Garment size is an important factor when shopping for clothing. PETITE, SLIM, SMALL and LARGE are all terms used to describe the size of a garment. PETITE is a size that is 6 letters long and is typically used to describe clothing for shorter people. SLIM is a size that is 4 letters long and is usually used to describe clothing that is more form-fitting. SMALL is a size that is 5 letters long and is generally used to describe clothing that is not too tight or too loose. LARGE is a size that is 5 letters long and is usually used to describe clothing that is roomier than SMALL sizes.