If you are of short height then shopping for clothing is a bit difficult task. However, you should always remember that “Beautiful things often come in small packages”. Therefore, it becomes quite necessary to create an illusion with the dressing in order to look taller for shorter height girls, and this article is about how to create an illusion with clothing so that the short height girls look taller as compared to their height.
1.Wear flares
Now the 70’s fashion trends are on in this season so you may think of flares. These retro jeans really do have their place in the modern world. Therefore, this jeans helps everyone to appear to have really, really long legs. Being shorter height, you should opt for a high-waisted pair and the flare must start from the knee, and you can team it up with some high heels for maximum impact.
2.Tucking the shirt
As you are short so every shirt would be long for you. Keeping the long shirt about the pants would make you look shorter. Therefore, it would be good for you if you tuck in the shirt and thus creating an illusion of being taller than you are actually.
3.Go for asymmetrical dress
Now asymmetrical dree are huge in trend, so you can easily go for such types of dresses as it will really make you look taller. Such dresses helps to make the calf of your legs to look taller, but you should always remember to wear such dresses with heels.
4.Add a belt to elongate your legs
If you liked a dress which is a cross-seam, then you can opt for a belt it! This will help you to show off your natural curves and it will break up your body a bit. It will also make your legs to look super-long, which is a major plus and thus helping you to create an illusion of being taller.
5.Skip pants that bunch at the bottom
Now it is the time to skip those pants which tend to have bunch at the bottom. Such pants is likely to create a cankle look and make you appear shorter than you actually are. Therefore, you should try those pants that are likely to cut off at the ankle.
6.Wear ankle straps with cuffed pants
Ankle strap sandals are great but it is likely to work best if the ankle strap are hidden. This is because it can make your calf look bigger than it is and cuts off your legs in an unnatural way. You should try something lower to help give your legs all the height that they deserve.
7.Try a blazer with boxy shirt
Boxy shirts help you to make your shoulders look broader than they actually are. Therefore, it is an easy way to fix by throwing a blazer or jacket over it to soften it up a bit.
8.Avoid bat sleeve
Bat sleeves hit girls at the largest part of their arm and can be unflattering for most people despite of their shape or height. You should go with a longer sleeve to show off your guns in all their glory and thus creating a taller illusion.
9.Always cuff long shirts
Long-sleeve shirts is likely to give you a shorter look and you require to work too much with the fabric. Therefore, you should try to cuff your shirt and thus help to break up the design, and by doing this you can achieve a taller illusion.
10.Avoid long skirts
We have all heard s that short girls should stay away from long skirts and go with short skirts. While it is obvious that short skirts are flattering to short girls, but it is very much essential to know how to wear long skirts and make them look flattering despite of your short height. During winter season long skirts are very practical and can keep you warmer than short skirts. Therefore you should pair it with knee high boots. The key is the color of your skirt and of your boots should be of similar tone, and thus help you to have elongate legs and make you look tall.
11.Maxi dresses
Now a days, maxi dresses are quite in trend and if you too want to wear such dresses, then you should keep few things in mind before buying this dresses. You should opt for those maxi dresses that have some definition over straight cuts. You can even go cap or flower sleeves, ruffled bodice, etc. as it helps to create a taller illusion. You can bump such dresses with some chunky accessories but remember that they are not too much consuming.
12.Fabric matters
Not only is the size of the dresses but also the fabric helps to look taller. Being a petite girl you should opt for free flowing (lighter) fabric of the dresses. Dresses with lighter fabrics like organza, georgette, etc., are good to create a taller illusion.
13.Oversized Sweater And Denims
There is hardly anybody who looks as cute as a petite woman in an oversized sweater and jeggings, skinny denim or leggings. If you can get your hands on sweaters with in-built chokers, off-shoulders styles then it only gets better.
14.V-Neck Top And Ankle Length Boots
If you are petite girl then you should opt for V-neck or plunging necklines as they are likely to add length to your bodice and stretch out your upper body. You must also remember to wear them with ankle length boots instead of your regular heel. By doing this, you can make the outfit look quite interesting and also create a taller illusion.
Hope, this few tips would be helpful for you. However, always remember that whatever you wear, you must be comfortable and thus it will enable you to carry out the clothing in a smart way. Therefore, such fixes of clothing will help you to have a taller illusion as compared to your height.