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Last Updated on May 17, 2021 By Chi

How to Look Tall in Flats

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No matter how tall or short we are, we all love to add a few extra inches to our frame. Since nobody can be expected to wear sky-high heels every day, petite gals should learn these 5 simple styling tips on how to look tall in flats that are guaranteed to add that extra height to your body …well, an illusion at least!

Table of Contents

  • Go with pointed flats
  • More skin make legs look longer
  • Nude or neutral colors are better
  • Ditch ankle stripe
  • Pair it with mini skirt

Go with pointed flats

It is a known fact that shoes with pointed toes lengthen your leg line.

More skin make legs look longer

Showing more skin on your foot is a simple way to extend the appearance of your height. The more skin an observing eye notices on your leg, the longer your leg will seem. The longer your leg seems, the taller you look.

It has been proven that perhaps THE most effective way to look taller in flats is to choose ballerinas or sandals that show off most of your feet. Always pick a pair that does not hide your feet.

Nude or neutral colors are better

Nude color shoe are the best friend of petite girls, as it creates the illusion that our feet/shoe are part of our legs thus make them look longer.

Keeping your shoes and leg coverings in the same color range makes it more difficult for the eye to distinguish where the leg ends and the foot begins, making your leg look longer as a result.

Ditch ankle stripe

Ankle straps cut your leg off with a horizontal line at the top of the foot, reducing the length of your leg as well as the appearance of height.

Pair it with mini skirt

A hemline that stops at the knee or above it looks flattering on women of short to average height. Showing more leg makes your legs look longer, which maximizes the illusion of height. So, when we are wearing flats in stead of heels, go with mini skirt and you will look much taller.

Hello there! My name is Chi Li, 5'2", founder of PETITE DRESSING, the clothing line for women 5'4" & under. Are you petite and have you been frustrated with what to wear?
This is an issue few truly understand and even fewer brands truly address.
Being petite myself, I have been writing about fashion for short women since 2016 and my brand petitedressing.com has touched the lives of millions.
My styling concepts for petite women not only focus on the perfect fit but also on flattering & elongating the petite frame for a lean silhouette, optimizing the proportions.
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