Another alternative are the 1/50 plastic figures for architectural models. Preiser make them and there are quite a few knock offs copies, usually much cheaper. You can generally find them in artists supply stores, often quite cheap. While they are quite slender, they actually match up pretty well with the taller Empress and Under Fire Cold War ranges. If you want to make them a bit shorter it’s a doddle to cut them at the skirt/dress hem and shave off a millimetre or two. Women in suits with bags are definitely in the mix, I have some myself.