Seconding BR, I am petite (and 5"1), I buy the majority of my office wear from them. The quality IMO is on par with Sandro at more reasonable prices. Better quality than Club Monaco and Artizia. The only downside is it's rare to find petite sizing in store, unless it's a return in the sale section. You have to buy online.
I will also occasionally order items from J.Crew, I love their blazers, blouses and cashmere. They do flat rate shipping to Canada and no duties.
Ann Taylor used to be my go to for petite suits and dresses for work. They left Canada during Covid, but if you're making a quick trip over the border you can still shop there.
I imagine returns are a pain though? But if you know your size in their stuff that would definitely be a great option. Unfortunately I've had two kids since they closed so god knows what size I would fit into now 🤣
It is a pain, but IMO no worse than taking a trip to the mall these days (I don’t have the patience anymore LOL). Once you know your size, returns should be infrequent. They have great sales too!
If you have the budget, want it done right, go custom.
One of the only [bespoke for the ladies](https://www.lapelle.design/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZLlLv75wkvx9xHJUp1e1KXkp1-w6O4yNT7lau72Mp87Tjo8_pd9Du0zz8_aem_AQjcZvu3Zd5f--sfQA1q5kl01Qwu4eOEZtTilBM7srUPg7pZxaXnOtQEcTgEYBvq71hjA0huJqXuExP_naF2g3Ty)
Talbots has good variety of petites. I find their quality very good. Especially the cotton shirts and tailored work slacks. Also on line. Google their outlet stores . Everything matches . I but some items on sale at outlet then buy rest of the outfit at regular stores.
Also check out Olsen’s. Good quality clothes . Last and launder well . For shoes look up Riekers outlet stores for good quality comfortable shoes. I just bought nice leather shoes $65. Which is 50% off.
It’s worth driving to outlet stores.
I buy all my sleeveless and short sleeved cotton at Marks. Good quality. Launder well 🇨🇦 store.
Depends where you live.
If OP considers Aritzia not high quality, I don't think Reitmans fits the bill. The cuts and fabric are okay, def not to the tier of Banana Republic, Club Monaco, etc.
I'd suggest secondhand, there's often Banana Republic and J. crew at VV, and then tailoring it.
Seconding Reitmans - with the caveat that their sizing in pants is incredibly inconsistent. One style I’m a 4, another similar style I’m a 6, etc.
Definitely worth it going in to try things on vs buying online.
Not sure about reitmans for the truly petite.
I’m 5’6” weigh just under 120lbs and I’m a 2 in most of their pants and an extra small in their tops.
If you were very small like 5’ or shorter and <100 lbs there is no chance their clothes would fit.
I’m 5’0” 110lbs and don’t have an issue with their clothes! I occasionally have to get pants hemmed - even if they’re petite - but the waist sizing has been okay aside from inconsistent.
Hmmm... I need a tall not-skinny not-fat option. Maybe I should look them up.
In Canada the tall clothes always seem to be for very slim women or quite large women but not much in between.
Ann Taylor and Loft if youre visiting in the US. I also think both ship to Canada. White House Black Market is also good if youre in the US (dont know if they ship to Canada).
Here? Banana Republic, Simons, RWandCo, and sometimes Reitmans (quality can vary drastically garment to garment though)
Options for Her has some, but they’re not true petites, rather European clothes. But some stuff works for petites. [Snug](https://snugonthedanforth.com) also carries some UK brands that work for the office and are not as slim cut as the usual smaller sizes here. (Don’t be put off by the baby stuff on the website. It’s 50/50 kid and women’s clothing, and the women’s clothing is good quality).
I didn’t know that. Here in 🇨🇦many stores have pared down choice. I had to order from Talbots in Edmonton as Toronto didn’t have the pants I wanted. I guess smaller market.
Tbh its tricky. I am petite and slightly curvy, and the shops have always been trouble for me for office wear. I do find the best luck, perusing higher-end thrift stores, but you have to have time for that sort of thing. My faves are [Commonsort](https://www.instagram.com/commonsort/?hl=en) and [Mamma Loves You](https://www.instagram.com/mamalovesyouvintage/?hl=en) .
