Petite sizes involve meticulously adjusting the entire pattern to ensure the clothing enhances the unique features of a petite frame. For example, you may wear a size 14 but are short in height or have smaller measurements from your bust to your hips. You would wear a size 14 Petite to accommodate all of your measurements.

In other words, the primary distinction between petite and regular clothing sizes lies in the proportions and measurements tailored to different body types.