Petite women are women having a small and attractively dainty build.
Every woman is comfortable looking and
feeling tall in clothes. To achieve this, short women should try some
fashioning styling tips to appear longer and leaner. It’s all about
creating the illusions of more height and less bulk.
Avoid oversized handbags
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.
Wear clothes that fit well
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 because all that extra
fabric adds bulk and can make short women look heavier than they really
are.
Select garments with vertical lines
Select clothes with vertical lines. They
don’t need to be striped. Vertical seam lines, such as princess seams,
will do the trick.
Choose V-Shapes
Choose tops and jackets with V-shaped or U-shaped necklines. These neckline styles aid in creating the illusion of height.
Avoid bulky garments
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.
Dress in one color
Dress all in one color from your top to
your shoes. Don’t forget to match your tights or stockings to your
outfit too. Dark colors slim, so try black, navy, charcoal, burgundy,
deep green, or purple.
Skip Minis
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.
Keep Belts Narrow
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 you want to
achieve.
Choose pants with straight legs
Wear jeans and pants with straight legs. To keep a slim line, choose pants without cuffs, bulky pockets, or pleats.
Wear high heels
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.
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