There’s nothing worse than trying on really cute clothing that turns out to be too large, too long or make you look smaller or shorter than you already are. Being 5 feet tall with a longer torso and shorter legs, I’ve always struggled finding clothes that suited my body. I always hated having to alter my clothes to make them fit my body right.
It’s important to know how to style clothing items together, know which clothing items suit your body well and know which items to stay away from. Below, I’ll be sharing styling tips and clothing items that will compliment your body and make you look taller!
1. Fitted Ankle Bottoms
I’d say any pair of pants that are fitted and ankle length look great on petite women. They’ll give you the appearance of longer legs. You can also just take a regular pair of skinny jeans and just fold the bottom of the legs up to the ankle for a cropped look. I try to stay away from biker shorts, capris or cropped, wide leg bottoms because they make me look shorter and don’t elongate my legs as much.
2. High Waist Bottoms
I love anything high waisted because it not only slims my waist down, but it also makes my legs look longer! If you also have short legs, high waist bottoms are your friend. The next time you look for shorts, pants or skirts, make sure they’re high-waisted!
3. Floor-Length Wide Leg Pants
Oversized, wide leg bottoms have been trending lately and honestly, they look pretty good on petite women! I always make sure I get them high waisted so then it makes my legs look even taller and slimmer.
4. Crop Tops & Bodysuits
When it comes to tops, I try to stay away from oversized tops. They can make your body figure look even smaller. I think crop tops look great on petite women and make you look much taller. It makes your torso appear shorter and legs appear longer. Also, if you aren’t a fan of crop tops, you can always tuck your top in your bottoms or go with a bodysuit.
5. Oversized Outerwear
Any outerwear length looks great on petite women. But I have to say, oversized outerwear definitely makes you look much taller than if you were to wear cropped outerwear. Just make sure you don’t wear anything that goes past your calves, otherwise, it might actually make you look smaller.
6. Midi Dresses & Skirts
Midi dresses or midi skirts will make your legs look longer, as long as you pair them with the right top and shoes! Which brings me to my next point…
7. High Heels
High heels will always make you look taller! They not only give you extra height but they also make your legs appear longer. You don’t need to wear 6 inch heels to look taller. Any heel height will work. I usually only wear heels that are 3 inches tall and it already makes me look tall!
8. Knee-High & Thigh-High Boots
Knee-high and thigh-high boots will look great on petite women whether they’re flat or heeled. Because they’re so long, they help create the illusion of long legs. They look best when paired with a mini skirt, mini dress or even over a pair of jeans!
9. Jumpsuits
Being a petite woman myself, I know the struggle of finding a jumpsuit that isn’t too long for my legs. I always recommend purchasing cropped or ankle-length jumpsuits because they aren’t too long on my legs and fit just right! Like the other clothing items I’ve mentioned, jumpsuits will also make your legs appear longer and slimmer, making you look taller.
For more styling tips, I recommend checking out:
How to Hide Belly Fat When Wearing Crop Tops
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