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How to Look Taller

I’ve always thought that petite women are so cute. My favorite petite woman in the whole world is my Mom. I remember she used to tell me that she always had wished to be taller. That’s why she has made high heels her favorite “must-have”-- basically, she can’t live without them. The only time I’ve seen her without heels, is when she does her workout, but the rest of the time, she is always entaconada (entaconada is a cool way to say, in Spanish, that you are on high heels). Mom always tells me that her heels make her feel prettier, taller and thinner. I think she is (and always will be) pretty with her heels or without them. But if being ‘entaconada’ makes her happy, then she should use heels forever! In the end, fashion was made to make us happy. If you are struggling like my mom to look taller, and you don’t know how. These are my tips for you and your quest to be a little bit taller. Look at the table below!

How to Look Shorter

That’s not a bad thing at all... sometimes we want to look shorter. I’m taller-- taller than the average height for a Colombian woman, and I don’t know why, but some days-- I’m in the mood to look shorter. Looking shorter through the garments you use is really easy! You can make bold combinations with colors, combine pretty/different fabrics and textures, wear oversized garments, utilize layering styles, big prints and statement accessories. If you wanna know more, check out the right column of the following table.

How to Look Taller

How to Look Shorter

Blouses

Simple Blouses

Wear simple designs with delicate sleeves; it doesn't matter the form of the necklines, as long as the blouse has a right fit and it’s not oversized.

Oversized Blouses

You can wear plenty of blouses with designs, especially the ones with oversized sleeves; they visually generate volume to your body, therefore, you'll look shorter.

Jackets

Small Lapels and Basic Designs

Your jackets should be simple with small lapels that don’t generate any volume at all to your figure, allowing you to look taller.

Oversized Jackets

Oversized jackets will make you look shorter. If you are tall and thin they are really great for you.

Pants

Skinny Pants and Work Pants

Work Pants are simple and elegant,and moreover, are a perfect option for you. Skinny pants are great too-- because they keep your body figure balanced and proportionate, without adding visual weight.

Printed Pants - Palazzo Pants

You can choose almost any kind of pants, but you need to bear something in mind: Oversized pants and prints are the best option for you; they add volume to your figure, therefore, you’ll look shorter.

Skirts

Above the Knees

The length of your skirts should be above your knees, that’s the better length for you if you’re petite.

Below the Knees

Skirts long and below the knee are great to add volume to your figure.

Fringe Skirts

Long skirts are not the best fit for you, but if you are petite and you love them, you can choose a beautiful fringe skirt! It won’t make your legs appear shorter because your legs can be seen through the fringes. It’s a very fashionable skirt.

Ruffled and Colorful Skirts

The bolder the skirt design-- the better! You have plenty of options for the skirts you can wear. Like the beautiful fringe skirt on the left, with vibrant red and purple shades, or the ruffled skirt in the right, combined with an off-shoulder blouse.

Coats

Simple Coats

Wear coats with simple and small lapels. Your coats' hemlines should be above the knee, otherwise your legs will look shorter.

Oversized Coats

Oversized coats with hemlines below the knee-- will make you look shorter. Be inspired by these amazing coats.

Colors

Monochromatic Looks

They are so stylish, and they add some centimeters to your height, especially if you use them with high heels. They don’t cut your figure in different sections of color; they create a unified image.

Color Blocking

It will segment your figure in many different sections, and it definitely helps to make you look shorter. Color blocking is your trend!

Fit

Fit Matters!

Pants and blouses with the perfect fit, will make you look taller. Choose garments that are not too loose! Take the time to choose your clothes wisely. Try on different sizes and see which is the best! I usually try on three different sizes of the garment that I’m going to buy; it helps me to determine what’s the most comfortable, and which fits my body the best. It could take you extra time, but it’s definitely worth it!

Versatile Fits

When you are tall, you can wear a variety of fits with your garments. You can mix the fits, wearing a slim fit blouse and combined it with an oversized skirt. All depends on how you create your outfits. Forget wearing a ‘total’ slim outfit. For example, a skinny jean with a slim fit blouse, won’t help to make you look shorter, indeed-- you’ll look taller.

Jumpsuits

Jumpsuits with an Appropriate Fit

Jumpsuits are a good option because they usually come in a solid color; they don’t segment your figure at all.

Oversized Jumpsuit

Oversized jumpsuits will make your body’s figure look shorter; take advantage of that. To accentuate the effect even more, you can complement it with a belt in a contrasting color.

Accesories

Minimalist Accessories

The choice for your accessories should be in accordance with your figure. So, always choose minimalists and small necklaces, earrings, and rings.

Statement Accessories

Statement accessories will make you look shorter. In terms of style there’s one simple rule you need to follow when you are wearing statement accessories, and it’s this, for example, if you’re wearing a statement necklace, never mix it with big earrings or vice versa-- it will make your outfit look heavy and you will need to focus the attention on only one accessory.

Purses

Small, Medium Purses

Purse size is important too. Choose small bags, clutches, or purses. Forget huge hobo bags and big backpacks in your quest to be taller.

Big Purses and Clutches

As you are tall you can wear the biggest purses or clutches you can find. Definitely, you are a fortunate one, take advantage of that!

Shoes

Pointed Shoes

I love them! The pointed form of these shoes make a visual illusion of elongation of your body; they are essential when it comes for you to look taller. Choose your heels and flats in its pointed version, forget the round pointed ones.

Round Shoes

You can wear the most beautiful and comfortable shoes in the whole world. round loafers, ankle boots, long leg boots, oxford shoes, many different types of designs... you name it. The only ones you need to avoid are pointed shoes, they make your legs longer.

Scarves

Tiny Scarves

Delicate scarves with simple knots

Oversized Scarves

In heavy materials, and many ways to tie them.

Hairstyling

Short Haircuts

Bobs and medium manes are perfect for you. Avoid long manes, they will make you look shorter.

Long Manes

You can have your hair as long as you want. It’s better if you curl your hair; the curly waves add structure to your hair and help it to look more abundant. Avoid styling your hair to be totally straight.