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[gerikuhns]

I love watching your video. I am 87 and still am interested in learning how to look my best as a petite. My sincere wish that the phase “you will look younger” could be substituted with “look more stylish”. Being old is not the problem. It is how you present your self. You can help change the perception worldwide with your popular sophisticated video. One little change at a time.
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[ifmusicbethefoodofloveplay]

As someone with an eating disorder and a similar body type as you, I find your videos so helpful! I notice that the style of clothes that you advise against for our body type are often the same that trigger my body dysmorphia. I used to assume 100% of it was because I just wasn't thin enough, but after watching your videos, I realize a lot of my dissatisfaction with trying on certain clothes just has to do with my natural body type - 5'2" with a short inseam and a skinny apple shape. Your tips have inspired me to get rid of clothes that will just never work for me. Going forward I know how to be more realistic and selective about the clothes I try on. Thank you so much for the work you do!

[alcogito]

I have learned so much watching your videos. I didn't used to be petite as I was almost 5'5", but I have shrunk to 5'2" after hip and knee surgeries and a bit of scoliosis, so I needed to relearn how to dress. I also changed my eating habits to match and got down to normal 121 lbs. Learning to buy shorter jackets and tuck in my shirts, to make my legs look longer, gave me better proportions. Thanks so much.

[littlelady]

Very good point. The toe shape defines the personality of the shoes. I always get attracted to almond shaped toe slighted pointed. It is still feminine, but not too delicate. It actually speaks of my personality very well. No wonder. Thanks, Chi.

[kimberlyperrotis]

I’ve never been able to fit my wide toes (C, or average width) into pointy shoes, but I feel stumpy in round-toe ones, especially flats. Almond toes are my favorite, and I like some elongated, soft-square ones, too. I think heel shape and height is really important, too, for setting the tone of the shoe and hence, the outfit. Medium heels, under 3”, forever!

[lorimccoy]

Chi I love your lighter hair colour. It’s so flattering on you

[melbelle]

Excited to have found a maxi coat, can't wait to wear it. Thanks for the tips!

[mariellazavala]

Just what I’ve been looking for !! I just ordered some block heel
Boots ( black ) and I’m trying to see how to style them without making me look shorter than I already am ! ( I’m 5’1-5’2)
Your videos ALWAYS help me out so much !! THANK YOU!! ✨☺️✨

[garlicgirl]

I too used to always wonder why my dresses looked off in certain coats...I get it now.

[lavellans]

I love it! Please show us more on how to wear edgier looks without looking bulky 😍

[silviakhan]

I have the black and white plaid very similar. Is so cozy bulky and all but I live it. Wear with black skinny jeans and black sweater or turtleneck and boots. It looks rather cute kind of? I’m in S.California where everything is possible. Lol! When I arrived to this country we landed in Chicago for 4 years there it gets more dressy I miss seeing handsome tall men in a trench coats in downtown and the beautiful decorations. Had an aunt who worked in Marshall’s Field’s that was fancy!

[sandiland]

you really do such a great job on these videos❣️👍

[nightraven]

I love the gray boots, where can I find them??!

[Pluscelamemechose]

I'm enjoying these videos. I'm going shopping before Thanksgiving, and I know what to look for-ward to!

[Reennae]

I did my own version of the plaid coat with a beautifu black/white plaid Tilley shirt. It comes out at a perfect length for petites when worn outside the pants/jeans unbuttoned.

[eliv.]

Wise tips, Chi Li! The length of coats and garments in general matters a lot. It's a question of proportions. That mirror friend happens to tell no lies but sometimes we pay attention and sometimes not. 😉

[yvettebennett]

Your tips are always so helpful. I am slowly buying things according to your tips. My jackets dont all compliment me but I cant buy any new ones so I just make do.
Thank you.

[laurac]

Any tips for larger petite women? Who don’t have a defined waistline. I’m not inclined to ever tuck in my shirt. It doesn’t feel comfortable or look good when I do.

[KasSommers]

Your videos are really helpful for short women. I do think that "mulberry silk" is a deceptive term though. It simply means that the caterpillars are fed exclusively on mulberry leaves before they spin their cocoons. They are then killed before they can hatch into moths, and the silk from the cocoon is unwound into a long fibre. Not very kind to the animals.

[KatnDog]

I really need some advice for summer wardrobe. I literally changed my entire style after watching your videos. B it so far I seem to only know what to wear in the winter. I have wide shoulders and a little bit of a belly, so I really need to know how to hide those in the less forgiving times when you have to show more skin.