Coming from someone who is 5’4, I feel your pain. Going through rack after rack at clothing stores saying, “This will drown me” or “I think this is supposed to hit my thighs and it’s touching my knees”, can be pretty discouraging. Plus, wearing 5 and 6 inch heels constantly makes you want to crawl into a corner and cry. But fret not, there are many #style #tips that can make you appear #taller! And personally, I’ll take every hypothetical inch that I can get. Below are some tips that can help and different garments that you can browse. Just click the pictures to #shop!
Nordstrom / PAIGE Denim – ‘Canyon’ High Rise Bell Bottom Jeans (Nottingham)
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#Jeans that are super fitted throughout the leg and #flared at the end make your legs look SO long. Make sure the hem rests at the top of your shoes and the waistband hits your natural waist! Add a pair of 3 or 4 inch heels, and you’ll make the shortest #ladies extremely #leggy!
BDG / Urban Outfitters – High-Rise Sunray Denim Short
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The key to wearing shorts/skirts/pants: Either go #short or #long, don’t wear anything in between. Wearing something that hits your knees or calves will just look awkward and cut your legs off at weird places.
ZARA – High Waisted Leggings
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When wearing #fitted pants, like skinny jeans or leggings, make sure the hem meets your ankle. If it’s any higher you’ll be wearing capri pants and that makes #short women look even shorter. Also, darker #denims are much more helpful than lighter shades in making you look taller!
7 For All Mankind – The Ankle Skinny in Multi Grey Stripe
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Wearing #vertical #stripes is the oldest trick in the book. Luckily for you, stripes are extremely stylish this season!
H&M – Maxi Skirt
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This particular #maxi skirt is ideal for us small people. First, it doesn’t cut you off at an awkward length. Second, it’s #highwaisted giving the illusion that you have long legs. Third, the slits create flattering vertical lines that elongate your gams. Lastly, the smaller print is perfect because it won’t look large and off-balance on your petite frame. Pair the skirt with heels or ankle boots to make yourself look even taller.
Cotton On – Violet Zip Through Tube
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Fitted clothes also makes you look taller by emphasizing your lines! Wearing baggy outfits just drags your frame down.
American Apparel – Natural Denim Circle Skirt
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#Monochrome, monochrome, monochrome. Wearing too many colors will break up your body and create a big awkward mess. Wearing a monochrome outfit, using one color or mixing one color with white, creates one large vertical line on your body. This elongates your entire frame!