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Try stores catering to Asian women (especially if you have a straighter figure). Places like Uniqlo and Artizia are becoming more common in the US. And have smaller sizes.
Or try the Euro "fast-fashion" brands like Zara and Mango.
Bebe, guess, and Ann Taylor. Ann Taylor has a large petite section and I think they run true to size. Also express is good for jeans but the tops are kind of co-edish.
What? Ive never seen any stores that cater to Asian women.
Oh they exist. Japanese brands like Uniqlo of course. And then the Canadian brand Artizia targets the smaller framed asian woman. If I recall the start at xxs in many items. These brands also tend to use a smaller waist hip gap too. Like typical american brands use 9-10 inches as the gap between. The brands catering to asian women tend to pick an ~7-8 inch gap.
Uniqlo chart
Artizia chart
Notice that Uniqlo's largest size has 34" waist and 41" hips. Typical American/European brands would pair a 34" waist with about 43-44.5 inch hips.
Also try Australian brand Cotton On. This brand is cut a little smaller than the typical american brand. Especially for pants. Size Guide | Cotton On
Notice how the smallest hip measurement is actually a couple inches bigger than the ones for Artizia and Uniqlo. Zara is assuming that the women are more pear shaped than the other brands.
The thing is, no matter what size you are, you want to find brands that use fit models with similar proportions to yours. (i.e. are they using "B" cup models or "F" cup models. Are they picking models with "fuller" thighs or "slimmer" ones. "Hourglass" or "banana" or "apple" shaped. Short or long torsos.... all this stuff has a big impact on proper fit!
Try stores catering to Asian women (especially if you have a straighter figure). Places like Uniqlo and Artizia are becoming more common in the US. And have smaller sizes.
Or try the Euro "fast-fashion" brands like Zara and Mango.
^^^ Yes, those are excellent brands in terms of small sizing.
Also, becoming adept at mixing and matching from some of the "younger" stores is key. You can go into these shops and avoid the trendier styles but find the perfect jeans/pants, solid t-shirts, etc.
I am size 2, so I am not that small like you guys but I recommend Urban Outfitters, I know its young store, 20-30s, but even if you are older you can still find really elegant dresses sometimes. I go and buy black dresses and find great jeans. They carry size 24 jeans...and xs dresses.
Where do you shop??? Does it seem like clothes are getting bigger? I mean seriously, maybe its because I am in the midwest but I can't find anything to fit me in a size 0! And I am 32, so I am not interested in shopping in the junior's section!
I tried White House Black Market- their size 0 was too big. I tried Limited/Express/Arden B....again all too big. I went into Macys and many of the lines only carry size 2 and up. I asked them why? They said it was just supply and demand...they sell the larger sizes so they stock the larger sizes.
Basically the only clothes I purchase are BEBE in a 0, but it gets old buying the same brand over and over. They do have some higher end items, its not just club clothing, I have well tailored pants and shorts from them but I want to branch out to another brand!
And although I am 5'3" I can not fit into a petite because my inseam is too long...
Maybe my options will grow when we move to Florida in a few months...I hope so but until then any advice?
I'm petite (size 2), however I can wear a size 0 (depending on the clothing type/style). I recommend Anne Taylor's Loft if you're interested in professional business clothing.
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These brands also tend to use a smaller waist hip gap too. Like typical american brands use 9-10 inches as the gap between. The brands catering to asian women tend to pick an ~7-8 inch gap. 
