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I tried a ton of Lululemon clothes — 7 things that work best for petite women (trust me, I'm 5'2"!)

As someone who typically wears an extra small, I found the best Lululemon fall styles for petite frames.

Farah Khan
woman taking mirror selfies wear black lululemon puffer vest, green lululemon zip-up hoodie and white lululemon windbreaker
I'm 5'2" and usually wear an extra small or small. Here are the best petite-friendly styles to shop at Lululemon. (Photos via Farah Khan)

As a petite shopper (I'm 5'2 and usually wear a size small or extra small), finding pieces that fit well yet keep me cozy during the fall and winter has always been a challenge. Oftentimes, chunky and oversized items tend to make it look like the clothes are wearing me — rather than the other way around.

One of my favourite places to shop for petite-friendly styles is Lululemon — I find their clothing to be stylish and comfortable without making me look like a little kid. As we get into winter, I put several of Lululemon's new arrivals to the test to see how they work for petite body types. Scroll down to check out my honest review of each piece I tried.

Align High-Rise Pant with Pockets 25" and Perfectly Oversized Cropped Crew

woman wearing lululemon sweatshirt and leggings
I'm wearing the Perfectly Oversized Cropped Crew Stripe in a size 4 and the Align High-Rise Pants with Pockets 25" in a size 8. Photo via Farah Khan.

These classic black Align High-Rise tights have quickly become my everyday go-to. They are so soft, comfortable and also feature pockets, which are a must-have for my leggings. At 5'2", I find that shopping for bottoms is always an issue — but these come in four different lengths, and the 25" long pair fits perfectly (I wear a size 8 in these). If you're even shorter than I am, there's also a 23" version.

The Perfectly Oversized Cropped Crew is really a perfect mix of style and comfort. I was really impressed by the fabric — it's truly so soft and breathable. I love that it can be paired easily with almost anything — tights, jeans, sweats or skirts. For petite shoppers, the cropped length is key, as it gives off a relaxed, cozy fit with just enough slouch to look effortless on my body type. I took a size 4 and while I like the fit, if you prefer a slightly more fitted look and don't want to have to roll up the sleeves, I would size down — the sleeves do run a bit long.

Wunder Puff Cropped Vest

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I'm wearing the Wunder Puff Cropped Vest in a size 4. (Photo via Farah Khan)

The Wunder Puff Cropped Vest is a great layering piece for those in-between weather days — or it can be tossed on over another jacket when it gets colder. It's light yet insulated enough to keep you toasty. I love how well it fits — while I find many puffers to be overwhelming, the cropped length on this one works great for my petite frame. I snapped this up in a size 4, and I like that there's still room to layer and plenty of room to move around in it. Overall, it's a great transition piece that actually looks good on petite bodies.

Scuba Oversized Full-Zip Hoodie

woman wearing a lululemon hoodie (Photo by Farah Khan)
I'm wearing the Scuba Oversized Full-Zip Hoodie in an XS/S (Photo by Farah Khan)

The Scuba Oversized Full-Zip Hoodie is so comfortable — it's great for everyday, casual wear. It's cut oversized but not too long, which I love. I'm wearing XS/S, but I do wish it was a bit more fitted to give a bit more shape around the waist.

Hold Tight Long-Sleeve Shirt and Wunder Under SmoothCover High-Rise Tights 25"

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I'm wearing the Hold Tight Long-Sleeve Shirt in Bone in a size 4.(Photo by Farah Khan).

The Hold Tight Long-Sleeve Shirt is my new favourite staple and definitely lives up to the promise of being an everyday top that feels like second skin. It's soft and snug — perfect for layering or wearing on its own. I went with a size 4, but if you want a more roomy fit, I would size up since this definitely runs very snug. Overall, it's such a breathable and versatile top that you can reach for anytime. I'm definitely going to be buying more colours in this.

As for the Wunder Under SmoothCover High-Rise Tights, it's worth noting that the fabric on these is slightly thicker than the Align tights. That said, they're still soft and smooth and are great for everyday or low-intensity activities. They come in two lengths — as with the Aligns, I went with the 25" inseam one, which fits perfectly on my shorter frame. I do wish it had side pockets like the Aligns, but the back pocket is a plus.

Always Effortless Jacket

woman wearing a lululemon jacket
I'm wearing the Lululemon Always Effortless Jacket in Bone in a size 4. (Photo by Farah Khan)

Given how lightweight the Always Effortless jacket is, I wasn't sure how warm it would keep me — but it features a surprisingly cozy lining. I love how versatile it is; it can be paired with pretty much anything and is a classic fit that leaves room to layer which is great for the transitional weather. I stuck with my usual size 4, but for a fitted look, I would size down.

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