Target Corporation's main retail subsidiary is Target Stores, with units in every state except for Vermont, Alaska and Hawaii.  Target has headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  The Target chain was founded by John Geisse and Douglas J. Dayton in 1962 when the first store was opened in Roseville, Minnesota.  There are currently over 1,500 Target locations and they are the fifth largest retailer by sales in the United States.  Target is also on the Internet Retailer's list of the top 500 retail web sites and sells more gift cards every year than any other retailer in the United States.  In the next three years, Target plans to open more retail stores and expand into Hawaii and Alaska.  Target, a component of the Standard and Poor's 500 index, was formerly traded as Dayton Hudson.   In 1902, George Dayton constructed a six-story building in Minneapolis and convinced the Goodfellow Company to move its department store there.  When the owner, Reuben Simon Goodfellow, retired and sold  his interest to George Dayton, the store name was changed to Dayton Dry Goods Company in 1903.  By 1910, the store was renamed to the Dayton Company.  After owning stores such as Lipmans and the Southdale shopping center, Dayton opened Target in 1962 with Geisse.  Today famous designers such as Isaac Mizrahi, Mossimo, Sonia Kashuk and Alice Temperley create affordable, fashionable clothing selections for Target.

Target is considered to be a discount department store and offers both trendy and traditional options at affordable prices for petites of every size and shape.  The Target website features a Size Basics Guide for general fitting and a Perfect Fit Guide for fitting jeans and pants to take the mystery out of sizing.  Petites can enjoy a variety of choices and size options by shopping at Target for every event in their lives ranging from sleepwear to career wear to leisure wear to bridal options.

Petite Tops and Sweater

From lovely knitted tees and tops to button up shirts to stylish sweaters, there are numerous options for petite sizes at Target.  Choose from cotton tees and polos with long sleeves, short sleeves or no sleeves, tank tops, shell tops and jersey knits.  Button up shirts are in stretch styles and cotton blends that go from work to leisure effortlessly.  Sweaters are available in every style from crew necks to cowl necks to v-necks to cardigans in cozy materials such as cashmere, cotton and merino wool.

Petite Dresses/Skirts

Petite have great dress options at Target including fashionable designs such as wrap, tunic, trapeze, babydoll, drop waist, charmeuse, drop waist and sweater in wearable cotton and polyester blends.  All type of skirts are available at Target including mini skirts, pleated skirts, straight skirts and tiered skirts in crepe, wool, flannel, velvet, denim and corduroy.

Petite Pants

Target features pants in several different styles so petites can find the perfect fit.  Pants are available in modern, contour, classic, low rise relaxed and low rise straight in classic designs such as khakis, chinos and houndstooth.  Target also features lounge pants with matching hoodie shirts and leggings for casual wear.

Petite Jeans

The Perfect Fit Guide at Target's website makes it easier for petites to choose the right size.  Target also offers jeans in various fits including boyfriend, wide leg, boot cut, straight and skinny so petites have access to the latest trends.

Petite Outerwear, Blazers and Jackets

Target features beautiful blazers for work and casual wear in materials such as wool, sateen, cotton and polyester blends, velvet and corduroy.  Blazers are available in long and short lengths, long and short sleeves and swing styles.  For relaxing times when petites want to be warm, there are fleece jackets with zippers.  To combat the weather, Target offers trenchcoats, peacoats, wool coats, dressy coats, leather and pleather coats, puffer jackets, vests and ski coats and pants.

Petite Sleepwear and Underwear

Petites can unwind in flannel pajamas, knit sleep shirts and terry robes from Target.  There are also great, practical underwear selections including bras, underpants, long underwear, camisoles and slippers.

Petite Activewear

The activewear at Target is made by Champion and includes cotton tops, hoodies, comfortable workout pants and shorts and sport bras for the active petite.

Petite Swimwear

Swimwear is available in all styles for every size at Target.  Petites can choose from bikinis, tankinis, monokinis, one-piece suit, skirted suits and cover-ups to look fantastic at the pool or beach.

Petite Bridal

A wonderful find for petites on a budget are the affordable, attractive bridal gowns offered at Target with matching veils, shoes, sashes, shoes, wraps and gloves to feel like a queen on that special day.

With so many diverse clothing options, petites can easily choose a wardrobe for all purposes at a reasonable price shopping at Target.