Get clothes tailored
As clothes are made for the average size in mind, often when a petite person shops from the regular sizes, they may find that there is a lot of extra fabric and the length of the garment will be too long for their frames. Best solution is to get clothes altered by a tailor. You no longer have to limit your closet to just the clothes from the petite section.
Wear a solid colour
Petites often have the problem of looking far younger than what they actually are and what they would actually like to look as. By adopting a more chic and sophisticated style, you can make yourself look mature without looking like you are trying too hard. A good and easy way to do this is to wear one solid colour. This will make your frame look longer and leaner.
Match shoes with trousers
A clever way to make your legs look longer is to match your shoes to your trousers so you create the illusion of an endless line. However, if you are going to have some legs on show, opt for nude heels and this will give you the same effect.
Show some skin
A little bit of the arm, leg and neck on show will elongate these features and make your proportions look taller.
Cut hair short
Cutting your hair short can really help to add more class and maturity to your look. Similar to the last point, this will create the illusion of a longer neck as there is skin on show round your jaw and neck area.
Wear vertical lines
Wearing vertical lines is almost like creating an optical illusion. The eyes will follow the lines on the dress and it will make you appear taller and leaner.
Smaller prints over large prints
If you are a fan of the prints, opt for smaller prints (such as polka dots and floral patterns) over a big, bold dramatic pattern. This will keep your style looking simple, chic and more sophisticated.
Go for a light, minimal chic style
Avoid an overwhelming look by dressing your small frame with a light, minimal chic style.
Wear classy, dainty jewellery
Wearing dainty, classy, timeless jewellery pieces can really level up your outfit game. It is such a small and easy way to add a touch of class and sophistication to your style.
Be confident
No one is taller than the most confident person in the room. So let your true self shine and know that there is only one you and that is your unique gift to the world.
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