Many women below 5’4” will look great in dresses, and will appear leaner and longer in petite dresses with minimal color accents. This creates the perfect look by avoiding boxiness that makes you appear wider. But there are other ways to craft the ideal illusion of height.
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Go with Monochromatic Outfits
Monochromatic looks are perfect for petite women as they make you appear taller and slender. Avoid color variations as much as possible. While this look can work with your favorite color, darker colors are ideal.
Combine the monochromatic outfits with accessories. But these should be in proportion with your face and body structure. If you are big, then the accessories can be big as well, and vice versa.
Get the Right Fitting and Size
The correct fitting and size are more critical for shorter ladies. Any ill-fitting attire will create a bulky outcome, which you want to avoid. Avoid anything ill-fitting, even if it is on-trend. But if you insist on oversized dresses, make sure the balance between oversized and fitted is right. Avoid the wide in both the top and below.
Belted single-color dresses are ideal. But combine these petite dresses with heels and don’t go overboard. While the heels are perfect for adding height, they should be proportional. Don’t go for something too tall that will steal the center of attraction and make you feel uncomfortable.
Dress Styles
Petite women look better and taller in a form-fitting silhouette. Opt for the knee-length sheath dress and add some height with slingback kitten heels. You can wear this dress for dinner or work and still look fabulous. Combine it with a handbag that fits your body size.
Petite women look better in dresses than any other kind of outfit. But make sure the dress is fitting and mainly in a single color. Choose the size of the accessories and heels carefully.
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