What exactly is petite? Well, it doesn't refer to dress size but height. Some stores regard petite as someone who is under 5ft 4ins others it's 5ft 3ins, but you can see, if you are 4ft 11ins - that can make a big difference. Us petites can have so many problems when it comes to buying an outfit. Not only are legs and sleeves too long, but you may find that the pockets and lapels just look huge! Those who have long legs, but a shorter torso, may well find that they can buy re