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Being petite, blogger Monika Mandal knows all too well how tricky it can be to find the perfect fit. "It often means that when I buy clothes, they will require some form of alteration, so when I discovered Hobbs' petite range, I was beyond excited!" Here, she shares her favourite petite outfits from the collection.

SHOP THE PETITE COLLECTION

Photographed at home, fashion blogger Monika Mandal wears Hobbs petite red Saskia trench and Quin navy trousers.

SHOP THE PETITE COLLECTION

Photographed walking along her street, fashion blogger Monika Mandal wears Hobbs petite red Saskia trench.

Photographed at home, fashion blogger Monika Manda wears Hobbs petite red Saskia trench over the Ophelia black dress.

THE TIMELESS TRENCH

"When I slip on the Saskia trench coat, I find it fits beautifully through the body, the sleeves don't need to be shortened and it falls to the perfect knee-length. When I belt it, there isn't the usual excess fabric adding unflattering volume. It's such an iconic style, I know I'll be wearing it for many more seasons to come."

Photographed working from home, fashion blogger Monika Mandal wears Hobbs petite black Ophelia dress.

Photographed walking along her street, fashion blogger Monika Mandal wears Hobbs petite Ophelia black jacket and matching dress.

THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS

"Every well-curated wardrobe needs a LBD. I love the flattering shift shape of the Ophelia, the cap sleeves add the perfect amount of coverage for work, while the darts add interest. I've styled it with the coordinating Ophelia jacket, as the dress is made from the same fabric so it feels like a suit."

Photographed at home, fashion blogger Monika Mandal wears Hobbs petite Ophelia black jacket and matching dress.

Close-up of fashion blogger Monika Mandal fastening Hobbs petite Ophelia black jacket.

THE PERFECT JACKET

"With its single button fastening, the Ophelia jacket has a contemporary feel as well as a flattering silhouette that looks great with a pair of trousers or a dress. It's the perfect length for me, aligning to the tops of my hips. I love the attention to detail such as the stitch detailing around the collar."

Photographed at home, fashion blogger Monika Mandal wears Hobbs Eva silk shirt, petite Quin navy trousers and Bloomsbury black patent lace-up shoes.

Photographed at home on her phone, fashion blogger Monika Mandal wears Hobbs Eva silk shirt, petite Quin navy trousers and Bloomsbury black patent lace-up shoes.

THE RELAXED TROUSERS

"I love these tapered trousers. They look great with flats or heels and are incredibly comfortable to wear thanks to the quality of the fabric – they don't crease despite sitting at my desk all day. When I first put them on, I was pleasantly surprised that they fit perfectly on my waist, hips and inside leg. Finding trousers that fit can be a real challenge, but not in this instance!"