When you’re petite, you’d naturally want to achieve a taller and leaner appearance. Did you know that with the right wardrobe pieces, you can achieve that goal in an instant?
Here are 25 stylish outfits that you should try out if you’d like to look slimmer and taller!
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Fitted boyfriend jeans
The relaxed fit and high rise of boyfriend jeans can give you the illusion of longer legs. Wearing it with a waist-cinching top like a peplum blouse can really slim you down and make you look taller.
Belted dress
Waist definition is important when it comes to establishing a flattering proportion in your petite figure! Going for a belted dress will define your waist and create the illusion of a taller and slimmer appearance.
Black jeans
We all know how black is such a slimming color because of how it absorbs light. The dark shade will blur out shadows that cause additional visual weight.
Dark-washed jeggings
This also shares the same style principle as black jeans. Jeggings that come in darker shades will also make you look slimmer and taller, not to mention how comfy the fit is!
Black V-neck dress
V-neck styles create an elongating silhouette for its openness and the pointed neckline draws a vertical visual line that gives the illusion of a taller and slimmer frame. Choose a V-neck dress that comes in a universally flattering silhouette such as A-Line to make the most out of its visual effect!
Button down shirt
The vertical placement of the buttons will also help draw the eyes up and down. This will elongate your frame effectively.
Cropped cardigan
Pair your classy cropped cardigan with high-rise jeans and you’ll instantly see the changes in your proportion! The cropped length of the top gives more space to your lower body to have it visually extended.
Cutout mini dress
The strategic placement of the cutouts on the sides of the waist creates the illusion of a smaller waistline. Combine this design with the mini length of the dress and you can give yourself a taller and leaner look!
Dress with slit
What a great way to show off your legs! Slits expose a portion of your legs while also creating a vertical line that tricks the vision into creating a more elongated silhouette.
Dress with vertical patterns
Of course, vertical patterns will always be a very effective way when it comes to taking off some visual weight from your frame while also making you look taller. How it works is pretty simple – it brings a sense of verticality to your silhouette!
Fit and flare dress
A fit and flare dress features a shape that naturally accentuates the waist, elongates the legs, and creates a balanced silhouette, which perfectly enhances the appearance of height.
Flared jeans
Apart from its charming retro vibe, flared jeans also feature a silhouette that helps create the illusion of longer and slimmer legs. This also balances out your frame especially if you carry some weight in your midsection.
Halter jumpsuit
Halter necklines can also be very elongating because of how they accentuate the shoulders and elongate the torso. The streamlined look of a jumpsuit creates a continuous line that can visually lengthen and flatter a petite frame.
High rise straight-leg jeans
Anything that cinches and elevates the waistline can be very flattering for petite ladies who want a taller and leaner frame! To add to that, the relaxed fit of the straight leg also helps create better balance.
High waisted pants
Now for the more formal option, high waisted pants or trousers like these can also give you a more elongated look while keeping a polished appearance. High-waisted pants pair very well with dressier tops.
Matching denim outfit
Don’t be scared to go denim on denim! If you choose to wear a matching denim set in a darker wash, you’ll give yourself the appearance of a taller and slimmer body.
Monochromatic ensemble
A top and bottom that comes in the same shade or undertone prevents creating a visual break in your look. This results in a visually taller frame and slimmer look.
Peplum top
Don’t you love how feminine and dainty peplum tops are? They can also be a very elongating choice for petites because of how their ruffle overskirt defines the waist and elevates the waistline.
Pleated pants
Pleats, which are also known as vertical folds in fabric, create a sense of verticality that draws the eyes up and down. This is what gives your legs a longer and leaner look when you wear pants with pleats.
Striped button down shirt
The combination of vertical stripes and the vertical placement of the buttons in this shirt style can also help trick the eyes into thinking that you have a taller and more balanced appearance. As a style bonus, try doing the half tuck technique to visually elevate your waistline and make your legs look slimmer and longer.
Tie-string shorts
Shorts obviously expose more of your legs, which instantly makes you look taller and slimmer. For a comfy fit, try those that come in tie-string waistbands.
Vertical striped pants
Pants that have vertical patterns can be very helpful in creating an optical illusion of height. As they draw the eyes in a continuous straight line, it also helps give you a slimmer frame.
Wide leg pants
The forgiving fit and flowy nature of wide leg pants can also be a very elongating option for petites. Pair it with a top that features a cropped length and you’ll instantly give yourself a boost in height!
