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Hi 👋 I’m Claire, a personal stylist & former buyer with 20 years’ experience dressing the nation Helping you create a wardrobe you love 5ft 2 UK 6

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These are a brilliant linen blend pair of smart shorts which come in lots of different colours. Excellent if you are curvier as the waist is neat and defined and there is room through the hip and thigh. I bought these for lots of my pear shaped clients last summer too.
Wearing a size 6 in these.
Great if you’re on the shorter side too

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Pull on linen shorts which come in various colours.
I would say they come up large and to size down. The XS was too wide on me. Great if you are heavier through the leg/thigh through as it is roomy

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H&M shorts try on. Wearing a size 6 in these frayed hem denim shorts which come in other colours. Super soft denim

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Lovely linen blazer in H&M
Wearing the XS and this comes in other colours too including white, khaki and more.
True to size

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And here it is in the khaki colour too
Wearing XS again.

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Gorgeous light blazer - perfect for the summer. It’s not a linen blend as my audio - it’s a lyocell/cotton. Such a goodie. Great length/style. Highly recommend - perfect for office and with denim

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8 ways to style a carrot leg jean

A slimmer leg shape than the barrel, these are a much easier wear than the barrel trend but give a similar look.

Wearing 6 short in these which come in other washes and leg lengths. Full try on over on Instagram stories and I’ve also posted here

Not on LTK
Bags Amelia Rose Accessories
Sandals By Pollyanna
Jewellery Clea Silk
Tan waistcoat and sweatshirt Eleven Loves

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One that didn’t make the reel but thought I’d share - the slim crop. It’s a good option if you find M&S short leg length too long but is pretty neat so I’d size up! Also not great in the white as it’s very see through but the other washes would be better.
Wearing 6 short

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Here are 4 different M&S jeans styles:
1. The Mom
2. The Boyfriend
3. The Stovepipe
4. The Sienna Straight leg
I’m wearing a 6 short in all of these and am 5ft 2.

Lots of info on the body shapes these work for, length, styling tips and more. Hopefully it’s helpful

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Style or fashion - which camp do you sit in?

Do you buy into trends just because it’s a trend, or do you consider your own personal style first and foremost?

If you don’t know your style and you flit from trend to trend then that can make for a confused wardrobe that doesn’t necessarily equate to wearable outfits and that doesn’t necessarily represent who you are.

So when you hit the shops ask yourself these questions to ensure what you buy does work for you on all levels:

🛍️ Does it fit my style?

🛍️ Does it work for my shape/proportions etc?

🛍️ Does it work for my lifestyle?

🛍️ Can I wear it in lots of different ways and across different seasons?

🛍️ Does it make me happy/do I love it?

So let’s take the full cotton skirt trend - I have bought into it because it ticks the boxes above for me 🙌

I’ve put together a collection of similar skirt styles on my LTK

Skirt @reserved
Sandals @bypollyannaclothing
Bags @ameliaroseaccessories
Jewellery @clea_silk
Vest top/tee/sweatshirt/tan waistcoat @elevenloves.co.uk

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The evolution of an outfit…

How do you get from basic to styled?

These are the simple steps I go through in nearly every outfit I put on and this formula works irrespective of whether you are creating a smart, casual or smart casual look.

Not every step will always be necessary and what the individual pieces are will obviously change but if you’re feeling like your looks are basic and you want to up your style game then this may help. One to save 📌

1. Tuck
2. Add a belt
3. Add jewellery
4. Layer
5. Roll/ruche sleeves
6. Footwear that compliments the outfit
7. A bag that also compliments the outfit

Comment SHOP to receive a DM to the pieces I’m wearing.

Jewellery @clea_silk
Belt @lovepinkroseuk
Bag @ameliaroseaccessories

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Pretty broderie blouse. Also in red. Wearing XS and it’s a relaxed fit so I’d recommend sizing down. They do XXS online which would be good for a size 6/8

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The petite dressing tips I use every day as someone who is 5ft 2… but I also use these many of these with my clients irrespective of stature

One to save and share 📌📌📌

🌸 Show off your wrists. Also makes your legs look longer - I’ve done reels on this previously if you don’t believe me!

🌸 If not wearing a full length trousers then show off those ankles. Wrists and ankles are the neatest part of you so it works well to have them on display.

🌸 Footwear - colour match to your trousers/tights/skin to avoid breaking up your silhouette. I also wear a flatform trainer for some extra inches!

🌸 Colour - the goal is not to break up your frame into lots of different blocks rather use colour strategically to lengthen. Wearing head to toe or dressing tonally is ideal for this. Or you can create a column of colour with a different colour jacket/coat

🌸 volume - wearing lots of volume can swamp you if you’re petite so be careful about how and wear you place it. I try to stick to keeping it one area only but do still play around with proportions and experiment to create different looks

🌸 Think vertical - vertical stripes/details/v necklines/buttons/jackets work open etc. as this will lengthen.

