Check out our selection of fashion tips and tricks for petite women who want to look taller without needing heels.
Fashion is democratic and there are no rules that stop you from expressing yourself through it. The body type of super tall and thin models, such as Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner, is a standard only on the catwalks. Outside of them, the reality is very different. In Brazil, for example, the average female size is 1.60m. Even so, a big question still hangs over us: what to do when the imaginary height is around 1.80m, but real life is different? What are the fashion options for short girls?
Well, the scenario presented by the media may be that of supermodels, but representation also has its minutes of fame. Just to give you an idea, there is no shortage of inspiration from powerful women of short stature: Larissa Manoela, Manu Gavassi, Sandy, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga and Emília Clarke are examples of celebrities below the average 1.60, however, globally acclaimed for their sense aesthetic.
But compliments don’t have to be restricted to celebrities. In fact, for those who were not born with Gisele Bündchen’s height and want to lengthen their silhouette (torso and legs), techniques, such as visagism, were developed. There are several fashion tips for short women that make life easier when choosing the best look and, as a bonus, giving the impression of a few extra centimeters without having to go up in heels.
Visagism in fashion: What is it?
The term visagisme was created by Fernand Aubry in 1973 and is derived from a French word, visage, which means face. Visagism is the use of personal image as a means of rescuing self-expression. With it, it is possible to harmonize the image of a person or product, in order to optimize it.
In relation to fashion, with the combination of physical characteristics and the principles and techniques of makeup, clothing, hair cutting and hairstyles, personal coloring and accessories, visagism helps to achieve the desire to improve appearance. It becomes possible to deal with the inconstancy of everyday life without giving up what best suits your individuality.
Therefore, it can help you with how to dress to appear more authoritative in a business meeting, the ideal look for a relaxed meeting with friends or for a date on a rainy evening. It also serves to disguise or highlight features or particularities, as in the case of women with short stature, who wish to appear a little taller through clothing.
Fashion tips and tricks for petite women
With that in mind, here we have put together some tips that can help you look elegant and slender, without neglecting to enhance your unique height. So, shall we go?
1. Pants and shoes of the same color and material
It gives the impression of continuity and there is no interruption in the look, thus giving the impression that the legs are longer. Furthermore, they are easier and quicker to combine pieces, which minimizes the time spent on production.
2. “V” neckline on short women
In addition to enhancing women’s chest, the “V” neckline is also capable of elongating the neck, being a great ally for short women who want to appear taller.
3. Monochrome
Putting together monochromatic looks or similar tones is also a great trick. This is because, just as in the case of pants and shoes in the same color, they give the impression of continuity. They keep the contour more proportional and do not separate the body in the middle. The jumpsuit is the wild card for women in this category.
4. Maxi accessories
Long earrings and necklaces have the power to create a vertical line on a woman’s body and, therefore, are a great option for lengthening the silhouette. It is also worth highlighting that they are extremely versatile and always in fashion.
5. Above-the-knee dresses for petite women
“Mini dresses” are a modern and cute tip for petite women, at the same time. Thus, as more legs will be exposed, whoever wears it will appear taller. The impression of increased leg length caused by dresses above the knee can be enhanced by wearing skin-colored shoes, as they also create the illusion of continuity.
6. Vertical lines
The biggest and most classic trick for short women is vertical lines. Since, unlike horizontal lines, they direct the eye from top to bottom, which causes the sensation of stretching. They can be accompanied by zippers, buttons or details, also vertically, which have the same power of optical illusion as a few centimeters more in height.
So, what did you think of this article? If you liked it, also check out: Monochromatic looks.
