10 Pieces Every Petite Woman Needs in Her Closet

The first step in building an essential wardrobe is finding your foundation — those key pieces you can wear consistently over time. However, this task becomes considerably more difficult when you're a petite woman.

Traditionally, petite is defined as standing 5-foot-4 and under. Much like "plus-size," it's a category that the fashion industry sometimes treats as an afterthought but that actually includes many — after all, 43 percent of American women are petite, according to one study.

Finding stylish clothes that are flattering to a petite frame can be challenging. What styles and silhouettes should you look for when shopping for the basics — a coat, a blazer, a top, a dress, or pants? As part of our #PowerLook series, we're here to show you how to build your best wardrobe to look and feel your most self-confident, stylish self.

Click ahead for 10 pieces every petite woman needs in her closet.

What do you get when you combine perfect style with perfect fit? Perfect confidence — and an outfit that's your #PowerLook. Find yours with Yahoo Style’s complete guide to fashion that makes you feel invincible, and post your #PowerLook to be featured on our feed!