As ever these are guidelines and the main goal is to wear what you love and makes you feel good.

I’ve also re posted on stories a reel I did on petite dressing myths.

Printed blouses, indigo jeans and barrel jeans, slogan tee all @wardrobe44_shop Ad Quote CLAIRE10 for your 10% discount see stories for links

Trainers @marte.uk see stories for links
Black trs @elevenloves.co.uk
Blue button detail knits @bricksandstitches
Bags @ameliaroseaccessories
Belt @lovepinkroseuk
Necklace @clea_silk

For the rest see my LTK for links to current and alternatives as many pieces are old

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Jeans and shoes …

The second part in my series on the footwear to pair with different jeans styles and hopefully a useful one that you can save to refer back to 📌📌

I’ve covered a range of denim along with a number of different footwear styles to see you through the spring. My boots and jeans post is also on my grid if you scroll back.

Footwear featured:

Flatform trainers and ballet pumps @marte.uk see stories for links which will also be saved in my March highlight. AD
Other trainers @tlmedit linked on stories
Loafers linked on LTK
Two tone flats old see LTK for alternative
Snakeskin flats old @topshop
Nude Strappy flats last season @johnlewis

Clothing see LTK for links to current /alternatives apart from
Barrel/carrot jeans @wardrobe44_shop link on stories
Short jacket @zara linked in Feb highlight
Bags @ameliaroseaccessories

#stylisttips #springfootwear #jeansandshoes

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This styling trick works irrespective of shape…

If you want to draw the eye away from a particular area of your body then you need to create a focal point elsewhere that the eye is drawn to instead. It’s the art of distraction and it works 🙌🙌

One to save and share 📌📌

There are 3 main ways to do this:

1. Use your accessories to create the focal point - this can be necklaces/earrings/hairbands/scarves but a statement piece of footwear 👠works in a similar way.

2. Use the detail on your clothing to create that focal point - this could be embellishment, sleeve details, embroidery and more.

3. Print and colour work in the same way so be strategic about where you place these on your body - eg when wearing a print on your lower body, you’ll find the eye is drawn downwards but place it on your upper body and the eye can’t help but be drawn there.

It’s a simple and effective distraction technique

Those not on LTK
Jewellery @clea_silk
Blouse and blue knit @bricksandstitches
Red bag @ameliaroseaccessories
Footwear all old

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The £35 M&S trousers you can wear now and through to spring and summer. For in depth try ons head to my Feb highlight on Instagram #AD #mymarks @marksandspencer

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Trying on M&S wide leg trousers. Wearing 6 regular. Also comes in black and multiple leg lengths, inclusive sizing

#Ad # Mymarks

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Another great wide leg trouser
From M&S. Also in black, various leg lengths and inclusive sizing 🙌

#AD #mymarks @marksandspencer

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Lots of these short casual jackets around which are perfect with the wider silhouettes on the bottom. Love this brown one at Mango which does also come in a lighter oatmeal too. Ideal spring jacket

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Blazer try on in Mango - some gorgeous options in tweeds and stripes. Pieces you can wear for work or dress down with denim. I’m wearing an xs in all. See my workwear outfits reel for more inspo too

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This gorgeous khaki blazer was on my workwear reel today. Wearing an XS in this too. Such a great option for wearing with both navy and black

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AD How to layer like a pro with @uniqloeurope...

It's all about clever layering solutions and Uniqlo is full of them - from their Heattech tops which absorb and retain body heat to keep you warm whatever you are doing, to their ultra down puffas for wearing underneath your coats.

And now I think I have discovered something even better than their Heattech tops.... Heattech with cashmere which feels gorgeous, is warmer and looks so good it's not just innerwear. In fact their Heattech range goes way beyond hidden pieces to trousers, accessories and more.

And until 1st December you can take advantage of the Black Friday Arrigato offers at Uniqlo for up to £10 off Heattech, £10 off cashmere and £20 off seamless down.

Plus Up to £30 off when you Download the UNIQLO APP become a UNIQLO Member
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You can shop all the pieces in my reel on my LTK shop and head to stories for lots more tips and tricks, sizing info and lots more....

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Keeping cool 😎 in the summer with AIRism @uniqloeurope AD…

It’s not always an easy task when you’re on the go, on holiday or dealing with summer in the city but the clever people at Uniqlo have you covered thanks to the high performance, lightweight fabric that is AIRism. Designed to release the heat and moisture, the fabric wicks away sweat and keeps you cool and dry when you’re on the go - genius 👌

The range includes dresses, tops, underwear and active wear so head to Instagram stories for links/info on sizing and to see up close, plus a little try on of some of their shape wear.

Oh and the dresses have pockets - need I say more 👏👏

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Wardrobe Foundations…

If you get the basics right then the rest will follow and @uniqloeurope has all the denim and tee styles covered for this spring and summer //ad//

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