Attention petite girls! These styling tips make the figure appear longer and flatter all women under 1.65 meters.
What do celebrities like Vanessa Hudgens (33), Natalie Portman (40) or Salma Hayek (55) have in common? They are all under 1.65 meters tall – and in terms of styling they look anything but small. As a petite girl you have to consider a few things when choosing an outfit: If you know these styling secrets, it is very easy to give the figure more length.
Monochrom statt Colour-Blocking
Short women should definitely opt for outfits in one color. A monochromatic look stretches the silhouette and makes the figure appear longer by itself. Petite women should hold back when it comes to clothing with large prints and striking patterns. These compress the figure and make the body size appear even smaller. Instead, small women should prefer fine patterns.
The perfect petite cut
There are also a few things to consider when it comes to the cut of the clothing. For example, the rule of thumb is: body-hugging and tight-fitting is better than wide and oversized. For trousers and skirts, the high-waist cut is recommended for people up to 1.65 meters tall. In general, it is good for a small woman to emphasize the waist. This also makes the figure appear larger and also emphasizes your own femininity. Those who like to wear dresses are best advised to wear A-line models as small women.
Pants for small women
Body-hugging high-waist jeans with a dark wash or in black are ideal for small women. Another professional tip: the jeans should end just above the ankle, showing skin between shoe and pants makes the proportions appear longer.
But it doesn’t always have to be tight jeans. Small women can also wear wide-cut trousers such as Marlene trousers very well. It is important that the waistband sits at the waist and the pants are combined with a tight-fitting top, which is best tucked into the pants. Vanessa Hudgens shows how to do it on Instagram. The actress wears a tight tank top with wide-cut Marlene pants.
The perfect summer outfit
The more leg little women show in summer, the better. Shorts and mini dresses add length, as do V-neck tops. Our styling tip for the coming summer months: a fitted mini wrap dress with a V-neckline in combination with platform sandals and elegant sunglasses.
