How To Dress If You're a Short Woman

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Get a leg up on the competition with these wardrobe tips.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Petite and vintage clothes
Visually interesting tops
Small prints
Wide-leg pants
Empire or V-neck wrap dresses
Backless shoes and high heels

Step 1: Head to the petite department

Head to the petite department, where clothing is tailored for women 5-foot-4 and under, regardless of their weight. Or shop in vintage stores; clothing from the '40s and '50s was often tailor-made for shorter woman.

Step 2: Dress in one color

Dress all in one color; it will make you look taller.

Step 3: Wear V-neck tops

Wear tops that draw attention up and away from your legs: V-necks, halters, small shoulder pads, and necklines with beading or trim. Avoid tops that end at your hip bone; they can make legs look stubby.

Tip: Never wear a pattern or print that is bigger than your fist.

Step 4: Choose the right pants

Wear wide-leg trousers to elongate your frame. Pair heels with them, with the pants hem reaching almost to the bottom of your shoe. Avoid cropped pants, which make short legs look even shorter.

Step 5: Wear certain dresses

Choose dresses over skirts to create an unbroken vertical line. Flattering styles include Empire dresses and V-neck wrap dresses with a high waist; both lengthen your bottom half. Dresses should end either slightly above the knee or be ankle-length; anything in between will cut your silhouette in half.

Step 6: Be a heel

Wear backless footwear with dresses; they create one long, unbroken leg line. Avoid shoes with ankle straps for the opposite reason; they'll cut you off just where you need the illusion of length. And remember: Platform heels are your best friend.

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Title video: How to dress if you're a short WOMAN.

[piseog]

I'm 23 and barely 5' and I so wish I was taller

[coolawesome325]

You could use a girl who is actually short.

[Oliviasims26]

@Hellokittygirl68 i am*

[Dork8D]

@Hellokittygirl68 This is Youtube, not E-Harmony.

[Hellokittygirl68]

I don't think am short but am just 5.2feet tall lol but I have long legs tho and a sexy body XD

[TheBrainSponge]

All of these tips seemed to be aimed at making you look taller. I love being short, I didn't know it was supposed to be so unattractive for women.

[MsTVRetro]

@blahblahblahman According to the fashion industry women 5'4 and below are considered petite since the average runway model is 5'9 or 5'10. Also in places like the Netherlands a 5'4 woman would be considered short since their population runs on the tall side.

[XxMarMarx]

Being short doesn't always mean you have short legs!! I'm short and I have long legs. I know that sounds braggy, but....

[pinkfreud62]

@lilpeanut852 They only show ONE and if you pause at 0:08 you can see she is short. She only appears taller throughout the video because looking taller is the whole point of the illusion!

[hellokimmy]

Like the video, HATE EMPIRE WAISTS!! Everyone looks prego in them.

[lorchesca]

umm do guys like short or tall girls because im confused about that because movies/ media says long legs are gorgeous but i thought guys liked a girl thats shorter than them that they can be all cute with and stuff