.99 – buy now
Knit crochet mini skirt, £22.99 – buy now
Denim trf cargo skirt, £29.99 – buy now
High-waist mini skirt, £29.99 – buy now
Printed crossover mini skirt, £29.99 – buy now
Shorts & Skorts
Zara’s shorts are pretty short, so many of these will be the perfect length for petite frames.
Paperbag bermuda shorts with turn-up hems, £29.99 – buy now
Trf high-waist cargo shorts, £25.99 – buy now
Trf curved rhinestone shorts, £32.99 – buy now
Z1975 crossover skort with buttons, £25.99 – buy now
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Printed shorts, £32.99 – buy now
Z1975 denim cargo skort, £25.99 – buy now
Cropped jackets
Zara always has plenty of cropped jackets in its collections. They’ll work so well for you, avoiding swamping your frame with fabric.
Faux leather jacket, £59.99 – buy now
Linen blend bomber jacket with pockets, £49.99 – buy now
Cropped bomber jacket, £49.99 – buy now
Maxi bomber jacket with pockets, £89.99 – buy now
Short tailored waistcoat, £29.99 – buy now
Blazers
Zara has plenty of blazers to pick from, from the regular styles that will offer a stylish, oversized look, to cropped styles.
Textured cropped blazer, £59.99 – buy now
Cropped blazer, £49.99 – buy now
Linen blend cropped blazer, £59.99 – buy now