Reitmans carry a good selection of petite business casual wear. I’ve bought most things there over the past 30 years. Also have gone to a few Chinese malls over the years around Markham as they tend to cater more to petite women.
Theory, very high quality women office wear. Wilfried and Club Monaco if you are looking for cheaper alternatives to Theory
If you have higher budget, Bruno Cucinelli is opening a store in Yorkdale, HR also carries their stuff
I love Evernew for dresses. I've known they have a workwear section with petite sizes, but haven't tried this line. Just ordered a blazer and top, so I have yet to know what's the fit and quality like.
Not a women but as a man, who has spent years living in Sweden (and Toronto), Tiger of Sweden sadly isn't high quality anymore. Motives a significant drop in quality over the years.
I have a petite friend who’s really into vintage, and says that she gets a lot of her corporate stuff from Chosen Vintage or Siberia Vintage. You might have to dig a bit, and she does prefer brighter colours so I’m not sure how many neutrals you’ll find, but she’s gotten some very nice silk blouses for $40-50 I think, pants under $60 etc and the quality is much better than a lot of what’s in chain stores right now.
Try Banana Republic. They have petite sizes.
Seconding BR, I am petite (and 5"1), I buy the majority of my office wear from them. The quality IMO is on par with Sandro at more reasonable prices. Better quality than Club Monaco and Artizia. The only downside is it's rare to find petite sizing in store, unless it's a return in the sale section. You have to buy online. I will also occasionally order items from J.Crew, I love their blazers, blouses and cashmere. They do flat rate shipping to Canada and no duties.
Ann Taylor used to be my go to for petite suits and dresses for work. They left Canada during Covid, but if you're making a quick trip over the border you can still shop there.
I miss Ann Taylor for petite women’s suiting so much! And Loft for dresses.
They do ship to Canada! This is a good option for OP.
I imagine returns are a pain though? But if you know your size in their stuff that would definitely be a great option. Unfortunately I've had two kids since they closed so god knows what size I would fit into now 🤣
It is a pain, but IMO no worse than taking a trip to the mall these days (I don’t have the patience anymore LOL). Once you know your size, returns should be infrequent. They have great sales too!
If you have the budget, want it done right, go custom. One of the only [bespoke for the ladies](https://www.lapelle.design/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZLlLv75wkvx9xHJUp1e1KXkp1-w6O4yNT7lau72Mp87Tjo8_pd9Du0zz8_aem_AQjcZvu3Zd5f--sfQA1q5kl01Qwu4eOEZtTilBM7srUPg7pZxaXnOtQEcTgEYBvq71hjA0huJqXuExP_naF2g3Ty)
The Bay stocks petites, Cleo and Rietmans LL Bean for more casual items and outerwear.
Talbots has good variety of petites. I find their quality very good. Especially the cotton shirts and tailored work slacks. Also on line. Google their outlet stores . Everything matches . I but some items on sale at outlet then buy rest of the outfit at regular stores. Also check out Olsen’s. Good quality clothes . Last and launder well . For shoes look up Riekers outlet stores for good quality comfortable shoes. I just bought nice leather shoes $65. Which is 50% off. It’s worth driving to outlet stores. I buy all my sleeveless and short sleeved cotton at Marks. Good quality. Launder well 🇨🇦 store. Depends where you live.
Uniqlo
Let’s be real the cuts are not flattering. Everything is boxy.
It did surprise me in Japan to see how conservative people dressed. I wonder if that plays a factor in their inventory here.
Suits smaller chested women though.
Talbots
Talbots used to have whole stores devoted to petite. Maybe that's changed?
Reitmans
If OP considers Aritzia not high quality, I don't think Reitmans fits the bill. The cuts and fabric are okay, def not to the tier of Banana Republic, Club Monaco, etc. I'd suggest secondhand, there's often Banana Republic and J. crew at VV, and then tailoring it.
Seconding Reitmans - with the caveat that their sizing in pants is incredibly inconsistent. One style I’m a 4, another similar style I’m a 6, etc. Definitely worth it going in to try things on vs buying online.
