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Keys to know how to dress if you are of short stature

Keys to know how to dress if you are of short stature

We cannot deny that people of average or tall stature have a greater advantage with current fashion, however, this does not mean that being smaller you cannot look great with the clothes you choose, for this you must discover how to dress when being of short stature.

The main thing is to recognize our centimeters and thus not follow the stereotype of height that they show on the catwalks, remember that you are unique, therefore, your image should not be subject to how models or girls of average height look.

Forget that your measurements are a limitation and consider some keys to dress.

Short ?: Learn to dress with these rules

To achieve a good image you must be attentive to these general rules, since regardless of the clothes you choose, there are certain trends in clothing that we must avoid or apply, thus favoring your image.

Do not generate very baggy outfits

This is one of the most important rules, because by wearing any combination of very baggy clothes, you will be sinking into it, since it makes you smaller.

Selena Gómez with loose fitting clothes

This point is also linked to the measurements of the clothes, as it is very common for an incorrect size to be chosen. Make sure the clothes fit you, and if it is loose in trend, remember the balance, in addition to not having so much excess volume.

Do not overload your outfit with elements

Being small, you must evaluate in detail how many elements you incorporate into your image, since for girls of short stature there is a very thin line between a well-composed outfit and an exaggerated one, where their figure is overshadowed by wearing various clothes and accessories.

Small accessories and a coat

In this sense, look for only one additional piece of clothing, which could be a coat or jacket. As for accessories, less will always be more, so use only those that are essential for your look.

Evaluate the size of the prints

For short women there is no specific type of pattern to hold onto, however, some models are more flattering than others.

Vertical striped prints

For this reason, you must detail the dimensions of the figures or the design very well, which cannot be large. The pattern must be in harmony with your measurement, that is, it does not matter what image it has, only that a size is handled according to you.

On the other hand, we cannot ignore the fact that vertical stripes are a type of allied pattern for both chubby and short women, because they visually lengthen the figure.

Stick with monochromatic in neutral tones

The fact of maintaining the same tonality in an outfit in its different garments leads us to appreciate it more elongated and if we add a solid color palette to this the effect will be more evident.

Monochrome outfit in white

Being monochromatic you can use neutrals in their various levels of intensity or vary with others, producing creative and very sober outfits.

The only thing you should be careful with is black, because depending on the outfit, its effect may be the opposite, so you should consider aspects of the cut, whether in dress or if it involves pants.

Infallible tips according to the type of garment

Nowadays, the production of clothes is directed to a standard body model, however, keep in mind that, despite this, you do not have to avoid dressing in a current way.

You just have to know which garment you look like and how you should make it adapt to your proportions.

In this way I have prepared a selection of basic garments with tips that you will need to make them part of your outfit.

Wear high-waisted pants

Currently, pants with this type of detail are the sensation, and it is precisely this element that makes the legs look more elongated.

High-waisted pants

For those of short stature it is a great advantage, however, keep in mind that the waist should be located just at the waist, neither low nor higher, as it can counteract the effect.

In turn, check the hem, as these cannot be rolling on your feet, which is common with some types of pants such as flared, straight and baggy. If you are short, these should be located right at or below your ankle.

Short skirts your best option

Without a doubt, an infallible weapon for short girls are short skirts, pieces that are in trend for this 2022 and that will undoubtedly make you look taller and more stylized.

Mini skirts

The key is in the short, because his model highlights the legs generating a long image of them.

Although you are not very passionate about the idea of miniskirts, you can opt for other types of skirts, however, that these do not reach below the knees.

This also applies to dresses, whether casual, cocktail or party type, as they should ensure this flattering height.

Long straight dresses

The length of a dress does not have to be an enemy of your height, the only thing you should take into account when choosing it is the fact that they do not add volume because that is what leads your image to be appreciated lower.

Lali Espósito with straight dress

For this you must opt for straight models, this stylizes and although it will not make you taller, it will not shrink you.

Fashion should not represent a challenge for you, you must enjoy it fully, and these keys are the solution for it. Create an impact outfit, because your centimeters will be an attribute that will stand out positively when you know how to use each garment according to your body.

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