TIPS FOR PETITE WOMEN WHO WANT TO LOOK TALLER ?

Dear Friends & Fashionistas

Today's blog is a very helpful guide for all you ladies who are  petite ( which is under 5.4'', despite weight) and struggle finding outfits that fit your small frame. I had an awesome styling session with Rosa who has struggled with this issue her whole life. She is turning the BIG 40 and wanted to finally customize a look that best compliments her assets. Upon reviewing her styling goals, we created 5 outfits that best suited her petite body type and we established her signature style. I also sent her home with this very helpful comprehensive GUIDE on TIPS FOR LOOKING TALLER. This will come to great use when she is shopping on her own. I've included some photos from our styling session. I hope you find this guide helpful.

Here are the DO'S and DONT'S for PETITE WOMEN WHO WANT TO LOOK TALLER.

DO’S

1.Always shop in the petite department as the clothing is usually tailored to your petite frame

2.Dress in monochromatic (one color) outfits. It provides the illusion of a long vertical line

3.Best tops for you have V-necks, halters or have embellishments / beaded . This takes the emphasis away from your shorter legs and more focus on your upper body

4.Dresses with empire waists and V-neck wrap dresses are best. They create a shorter torso and makes your bottom half look lengthier 

5.Wide legged trousers with high heels. The pant hem must be an inch off the ground. This creates a super longer leg from the height of the heel.

6.High waisted skirts or pants are best as they create a longer bottom half. They elongate the leg

7.Dresses are preferred over skirts and cut just above the knee or floor length. Mid length cuts your body in half

8.Vertical stripes are best for pants. OF course, they will make your legs visually look longer

9.Platform shoes and nude pointed shoes or booties are your best friend. Anything that is similar to your skin tone to create the illusion of a never ending leg

10.Thin waist belts & smaller handbags are preferred.

11. Poof your hair up, tie it up in a fancy pony or in a messy bun. Showing off your neck makes you look much leaner and taller.

DONT’S

12.Avoid any shoes with ankle straps. They cut you off right where you the illusion of length

13.Avoid cropped leg pants or jeans. It cuts you where you don't want it to

14.Never wear a patterned print bigger than your fist.  

15. Never wear tops that pass your belly button or touch your bottom. This creates the illusion that your legs are shorter. Tops should either be tucked in or sit on the top of your waist. Long sweaters over leggings may not be the best outfit choice for you.

Fashionably Yours, 

MyFlair4Fashion by LianeMarie