What petite models do
- Commercial and catalogue: the biggest source of petite work — relatable faces for brands and e-commerce.
- Beauty, hair and hands: close-up work where height doesn't matter at all.
- Fitness, lingerie, petite fashion lines: segments that cast on proportion and look, not runway height.
Height and requirements
"Petite" generally means under about 5'7" (170 cm). Runway and high-fashion editorial usually stay out of reach, but a strong, well-proportioned look opens real commercial demand. Professionalism, good digitals and clear measurements matter more than the number on the tape.
See exact bands in our height requirements guide.