Theory is one of my all-time favorite clothing lines for office wear. They carry petite and small sizes in jackets, dresses, and tops, and 00-4 sizes in pants. Always exemplar, Theory never disappoints. As a P or 00 in the company’s sizing, the tops and pants fit me to perfection. The line caters to a hip, younger audience, and translates seamlessly into the workspace. When I want to look polished and professional at work and client meetings, I rely on Theory.

The downfall? The pant legs are always too long. This means my tailor must spend a bit of quality time with the length, in addition to removing the pockets.

Several stores in L.A. carry Theory; however, few carry the smaller sizes. Below is a list of stores and outlets in Los Angeles and Southern California that carry sizes 00 and 0.

If you like outlet shopping, Theory has two outlets in Southern California and one in Las Vegas. The Desert Hills outlet in Cabazon is by far the most accommodating, with an affordable selection. About an hour and a half outside of L.A., it is well worth the drive.

Aching for Theory outside the L.A. area? Their Web site has a store locator. And should you prefer the mall, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Bloomingdales carry this sophisticated line.

Online:

Shop Bop has a fantastic selection of Theory for the office and for play.

Stores:

Bloomingdales - The Beverly Center Bloomingdales has a large variety of petite sizes and a great selection of slacks. Manned with fantastic buyers, I always find a varied selection. Not to mention, the accommodating sales staff will pull everything off the rack and into your dressing room should you ask.

Saks Fifth Avenue - The selection at the Rodeo Saks had minimal pieces in 00 and 0, but carries an abundant selection of 2s and 4s.

Fred Segal
8100 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(866) 654-4577
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Jill Roberts
417 North Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 860-1617
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Lisa Kline
136 South Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 275-0729
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Theory Outlets — All outlets carry size 00 and 0.

Camarillo Premium Outlets
850 East Ventura Blvd., Space 0728
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 338-5628
camarillo@theory.com
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Desert Hills Premium Outlets
48650 Seminole Drive, Suite 912
Cabazon, CA 92230
(951) 922-1339
cabazon@theory.com
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Las Vegas Premium Outlets
875 South Grand Central Pkwy., Suite 1620
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 386-5022
lasvegas@theory.com
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