Petite professionals, hear this: You don’t have to settle for Ann Taylor (and the like) for smart office attire.

Follow my lead: I frequent BCBG for stylish work clothes. And why? Because its size 0 / XXS fits me oh-so-well with a line that caters to a size 32 bust, 25 waist, and 35 hip.

BCBG suits are equal parts sexy and professional. Size XXS is a comfortable fit around the shoulders, and the leg length is perfect — a reoccuring problem for little me. I wear BCBG’s suits almost exclusively — not only for the fit, but because the colors and fabrics are more appealing than the usual, bland neutral-toned petite suits.

While in NYC last weekend, I paid a visit to the Flatiron BCBG boutique on 5th Avenue. And, as expected, its sales staff was duly educated in BCBG merchandise and sizing. So I asked about petite sizing, and just how many of those coveted sizes arrive per order. This particular shop generally orders five size XXSs in tops and dresses, and five size 0s in pants and skirts, and only one or two size 5s in all shoe and boot styles.

All things considered, I’m impressed.

Most shops order a mere one XXS size per style, and even that varies per order. Same goes for retail boutiques and larger stores such as Nordstrom’s and Dillard’s.

Another BCBG option for XXS is their BCBGirls lines. And while the styles are a bit more youthful, its flare adds a much-needed kick to the solid colors and straight lines of a typical professional gal’s wardrobe. Their size chart varies from BCBG: the size 0 / XS caters to a size 32 bust, 25 waist and 35 hip.

BCBG locations run the gamut in SoCal. In LA, you can find BCBG XXS sizes at the following locations:

BCBG: Max Azria - Hollywood & Highland Center
6801 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 463–1922

BCBG: Max Azria - Rodeo Drive
443 North Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 275–3024

BCBGirls & BCBG: Max Azria - Melrose
8026 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 658–8083

BCBGirls at BCBGirls - Citadel Outlets
100 Citadel Drive
Commerce, CA 90040
(323) 722–8313

The best BCBG boutiques in NYC:

BCBGMAXAZRIA - Flatiron
168 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10010
(212) 989–7307

BCBGMAXAZRIA - SoHo
120 Wooster Street
New York, NY 10012
(212) 625–2723

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