The Best Activewear Brands for Petite Girls

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First off, being petite certainly has its blessings. While, historically, finding clothes for petite bodies hasn't been as easy as it could be, retailers have really expanded their range of petite offerings, and if we find that perfect holiday party dress but it happens to be too long, all that's required is a trusty tailor. Activewear, meanwhile, is a whole other beast. The thought of taking a workout top or leggings to a seamstress feels, if not silly, stressful. But don't fret—petite activewear does exist, and we are here to show you a few of our go-to places when searching for products that don't need to go under the knife.

Today, we are zeroing in on petite leggings, since those are the hardest to come by in the category. Whether the brands ahead have their own specific petite section or design their leggings in ways that cater to a smaller frame, the petite activewear ahead is guaranteed to look great on you. As a petite person myself, I can confidently say that the brands ahead offer up some of the most stylish and the best-fitting activewear to date. Ready to shop? Scroll down to shop the best petite activewear brands.

Athleta

Athleta has its own petite section, meaning shopping activewear you know will fit well is hardly a mystery with this brand. You can shop tops, bras, and bottoms all within the confines of your petite needs.

TLA by Morgan Stewart

TLA by Morgan Stewart is a newer cool-girl activewear brand that sells cropped leggings galore. Between the bright colors and adorable matching bra tops, you won't miss full-length leggings at all. "I designed The TLA by Morgan Stewart leggings with the petite girl in mind. Meant to hit mid-calf, they are the perfect length for tall or short girls and no need to have them hemmed," says Morgan Stewart, designer of the brand.

Outdoor Voices

Coming in at a solid 5'3", I can confidently say that Outdoor Voices creates some of my favorite leggings to date. Thanks to the shorter inseam, petite gals can rest assured that these leggings won't bunch or scrunch at the ankle. 

Lululemon

It's no secret that Lululemon leggings are loved by athletes of all kinds, but they are also highly praised in the fashion world as well. With the ability to tailor the hem of your leggings right in the store, there's truly no restrictions on which product for petite girls here.

Lou & Grey

The inseam of Lou & Grey leggings averages around 25", which is a tad shorter than the usual legging inseam. Translation: less bunching and a better fit for your smaller frame.

Old Navy

Old Navy also has its own dedicated petite section filled with activewear of all kinds. However, the leggings stand out among the rest. With sleek designs and covetable colors, there's no sacrificing style in this petite section. 

Under Armour

Under Armour leggings offer up "short" sizes that have shorter inseams. While this is not exactly a full-blown "petite" section, this shorter length makes all the difference on a small frame.

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"Copy (200 words): Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Where and has worked at the company for nearly seven years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Sydney Sweeney, Lindsay Lohan, and Megan Fox. 


She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, and Milan, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Elle.com, HarpersBazaar.com, and Vogue.co.uk. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.