Last week I shared a post with a few casual outfit ideas with a pair of ponte leggings. The ponte leggings are easy to dress up, but if you’re looking for a pair of leggings that can be worn on your next run or run to Target, this post is for you!
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Petite-Friendly Activewear Leggings
My Sizing: I’m 4’10”, and my bust, waist, and hip measurements are 32″, 24″, and 36″. My inseam is 25″ (the measurement from the inside of my leg to my ankle bone). The clothes shown are unaltered and show how they fit me right from the store. I list my sizing beside each item to help you compare when shopping online. When referencing my true size, that is often the smallest option available at a brand or petite xxs/00/24. I wear a size 5 shoe.
Petite-Friendly Activewear Leggings
Regarding activewear leggings, my absolute favorite all-around comes from Aerie. Their Real Me leggings are not only a great fit (in short), but they’re supportive without being compressive. If compression is your thing, they also make styles with extra hold that you might like! I love these leggings so much that I buy multiple pairs yearly and wear them multiple times weekly. It’s fair to mention I love these leggings for light workouts and everyday wear, but if you’re looking for technical aspects to get you through an intense workout, Athleta also has great petite leggings. I reviewed some of their leggings in this post.
With an Oversized Denim Jacket
I’m the most comfortable in leggings with a long top. I love the balance it gives with the ultra-tight leggings; of course, I don’t feel as exposed this way. I went with a white sweatshirt in this outfit but added an oversized denim jacket for coverage and balance. I chose a navy pair of leggings instead of my traditional black!
Leggings XS Short | Jacket Petite XS | Sweatshirt XXS | Sneakers tts | Bag
With an Oversized Sweatshirt
When the temperatures drop, you can find me on most casual days in a version of this outfit. I absolutely love an oversized sweatshirt and leggings combo! The oversized sweatshirts at Aerie are some of my favorites because of their wide range of colors and perfectly oversized fit. For reference, I tend to wear their sweatshirts in XXS.
Leggings XS Short | Sweatshirt XXS | Sneakers tts
Early Fall Jacket
I included a couple of options for late fall with light jackets in this post! The first jacket is this hip-length one from Athleta. It is lightweight but warm, and I love that the hem is longer in the back to cover your backside in a pair of leggings! Black is always classic, but this jacket comes in two other colors to mix things up.
Sweatshirt XXS | Leggings XS Short | Jacket Petite XXS | Sneakers tts
Long Jacket
I pulled out an old friend from last winter in this Columbia jacket. I found this jacket when I wrote up a post with winter essentials for petites. I polled my IG followers then, and the ladies who live in frigid climates gave me the details on all the best brands! This jacket was highly recommended because it’s lightweight but still warm. For reference, I wore this jacket in 30-40 degree temps, and it kept me warm! The jacket doesn’t come in petite but still fits well. Check out this post for more ideas for cold-weather essentials. I paired it with another favorite from last winter, the Twist Neck Sweatshirt from Athleta. I’m wearing it in petite here, and it’s a perfect fit, but if you love an oversized fit (a.k.a backside coverage for leggings), I would try this one in a size up or with regular sizing. I didn’t do it here, but the reality is last winter, when it got cold, I wore my socks over my leggings and kept my ankles warm! I’m still in the summer state of mind with these bare ankles.
Leggings XS Short | Leggings XS Short | Sweatshirt Petite XS my exact color isn’t available | Sneakers white pearl, color not currently available
-Brooke
