How to dress well if you are short

Are you short? Then discover these style tricks!

If you measure 1.60 or less you are in luck because we have compiled the DEFINITIVE tricks to dress well if you are short . Find out here how to look taller with your outfits, you just have to know what to wear and what to avoid!

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Show the instep with your shoes

Avoid shoes with an ankle bracelet or anything that cuts exactly at that point, they only manage to visually shorten the legs. You are interested in creating vertical lines, not horizontal ones. Much better if you choose shoes with pointed ends, your legs will seem endless!

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Black stilettos

Pointe shoes considerably lengthen the line of the legs. And we ALL need black stilettos for special occasions.

Asos shoes, € 32.99

Braided shoes

Is it possible to lengthen your legs without betting on heels? Yes! These multi-colored pointed shoes with a braided design prove it.

Miss Selfridge shoes, € 48.99

Bet on a color

A one-color look optically stylizes and lengthens several inches. One of the best styling tricks is to bet everything on a single color and to be able to be with clothes with simple cuts. Goodbye, baroque; hello, minimal. Isn't this set perfect for you?

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Blue suit

We love this oversized suit in pastel blue! It is just perfect for spring. And the high rise flatters a lot.

Suit by Asos, € 115.98

Fluorescent pink suit

Don't be afraid to experiment with colors! If the blue suit doesn't convince you, this model in neon pink is also a perfect option.

Suit by Asos, € 108.98

Your best investment: a long coat or a raincoat

A long coat always helps when creating a tall silhouette. If you are dying of desire for that oversized coat, try to adjust it at the waist and force that open neckline to lengthen the torso.

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Beige trench coat

A long trench coat will go great with all your mid-season looks. And this bow cuff design has us obsessed.

Na-kd trench coat, € 82.99

Enhance your waist and you will be right

By marking your waist, your legs are lengthened. This trick is transferable to all clothes (even dresses). Get inspired by Amy Jackson, we love the look! In addition, it is one of the tricks of the stylists to appear thinner.

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Green blazer with belt

We ALL need a jacket in our closet. If you are looking for a new one, here we leave you one with a belt.

Vila blazer, € 57.99

Check blazer

We've fallen in love with this mustard plaid print design. And the best of all? That Asos also sells matching pants. And when you get bored with your blazer, discover how to wear your jacket to make it look different (without spending a single euro).

Asos blazer, € 70.99

Raise the waist of your pants

The higher the waistband, the longer your legs will appear. As simple as that. No pants or skirts at the hips. It usually works with all body types. Is it difficult for you to find pants that are not long and that fit you perfectly?

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Pastel pink pants

Pastel pink is one of the fashionable colors of this season and these pants will combine great with all your shirts and blouses. What are you waiting for?

Trousers by Asos, € 32.99

Black and high rise

Not sure what to wear to go to the office? With a high-waisted black pants like this model you will not fail, we assure you.

Trousers by Vero Moda, € 41.99

Mini skirts, your allies

They are the ones that suit you the most: with a subtle flared and always above the knee, like the one Kayla Seah wears. They help to accentuate the waist and hide the hips a lot. For a short woman they are great because, by styling you, they will create the illusion of taller stature.

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Polka dot mini skirt

Mini, with ruffles and polka dots, one of the fashionable prints this spring. Can you ask for more?

Missguided skirt, € 26.99

Neckline, better in V

The reason? Its power to lengthen the torso is infinite. It is the quintessential stylizer. It makes our neck look longer, clears us up and therefore makes us look more stylized. Even creating the sensation of a V-neckline with a long necklace or by wearing a blazer or white shirt marks a straight line that makes our task even easier.

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White shirt

This season, the "traditional" white shirt is reinvented and becomes the coolest item in your wardrobe. Combine it with everything!

River Island shirt, € 43.99

Show your ankles

One of the most ironic and practical tricks on the list. The secret to wearing cropped pants and being graceful is that the bottom cut line matches the ankle bone. No more long pants to put the heel or platform inside, the cropped work!

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Mustard color culottes

These mustard culottes are crazy about us, they're so cute! Wear them with a white t-shirt and ready.

Trousers by Asos, € 32.99

With the frayed hem

Do you want some very cool jeans? Here you are. With frayed hem in light blue. Run for them!

JDY jeans, € 28.99

Shoulders off!

If you are going to go for a slightly wider garment than usual, don't forget to show some skin like Lovely Pepa does. Boat necklines and off-the-shoulder, which have become so fashionable in recent seasons, are the best asset to visually stylize the silhouette of short women. And yes, this little trick works even with the dreaded horizontal stripes.

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Pucker

We've had a crush on this ruched top with bardot neckline and front bow. It serves both to dress up and to go casual!

Collusion top, € 24.99

Linen

The most summery. Featuring an off-the-shoulder neckline and buttoned linen detail. Wear it with your favorite jeans or with a mini skirt.

Asos top, € 35.99

The midi, carefully

If you want to wear the midi skirt at all costs, do it in versions with movement. This is: pleats or light fabrics such as silk or muslin. And always with heels. Great style for Collage Vintage, don't you think?

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Midi and pastel pink

We all know that midi skirts are the trendiest garment this season. If you want to know how to wear them without adding years, take a look here.

Glamorous Petite skirt, € 38.99

Pleated and in fuchsia color

This season, dare with clothes in full color! Pair this skirt with white or black blouses and shirts to balance the look.

Missguided skirt, € 26.99

Yes to oversize

Oversized sweater with socks and pointed ankle boots? Clear. Skinny pants, short sweatshirt and oversized coat? Well of course I do. The key is to combine a particularly wide garment with other very tight. Being a short woman does not imply giving up certain figures, but adapting them so that they do not go against you. Learn to wear the oversize style well.

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Orange culotte

Here are the perfect pants for all your casual looks. Culotte, high-waisted and in orange.

Trousers by Asos, € 35.99

Tangerine jacket

If you've already gotten bored of classic denim jackets, here is a very fashionable alternative. And how cool is the mandarin color!

Weekday jacket, € 60

Spring is here and we couldn't be happier. If you want to bet on new trends and you are short, do not miss our style tips.

How to dress well if you are short

With high-waisted pants your legs will seem endless. No pants or skirts on the hips! It usually works with all body types.
Avoid shoes with anklets. By dividing the legs at the ankle, they are able to visually shorten them. Pointed shoes combined with any garment are a perfect option, as they lengthen the line of the legs.
Cropped jeans make a great guy! You might think this is a bit adverse, but it's actually one of the most practical tricks on the list. The secret to wearing cropped jeans is that the bottom cut line matches the ankle bone.
A one-color look, in the purest minimalist style, optically lengthens a couple of centimeters.
Bet on oversize garments! Of course, try to combine a particularly wide garment with others that are very tight. Being a short woman does not imply giving up certain figures, but adapting them so that they do not go against you.
A long coat is ALWAYS a good idea. And be careful, here comes the moment when you will be grateful for your less centimeters: midi coats can become the long coat you were looking for!
If you are going to go for a slightly wider garment than usual, show some skin. Boat necklines and off-the-shoulder visually stylize the silhouette of short women.
A V-neckline makes our neck look longer, clears us and therefore makes us look more stylized. Even many times the idea is to create the feeling of a V-neckline with a long necklace or by wearing a blazer, if we are not wearing a top or shirt with this type of collar. They create a straight line that makes our task even easier.