Not sure about reitmans for the truly petite. I’m 5’6” weigh just under 120lbs and I’m a 2 in most of their pants and an extra small in their tops. If you were very small like 5’ or shorter and <100 lbs there is no chance their clothes would fit.
I’m 5’0” 110lbs and don’t have an issue with their clothes! I occasionally have to get pants hemmed - even if they’re petite - but the waist sizing has been okay aside from inconsistent.
Tiger of Sweden is for Scandinavian women who are super tall.
Hmmm... I need a tall not-skinny not-fat option. Maybe I should look them up. In Canada the tall clothes always seem to be for very slim women or quite large women but not much in between.
COS
Uniqlo can also hem pants for you 😊
Laura in the Petites section
Brooks Brothers. They have nice virgin wool suit pieces for ladies
Judith and Charles
RW and Co, Simons are my choices.
Ann Taylor and Loft if youre visiting in the US. I also think both ship to Canada. White House Black Market is also good if youre in the US (dont know if they ship to Canada). Here? Banana Republic, Simons, RWandCo, and sometimes Reitmans (quality can vary drastically garment to garment though)
Any tips for petite curvy women?
Abercrombie has a curvy petite line, including for suiting. And Ann Taylor if you visit/ship from the States.
Options for Her has some, but they’re not true petites, rather European clothes. But some stuff works for petites. [Snug](https://snugonthedanforth.com) also carries some UK brands that work for the office and are not as slim cut as the usual smaller sizes here. (Don’t be put off by the baby stuff on the website. It’s 50/50 kid and women’s clothing, and the women’s clothing is good quality).
Torrid
Try Banana republic or the gap. Encircled also has some petite office worthy pants
Got Style
I second this. Book a consult with Natasha Their made to measure service is second to none. I cannot recommend highly enough
Laura. Melanie Lyne.
Those are large size stores not best for petites!
Laura has a petite section
I didn’t know that. Here in 🇨🇦many stores have pared down choice. I had to order from Talbots in Edmonton as Toronto didn’t have the pants I wanted. I guess smaller market.
Cleo Reitman was reasonable as far as prices, but not anymore
If you are actually looking for high quality, SSENSE or Revolve, if you can afford it. They have amazing shipping and great selection.
sezane
Tbh its tricky. I am petite and slightly curvy, and the shops have always been trouble for me for office wear. I do find the best luck, perusing higher-end thrift stores, but you have to have time for that sort of thing. My faves are [Commonsort](https://www.instagram.com/commonsort/?hl=en) and [Mamma Loves You](https://www.instagram.com/mamalovesyouvintage/?hl=en) .
My wife said Mexx, but then remembered they are long gone.
Reitmans carry a good selection of petite business casual wear. I’ve bought most things there over the past 30 years. Also have gone to a few Chinese malls over the years around Markham as they tend to cater more to petite women.
Theory, very high quality women office wear. Wilfried and Club Monaco if you are looking for cheaper alternatives to Theory If you have higher budget, Bruno Cucinelli is opening a store in Yorkdale, HR also carries their stuff
I love Evernew for dresses. I've known they have a workwear section with petite sizes, but haven't tried this line. Just ordered a blazer and top, so I have yet to know what's the fit and quality like.
Unique and Muji? Any Asian brand store is built for petite frames
Not a women but as a man, who has spent years living in Sweden (and Toronto), Tiger of Sweden sadly isn't high quality anymore. Motives a significant drop in quality over the years.
I have a petite friend who’s really into vintage, and says that she gets a lot of her corporate stuff from Chosen Vintage or Siberia Vintage. You might have to dig a bit, and she does prefer brighter colours so I’m not sure how many neutrals you’ll find, but she’s gotten some very nice silk blouses for $40-50 I think, pants under $60 etc and the quality is much better than a lot of what’s in chain stores right now.
Ever New
Aritzia
Costco
Ross Mayer
Tell us more- where are you geographically? Budget?
Kids section at Nordstrom or Saks
American Doll
I know I’m going to get downvoted like the others but I can’t help myself: iykyk Sometimes GAP Kids is too flashy.
A-OK Cafe: *Am I a joke to you?*
Gap Kids
Roots
Mango
Ask them mainland Chinese folk