When you are short, figuring out what to wear can be pretty difficult at times, especially when you want to make yourself look a little bit taller than you actually are.
Tip 1 : Tighter is Better
You may not be completely thrilled with the idea of wearing tight clothing, as it can be slightly uncomfortable. However, tighter is better. The reason is because it helps emphasize your figure, ultimately helping you look taller. When you wear baggier clothing, you will find that your figure will not be so visible, which will ultimately cause you to look shorter.
Tip 2 : Avoid Wearing Capris (3/4 pants)
If you are aiming to look taller, wearing these types of shorts is not going to help. They tend to make short people's legs look even shorter and maybe even a bit stubby. Rather stick to shorts that end just on the knee or above the knee. Keep in mind that the same rule applies to your skirts, those that end close to the ankles will make you look shorter, whereas those that end closer to the knee will help elongate your legs.
Tip 3 : Don't Wear Flat Shoes
If you are really wanting to look taller, flat shoes are not the best choice for you, and heels are the way to go. Becareful though, heels that are too high can cause you to look like you are trying too hard.
Tip 4 : Forget Everything You've Heard About Skinny Jeans
You have probably always been told that you should avoid skinny jeans because they can cause your legs to look chubbier and even make you look shorter. While this can be true in some cases, it is important to keep in mind that it is not always true. If you have slender legs, skinny jeans can help emphasize this. Darker colored skinny jeans are often the most complementary. One of the main reasons that skinny jeans may add length to your appearance is because they tend to add a slimming look, which is especially true about darker colored skinny jeans.
Tip 5 : Wear Long Shirts
Wearing shirts that are longer in length can cause your torso to look longer. This can add several "visual inches" to your entire body. It is most common for tank tops and t-shirts to be sold in longer lengths. You wil also be able to find long shirts for all seasons. Once again, keep in mind that tighter is better. A long, baggy shirt may cause your body to look both shorter and chubbier.
Tip 6 : Opt For Darker Colored Clothing
It is a known fact that being slimmer actually causes you to also look taller. Wearing darker colored clothing can actually make you look slimmer. Opting for colors such as black, navy blue, forest green, maroon, and chocolate brown can make you look slimmer and ultimately taller. Opting for darker colored tops and pants will both add length to your appearance.
Tip 7 : Use Layering to its Advantage
Although you may not realize it, when it is done right, layering can help your body look a lot taller. Of course, there are several things that you will want to keep in mind if you plan to layer. The first thing is that the darker colored shirt should always go on the outside, as this is the color that people will be the most focused on when they look at you. Another thing that you should keep in mind is the type of shirts that you are laying. It is often best to layer a v-neck shirt on top of a tank top, mainly because a v-neck shirt tends to add a longer appearance to the body.
Tip 8 : Choose the Right Hair Style
Although you probably think that your hair style has no effect on how tall you look, it can. Longer hair can make you to look shorter because it causes the eye to wander directly to your hair, rather than to your body. Opting for shorter hair styles will provide you with the tallest appearance because it will put more emphasis on your neck, rather than your hair. This is especially true if your neck is longer. Medium hair styles are also acceptable if you wish to look taller.
Tip 9 : Test Out Different Types of Stripes
Stripes are known to provide the visual length that you are hoping for. Most short people find that vertical stripes work the best for them.
Tip 10 : Emphasize With Bright Colors
Is there one part of your body that you really want to emphasize which will help you to look taller?
If you want to use your legs to make your whole body look taller, then you should try wearing bright colored pants. If you have a slim stomach, you may want to emphasize this using a brightly colored shirt. No matter what you decide on emphasizing, realize that bright colored clothing is probably the way to go. It is often best to match that with dark colored clothing (e.g. a bright pink shirt with dark colored jeans).
Remember that being short is not a bad thing!
Being happy with who you are and showing confidence will help you look taller in itself!
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