Flats are super comfy, but for petite girls like me who are not so blessed with height, they may not seem to be the easiest to pull off. But with the right style coordinates, you can definitely achieve a more flattering silhouette to work around your petite frame.
Here are 25 outfit ideas that every short woman must try!
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Suede jacket
Suede jacket adds texture to your look and its distinctive design can create a flattering focal point. This can be balanced out by wearing flats that come in a matching color as the jacket.
Lace cami and gray jeans
White sneakers are very versatile and they can definitely look good with pretty much anything! If you’re going for a casual look, wear them with a layered shirt and cami top, along with a rugged pair of jeans.
Fit and flare dress
A fit and flare dress features a universally flattering silhouette that highlights your waist definition. This silhouette can be very elongating and wearing skin tone flats with it can help visually lengthen your legs even more.
Long sleeve button shirt and mini skirt
The long length of the sleeves and the short length of the skirt create a good proportional ratio that can give you a leaner and taller figure. Wear this ensemble with skin tone flats and you’ll surely make your legs look longer.
Eyelet blouse and dark-washed jeans
The unique details of the eyelet fabric will draw the eyes upwards while the dark wash of the jeans can cut off some visual weight off your lower body. This chic pairing can look more stylish with white sneakers!
Cable knit sweater and mini skirt
The details of a cable knit skirt can attract attention which can detract the eyes from focusing on your shorter frame. Meanwhile the short length of the skirt exposes more of the legs, resulting in a longer and leaner frame.
Cropped jacket and straight leg jeans
The crop length of the top helps you achieve the golden mean ratio by giving more space for your legs. Flat shoes can complement the streamlined silhouette of straight leg jeans by maintaining a balanced proportion.
Crochet top and black jeans
The combination of a crochet top with black jeans can give you that feminine charm and urban sophistication. Wearing flat shoes with this ensemble can work with the laid-back aesthetic of the crochet top while adding a touch of elegance to the overall look.
Cable knit top and paper bag pants
The unique texture of the top and the shape of the paper bag pants can create a balanced and relaxed look that can go very well with loafers or mules. I suggest you go for flats that come in neutral colors to make them very versatile.
Button-down shirt and mini skirt
Button-down shirts have this classic effortlessly chic charm that goes very will with preppy mini skirts. The mini length of the skirt can elongate your legs and therefore work well with flats.
Button shirt and white shorts
The shorter length of the shorts share the same elongating principle as mini skirts. This makes your legs look more extended while the open neckline of the button shirt helps draw the eyes upwards.
Butterfly sleeves top and high-rise jeans
The volume and visual interest that the butterfly sleeves create gets balanced out by the fit of the high-rise jeans. This ensemble can also look good with flats especially if you tuck the top into the jeans.
Black cropped jacket and black jeans
A monochromatic black outfit can also create a visually continuous straight line that can give your look a sense of verticality. This can give you a more cohesive look, especially if you also wear matching black trainers.
Belted maxi dress
A belted maxi dress can also look very flattering or petites because of how it cinches at the waist and create a straight unbroken vertical line to give you a taller and leaner apperance.
White shirt and navy pants
This simple outfit can also look nice with flats, especially if you’d like something minimalist and casual. The dark shade of the pants can help take out some visual weight off your lower body for a leaner look.
V-neck top and midi skirt
V-neck and pleats make an amazing combo for petite girls because both a super visually elongating! If you’re wearing a plain-colored top and skirt, try going for animal print flats to add more interest to your look.
Tie-front shirt and straight-leg jeans
A tie-front shirt can make your top more interesting and unique compared to the usual full tuck. In addition, if you’re wearing sneakers, folding the cuffs of your straight-leg jeans can also contribute to the elongating effect of your outfit.
Tie-front shirt and pleated skirt
A pleated skirt can bring a sense of verticality to your look thanks to its vertical folds. Pair with a casual button shirt and skin tone oxfords and you have an outfit perfect for spring or summer!
Smocked mini dress
Mini dresses can also work perfectly well with flats because of how they expose more of the legs. A skin tone pair of flats will help give the illusion of height by making your feet and legs look more visually connected.
Sleeveless turtleneck and skinny jeans
Sleeveless turtleneck tops can also be very chic and versatile! For a casual look, pair it with high-rise skinny jeans and sneakers for an effortlessly stylish aesthetic.
Puff sleeve blouse
Puff sleeves make your top more interesting and it’s also a good way to highlight your upper half. This will be the focal point of your look and a pair of simple flats can help balance your look out and not compete with the attention your top gets.
Olive jogger pants
Jogger pants feature a sporty and casual edge that will sure look with simple flats! It creates a flattering silhouette that skims smoothly over the legs, making the look longer and leaner.
Off-the-shoulder top and beige pants
Wearing an off-the-shoulder top is also a good choice for petites as open necklines are generally elongating by drawing the eyes up. Pair it with beige pants to create a more muted but sophisticated look, along with your pair of white sneakers.
Monochromatic green outfit
Let’s steer away from the usual black and white monochromatic ensembles and try a softer and more unique shade like olive green. When paired with skin tone flats, you can create a visually continuous line that will elongate your legs.
