Most women want a perfectly slim, tall silhouette, but many of us petite girls can only dream of being that stately. Why only dream it when you can do it? Making minor tweaks to your style can make you look lean and tall and will have all your girlfriends asking how you do it. Check out these 15 great styling tips!
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Choose Quality Shapewear
Shapewear brings out your curves in all the right places (hello, ample bosom and rear) while slimming and smoothing your thighs, stomach, and arms. You’ll look more streamlined, improving the appearance of every outfit you wear.
Get Your Clothes Tailored
Petite ladies know all too well that rarely do clothes come off the rack that are ready to wear. Shirt sleeves and pants are too long, and sometimes hems are too short. Investing in a quality tailor can make a world of difference in how your clothes fit, improving your self-confidence.
Slim Your Sleeves
Puffy sleeves have been on trend for years now, but they’re not flattering if you want to look slimmer. Instead, go for straighter, simpler sleeves without any flares, ruffles, or flourishes. Quarter-sleeves also create the illusion of tallness.
Go High-Waisted
From jeans to trousers, yoga pants, and leggings, high-waisted or high-rise bottoms can make you look like you’ve grown a few inches, especially when paired with a tucked-in shirt. Wear straighter-cut jeans for a slimmer shape, and avoid large flares that overwhelm your ankles. They can make you look shorter.
Wear Streamlined Cardigans
Cardigans are a classic, and you likely have many in your closet. Rather than wearing a chunky, cable-knit cardi, switch to one that’s finer, thinner, and clings more to your frame. Dark colors will make you look leaner, while the length of the cardigan (which should be about duster length) will make you appear taller.
Elongate Your Jewelry
What kinds of jewelry do you normally pair with your outfits? Long, fine, delicate jewelry achieves an illusion of height while also making you look slimmer. Don’t wear jewelry that ends at your neckline, as you’ll appear shorter than you want.
Add a Scarf
Fashion scarves are here to stay, and it’s a good thing, too, as they’re a valuable accessory for elongating your neck. Wear thinner scarf fabrics rather than knit winter scarves.
Increase Your Bag Size
Most petite ladies likely stay away from large bags to avoid looking swallowed up and overwhelmed, but a bigger purse make makes you look smaller by comparison. Plus, you get more storage space for your everyday items, so it’s a win-win.
Wear More V-Cuts
Let’s talk necklines. V-shapes remain the most flattering for lengthening your frame, as they make your torso look longer.
Try a Skinny Belt
When wearing single-colored outfits or monochromatic dresses, a skinny belt will be new your best friend, especially a colorful or patterned belt. The belt cinches your waistline, giving you an hourglass shape.
Skip the Strappy Shoes
I love a good pair of strappy shoes as much as the next gal, but they’re no good if you want to look taller and slimmer. The straps make your ankles look shorter, and most strappy shoes are bulky to boot. Gladiator sandals are especially egregious!
Put on a Pencil Skirt
The penultimate business attire for a slimmer silhouette, the pencil skirt also elongates your legs. A black skirt is a classic, but experiment with other hues to match your wardrobe staples.
Wear Shoes That Match Your Skin Tone or Outfit
Shoes that match your outfit create more seamlessness from head to toe, making you seem taller. For example, your shoes should be black if you wear a primarily black outfit and skin-colored when sporting dresses or skirts.
Master Monochrome
Wearing a single color can elongate and slim your body. You don’t have to wear exclusively black or dark colors, either. Experiment with bright, vivid, and bold hues that suit your personality and tastes.
Wear Pointed Heels
Naturally, high heels will make you seem taller than wearing flat-toed shoes, but the shape of the shoe matters. Pointed heels also lengthen your feet compared to rounded shoe shapes.
Wear Full Length Pants
You’ll be surprised if I tell you that longer pants make you look slimmer!
But that is the truth- because longer pants can give your body an elongated silhouette, which can effective make you look taller and leaner.
Wear updo
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Your hairstyle plays a role in how you look overall!
Whenever you put your hair up, you will notice you appear taller and leaner.
The reason is simple- updos not only visually add height, but also make your face the focus, which is why this is one of the most effective hacks to look taller.
