[1][2][3] This categorization is not solely based on a woman's height, but also takes into account the proportions of her body.
Many clothing stores, including both specialty boutiques and major retail chains, offer a range of petite sized styles to accommodate the needs of women 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) or shorter.
These styles aim to provide a better fit than regular sizes, which are often tailored based on the proportions of taller individuals.
[4] The word 'petite' is the feminine form of French adjective petit, which translates to 'small' or 'short' in English.
She developed a clothing range called 'Troyfigure', which was based on a 'junior' fit but with a more mature style.