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Topshop Sizes

I was wondering - if anyone works in Topshop/knows about these things can help me...


Topshop has its 'normal' range, but then has the 'tall' and 'petite' ranges. How do these differ, i.e. what is the difference between a size 8 from the petite range and a normal size 8?

Because in three consecutive days I have bought a dress from the 'tall' range, a cardigan from the 'petite' range and a top from the 'normal' range. And all seem to fit perfectly.

What on earth is the criteria, and what fits best?!

Thankyou.

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Reply 1
Mata
I was wondering - if anyone works in Topshop/knows about these things can help me...


Topshop has its 'normal' range, but then has the 'tall' and 'petite' ranges. How do these differ, i.e. what is the difference between a size 8 from the petite range and a normal size 8?


Thankyou.


A size 8 petite garment will be shorter than a size 8 normal garment. a size 8 'tall' garment will be longer. its lal to do with meddling with the proportions
Reply 2
laura789
A size 8 petite garment will be shorter than a size 8 normal garment. a size 8 'tall' garment will be longer. its lal to do with meddling with the proportions


Ok. I get that - but then how is it that I fit into petite tops when I'm 5'10? Just small bones?
Reply 3
Mata
Ok. I get that - but then how is it that I fit into petite tops when I'm 5'10? Just small bones?
I'm 5'8, and I fit into the petite trousers. I just have a long torso!
Reply 4
I'm 5 foot and I can't fit into petite jeans/trousers because the leg is too short so I think it just depends on what your body shape is, I need 32in jeans but petite tops whereas someone could be 5'10 and need petite jeans because they have shorter legs....it baffles me so I just try lots of things on and buy whatever fits the best :smile:
Reply 5
Yeah, petite ranges are generally designed for women under 5'3" (or something similar). The trousers are just a different length and the tops may be smaller too, I'm not sure. I think the size is similar with normal and tall; they're just different lengths.


(And I still have to put the hem up with the petite range trousers... :frown:)
Reply 6
The leg length of Topshop petite jeans and trousers is 29 inches, as opposed to 30/32/34 inches, which are the regular lengths. Tall trousers have a 36 inch leg.

The general idea is not just that the clothes are 'shorter' or 'longer', but that they're proportioned all over to fit a smaller or taller person better. For example, petite trousers are supposed to have smaller zips, smaller pockets and so on. The tops have necklines and arm lengths to better fit someone under 5ft3.

I often find the 29 inch leg to be too short, but the 30 inch leg to be too long! I personally prefer regular sized tops rather than petites, the regular sized t-shirts are too short, let alone the petite ones.
If I use a size 0 from the regular range, what size should I use to buy a tight leather skirt from Topshop's petite range?