I’m a 5’1″ Fashion Writer Eyeing These 10 Elevated Petite Styles for Spring—From $15

As much as I love fashion, it’s not always easy to shop for my curvy 5’1” frame. I struggle to find jeans, tops, and more petite-friendly pieces that fit me properly and, on top of that, am always searching for the best deals on these items within my budget. However, it’s rare that I don’t find something I like at Express—one of my favorite elevated mall brands.

I’m already starting to shop for spring-ready looks, including flare dresses and light jackets, and quickly took to Express to explore the brand’s pieces. I was excited to find highly discounted new arrivals and sale styles for petites, with savings up to 85 percent. I’m eyeing these 10 pieces starting at $15 to fill my capsule wardrobe.

Petite Spring Clothing Arrivals at Express

• Pinstripe Novelty Button-Front Blazer Vest, $30 (was $88)
• Editor High-Waisted Pinstripe Trouser Flare Pant, $69 (was $98)
• Long-Sleeve Fit and Flare Dress, $55 (was $78)
• Velvet Corduroy Cropped Shacket, $15 (was $98)
• Mid-Rise Hyper Sculpt ‘70s Flare Jeans, $59 (was $98)
• Boxy Cropped Hoodie, $74
• Ribbed Crewneck Flutter-Sleeve Bodysuit, $15 (was $50)
• Crewneck Banded Sleeve Sweater, $15 (was $68)
• Floral Denim Cropped Moto Jacket, $30 (was $128)
• Cotton Crewneck Cropped Tee, $34

Pinstripe Novelty Button-Front Blazer Vest

I’m buying this blazer vest that I can easily dress up or down this spring and wear it throughout summer. It has a classy V-neckline, welt hand pockets, and a gold button-up design. And while I’m opting for the also on-sale 30-inch inseam flare pants to complete the set, you can effortlessly wear the timeless vest with this skirt. 

Long-Sleeve Fit and Flare Dress

I love how flattering fit and flare dresses look on my petite and curvy frame. I’m torn between buying this dress in the classic black color or its deep teal shade to wear with sneakers, sandals, and more this spring. I like that it has long sleeves for added warmth on breezy spring days, and I can easily wear this next  fall, too.

Velvet Corduroy Cropped Shacket

This cropped shacket with a perfect rating is a whopping 85 percent off and still available in all sizes. I’m a fan of the bold pop of color it offers, which can be layered over formal and informal outfits, per one reviewer, who said this jacket is “the best” for keeping them warm on cool days.

Mid-Rise Hyper Sculpt ‘70s Flare Jeans

I’m scooping up these ‘70s-inspired flare jeans before they sell out. They are made with compression denim that’s both comfortable and flattering. They are form-fitting through the hips and thighs and have a flare design from the knee down, which will help elongate my legs. One 5’4” shopper said the jeans “fit like a glove,” while another petite curvy shopper said they aren’t “constantly tugging and pulling [the jeans] up,” noting that they fit their frame “perfectly.”

Keep scrolling to shop more elevated petite-friendly spring styles below, up to 85 percent off.

Ribbed Crewneck Flutter-Sleeve Bodysuit

Crewneck Banded Sleeve Sweater

Floral Denim Cropped Jacket

Cotton Crewneck Cropped Tee