I’m a short girl. Except for some impracticalities I’m usually not really aware of it. So, I don’t really care about my height and don’t try to make myself look taller. And besides, I’m only 5”2 so, who would I be kidding. For those girls who are not comfortable with their height here’s few tips from petit.about.com to add length and reduce bulk to help you appear longer and leaner.
1.
Wear Monochrome
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Dress all in one
colour from your top to your shoes. Don’t forget to match your tights or
stockings to your outfit too. Dark colours slim, so try black, navy, charcoal,
burgundy, deep green, or purple.
2.
Wear Clothes That Fit Well
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Wear garments
that fit you well. Fitted or semi-fitted clothing looks better on petites than
loose-fitting apparel. Avoid garments that have a lot of design ease because
all that extra fabric adds bulk and can make short women look heavier than they
really are. (Also, avoid clothes that are to tight, for they add bulk, red.)
3.
Wear vertical lines
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Select clothes
with vertical lines. They don’t need to be striped. Vertical seam lines, such
as princess seams, will do the trick. (Do remember it’s actually horizontal
stripes that make you look slimmer. So, if its bulk reduction your going for,
wear horizontal stripes, red.)
4.
Wear V-shapes
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Choose tops and
jackets with V-shaped or U-shaped necklines. These neckline styles aid in
creating the illusion of height.
5.
Wear High Heels
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Wear high heels.
It’s the easiest way to add height. Pumps and sling-backs are terrific, but
avoid shoes with ankle straps. The strap breaks up the desirable vertical line,
and makes the wearer appear shorter.
If you're worried about comfort, try high
heels, such as the Cole Haan brand with air technology to cushion your feet.
6.
Avoid Bulky Garments
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Watch out for
bulky or highly textured fabrics. There’s no need to avoid texture completely,
but stay away from fabrics with a lot of loft. We want to appear taller, not
broader. For sweaters, thin works better than thick.
7.
Avoid Oversized Handbags
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Stay away from huge
handbags. Oversized bags are so big that they can seem to overwhelm short
women. Select purses of medium size instead so that your bag will be in
proportion to your smaller frame.
8.
Skip Minis
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Skip the
mini-skirts and mini dresses. Although minis look great on women with long,
slender legs, they don’t have the same effect for shorter women. The hem of a
mini-skirt worn by a petite woman falls across a thick part of the thigh,
making it more noticeable and making shorter legs look even shorter.
9.
Keep Belts Narrow
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Keep belts slim
and match them to your outfit if you want to wear a belt. Wide or contrasting
belts cut the figure in half and break up the vertical illusion that we want to
achieve.
10.
Choose Pants With Straight Legs
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Wear jeans and
pants with straight legs. To keep a slim line, choose pants without cuffs,
bulky pockets, or pleats.
Most important though is... Just don't care! ;)
Love ya's!!
Xoxo Marina
Thank for all o the tips !
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