Ten tricks by professional stylists to make us look taller
We at Clothing+ adore fashion, and it’s impossible
to tear us away from experiments with our appearances. For those who’d
like to look a little taller, we collected advice from professional
stylists which will definitely help you.
This tailoring is worth trying on for both tall ladies and delicate
petites. These pants fantastically elongate your legs, and they also
look great both as a casual and an evening outfit if you wear
a beautiful blouse and accessories with them. Remember that if you have
a slender physique, you can wear both wide-leg pants as well as those
where the flare starts at the knee. If you have a curvy body, you should
go with the knee flare.
When you’re wearing pants or tights, it’s better to choose the same color for your shoes. Remember that shiny tights visually divide the silhouette into two parts, while matte tights and pants elongate it and make you taller. Dark shoes go well with black tights, and colored shoes will look great with matching pants.
V-neck blouses
These blouses and sweaters open the neck
and make the whole body look more elongated and tall. Unlike
turtlenecks, which visually cut your silhouette, a V-neck is what you
really need. A cowl neck shirt may also be a good choice if the fabric’s
lightweight enough and doesn’t make the neck look heavier.
Long slits
A slit looks great both with high-heeled
and flat shoes. Remember this simple rule: a skirt from lightweight
fabric looks wonderful with a long slit, but it’s better to be careful
with heavy fabric so as not to distort the silhouette. Pay attention
to skirts and dresses with side slits, because they suit everyone and
they’ve never been more trendy.
Flared pants
High-waisted pants
Despite their extreme popularity,
low-waisted pants really shorten a silhouette. If you don’t want
to visually loose a couple of centimeters, you should choose a high
waist. High-waisted pants, shorts, and capri pants make your legs look
longer and your body taller. Remember that this rule doesn’t work with
skirts.
Maxi skirts with crop tops
A perfect look for going out. Maxi
skirts and crop tops go together very well, making a silhouette that
is graceful and slim. Remember that it’s better to be attentive when
choosing fabric for this look. Light and heavy fabric will look great
both for an evening and casual style, but a thin jersey can be your
enemy.
Vertical stripes
A vertical stripe can be a godsend for
anyone who wants to look taller: it elongates the whole silhouette and
visually adds a couple of centimeters of height. The stripes may
be of various colors and thickness. Remember that this print has its own
rules on how to wear it: no more than 2-3 colors on one piece
of clothing. And yes, stripes look amazing on heavy thick fabric for
a business outfit.
Neutral shoe color
Of course, high heels are the most
obvious decision for those who want to look taller, but heels can have
different looks and effects. Heavy thick shoes of a vivid color will
attract attention to the lower part of the body, while a pair of elegant
pastel heels can elongate the legs and visually add to your height.
Remember that for autumn it’s better to choose high or cutout ankle
boots, because mid-calf boots will make you visually shorter.
Jumpsuits
Don’t be afraid of wearing jumpsuits!
They suit everyone, no matter if you’re slim or curvy. Jumpsuits
visually unite and elongate the silhouette. Remember that a proper
jumpsuit should bring attention to your waistline, but it’s better
to avoid emphasizing the hips.
Miniskirts
It may seem that miniskirts cut into
a silhouette, but if you choose them well they can work magic. Remember
that if you want to look taller, say ’no’ to tight skirts and pick
a circle skirt. High-waisted miniskirts can also add a couple
of centimeters to your height, regardless of whether you wear them with
high heels or sneakers.
Pants and shoes in one color
When you’re wearing pants or tights, it’s better to choose the same color for your shoes. Remember that shiny tights visually divide the silhouette into two parts, while matte tights and pants elongate it and make you taller. Dark shoes go well with black tights, and colored shoes will look great with matching pants.
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