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Testing petite girl styling tips – Oversized Accessories 

26/07/2017

Third up in the testing petite styling tips series is avoiding oversized accessories. Now this could be interpreted in a couple of ways (i.e it could mean anything from handbag to sunglasses) but my common sense says it’s referring to handbags as that’s what is pictured. 
I’ve only got one oversized handbag from Topshop which I bought a couple of years ago – it’s a long time fave and usually makes an appearance when I’m out for the night as it can hold so much stuff in! 
However for the purpose of this post, I decided to trawl through old photos (I also found one of me rocking an old oversized Mulberry bag too) and pull out my trusty bag to wear a couple of times this week to put the theory to the test;


I love this handbag and I don’t think it dominates my overall looks – if anything I feel sassy AF rocking an oversized bag! 

If anything makes me look smaller, it’s my 6ft5 fiancé 😂



So is there any justification to this styling tip? I personally think no – I think defining what constitutes as oversized would give a better understanding as to what the purpose of this tip is, but small girls can rock oversized accessories and not worry about looking smaller! 
Until next time… 
Gaby xxx

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  1. woohoocrossstitch says

    26/07/2017 at 4:36 pm

    I admit to laughing out loud when your largest accessory popped up! I think you’re right though….the stylists got it wrong. You rock every over-sized accessory! xxx

    Reply
    • Gabrielle Banner says

      26/07/2017 at 7:42 pm

      Hahaha!! Thank you Mum, I’m all about the oversized accessories 😉❤️ xxxx

      Reply
  2. Elephants Voice says

    30/07/2017 at 8:40 pm

    This made me giggle! Loved the comment about your fiancé and his height compared to your own!
    Reaaally enjoyed this xo

    Reply
    • Gabrielle Banner says

      30/07/2017 at 8:41 pm

      Haha thank you and glad it made you chuckle – I’m achieving what I set out to with my blog 🤗❤️

      Reply
  3. Sarah Eliza says

    30/07/2017 at 9:22 pm

    I love a big bag! And while I’m short, I never feels like the size drowns me out 🙂
    Sarah x
    saraheliza.co.uk

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    • Gabrielle Banner says

      30/07/2017 at 9:43 pm

      Definitely not! Shout out to my fellow short girl! Xx

      Reply
  4. GirlfromGhana says

    30/07/2017 at 9:25 pm

    Honestly, anyone can rock an oversized bag! It doesn’t matter your physique. You’ve obviously worked it in all the photos. You and your fiancé are cute, I love the height difference.

    Reply
    • Gabrielle Banner says

      30/07/2017 at 9:42 pm

      Hahha thank you! I agree that it doesn’t matter on your physique 🤗

      Reply
  5. Melissa 🌙 (@fruity_flamingo) says

    30/07/2017 at 10:53 pm

    I am short too and love to wear oversized bags, they look amazing don’t they!

    Reply
    • Gabrielle Banner says

      31/07/2017 at 6:33 am

      Yes!! No idea who decided us little ones shouldn’t wear them!

      Reply
  6. Kayleigh Zara says

    31/07/2017 at 12:08 am

    I absolutely love oversized bags! I think they’re amazing even regardless of being a style form, I just like to carry a lot around with me haha x
    Kayleigh Zara 🌿www.kayleighzaraa.com

    Reply
    • Gabrielle Banner says

      31/07/2017 at 6:33 am

      Haha me too – all but the kitchen sink 😉😂 xx

      Reply
  7. makeupbykaelin says

    31/07/2017 at 1:39 am

    I’m petite too, and I honestly love oversized bags! I work and go to school, so I need a lot of stuff with me. Plus they’re fab, so why not?
    xx Kaelin | makeupbykaelin.com

    Reply
    • Gabrielle Banner says

      31/07/2017 at 6:33 am

      Definitely!! And I just like being able to haul around all the food 😂 xx

      Reply
  8. Jasmin N says

    31/07/2017 at 4:50 am

    I’m super short as well (160cm) and I had no clue something might make you look even more smaller – except super long other half 😀 thanks for this!

    Reply
    • Gabrielle Banner says

      31/07/2017 at 6:34 am

      Hahaha!! There’s definitely a thing with short girls and tall guys!!

      Reply
  9. girlmissguided says

    31/07/2017 at 11:24 am

    Great blog, love your photos. I love oversized bags – everythingmissguided.wordpress.com

    Reply
    • Gabrielle Banner says

      31/07/2017 at 3:25 pm

      Thank you lovely!

      Reply
  10. aumarianblog says

    01/08/2017 at 12:34 pm

    Great post!! I honestly have a problem with oversized bags! I love them, but I just can´t sometimes, I think it depends on preferences, but definetly regardless the physique it looks amazing.
    Marian
    aumarianblog.wordpress.com

    Reply
    • Gabrielle Banner says

      01/08/2017 at 1:22 pm

      They’re definitely Marmite – love em or hate em! Thank you! X

      Reply
  11. Ashley says

    03/08/2017 at 8:31 am

    Those handbags are beautiful!
    Ashley | hiyaitsashley.com

    Reply
    • Gabrielle Banner says

      03/08/2017 at 2:43 pm

      Thank you ☺️❤️

      Reply

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