Abercrombie & Fitch looks a lot different these days than it did when I, a millennial, would skulk around it in high school, waiting for my friends to finish shopping so I could drag them to the Hot Topic across the mall. And I’m not just talking about the stores themselves (which have apparently gotten a lot cozier and, thankfully, a lot brighter), but mostly the brand’s clothing, which in the past few years has felt more chic and grown-up, not to mention a lot more accommodating to diverse body types. In addition to supplying a fabulous selection of plus-size styles, A&F has also been killing it on the petite fashion front, offering a bunch of styles in short (and even extra-short) lengths that make shopping as a shortie a lot more convenient.
For this reason, A&F has now become one of my absolute favorite retailers as a 5’1” fashionista who’s looking to invest in timeless, quality pieces while still being able to dabble in some trends—some of which may occasionally be out of my comfort zone. So, while I do most of my shopping online, I decided to take a trip to my local Abercrombie & Fitch outpost to try on some fresh, spring-ready pieces IRL ahead of my next wardrobe update.
Although there weren’t a lot of petite sizes available in-store at the Abercrombie location I visited, after circling the women’s section (thrice) and hitting the dressing room (twice), I found plenty of pieces that worked great on my petite frame—including some longer dresses that I was pleasantly surprised to discover didn’t even need to be hemmed. If you’re a fellow petite wondering how A&F’s latest styles would translate to your height, read on for all my top picks—with pics!
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