If you’re short, that’s great, but it can be difficult to follow current trends and find clothes that are right for you. Sometimes this problem can be solved simply by knowing what models are better not to wear. And sometimes you can use little tricks, adjusting the outfits to suit your height and complexion. In any case, if you think that the clothes looks strange on you because of your short stature, it is quite possible that you are simply choosing the wrong clothes.
We have prepared a selection of the best items for short women that will help you feel confident, look perfect and no longer worry about fitting rooms. Prints, cuts, colors and lengths are everything you need to create looks for short girls.
CHOOSE STRUCTURED SILHOUETTES
Try not to wear loose hoodie dresses, straight shirt dresses, or sportswear hoodies and oversize T-shirts. Such dimensionless clothing, especially in midi or midaxi lengths, makes your figure wider and your height looks visually smaller. Replace such styles with a wrap dress with a waist band, a medium-length sheath dress, a lingerie dress just above the knee. But if you really like loose silhouettes, complement such dresses with a belt or waist band and do not choose too spacious models.
The same rule applies to any other clothing. For example, instead of a blouse with puff sleeves, it is better to choose lantern sleeves or a crop top with bare shoulders and replace culottes or palazzo trousers with classic suiting trousers with crease, straight jeans or 7/8 length skinny pants.
HOW TO ACCENTUATE THE WAISTLINE?
Women’s clothing for short girls suggests that you need to visually break your silhouette into top and bottom, focusing on the waistline to lengthen your legs. I advise you to choose high-waisted trousers or a skirt: this way your legs will seem even slimmer, especially in combination with boots or high-heeled shoes.
You can also break the silhouette for the top and bottom part with a belt: this method works well with straight plain dresses, long sweaters, and even oversize tracksuits.
Another way to show the waist is to break up the silhouette with contrasting colors. For example, a bright orange short sweater can be combined with a brown eco-leather A-line mini skirt, a milky shirt can be tucked into high-waisted blue jeans, and a beige turtleneck can be worn with an emerald pleated skirt or khaki suiting trousers.
BEST PRINTS FOR SMALL HEIGHT
A well-chosen print is the best answer to the question of how to visually lengthen the silhouette if you are small in stature. First of all, a striped print placed vertically will help you: it visually lengthens the torso and legs. For more effect, choose a striped total look: for example, a vertical striped suit with straight trousers and a jacket (or button-down shirt). A good option is a three-piece suit, where the jacket and trousers are striped, and the vest remains solid: this will also emphasize the waist line, making the legs longer.
