How to Dress to Look Taller

Wishing you could rock the runway or the red carpet? Believe it or not plenty of celebrities are not as tall as you think they are! Check out our top tips to help you choose clothes that will make you look taller and bring out you inner supermodel!

Clothes that make you look taller

1. Bold and Beautiful

Want clothes that will make you look taller without leaving your wardrobe? One of the easiest ways to make you appear taller is to dress in one solid colour. Although classic black is the go to option do not be afraid to make a bolder choice and embrace the bright. Choosing a uniform colour prevents the body being split into blocks and therefore gives the appearance of additional height.

Tops Tip: Choose your favourite colour (as long as it goes with your complexion) and embrace it!

Clothes that make you look taller

2. Maxi or Mini?

Go short or long but nothing in between. For those of us more vertically challenged our worst enemy is the middle ground. When looking for dresses or skirts choose a hem line either above the knee or as long as possible.

Top Tip: Look at well cut maxi skirts and dresses if you are going for the long option. Don't be afraid to go down to the ground! This makes it looks like your legs go on for longer than they do.

Clothes that make you look taller

3. Take the Plunge!

Clothes that make you look taller are not limited to bottoms. Choosing a low v-neck draws attention up towards your face and away from your more petite frame.

Top Tip: Tie your hair up in a high bun or simply increase the volume of your do to create a taller impression.

Clothes that make you look taller

4.Rock the High Waist

Whether it be a pair of wide leg pants or shorter skirt embrace higher waisted options which elongate the middle of your body.

Top Tip:If looking for high waisted trousers go for wide leg styles that also go to the ground making your legs appear even longer (plus they hide your heels!)

Clothes that make you look taller

5. Top Tailoring,

Having a tailor is one of the most valuable fashion essentials you can have! When an outfit is tailored to your figure your clothes will make you look taller with the added bonus of appearing more expensive.

Top Tip:If like most of us you can't afford to have clothes made for you buy off the rack and take them to a good tailor to have them altered to your figure.

Clothes that make you look taller

6. Marvellous Mini

It's not just clothes that make you look taller but you also need to think about your accessory choices. Large bags although great for carrying around all your essentials, also emphasise you height (or lack there of) especially for the petite.

Top Tip: Choose a small cross-body, clutch or mini box style so your bag does not dwarf you!

Clothes that make you look taller

7. Perfect Points

We all know that heels will make you taller, but we can't be running around in five inch heels everyday. The solution is simple, choose a shoe with a pointed toe which will elongate your feet and by natural extension your legs.

Top Tip: Whether you choose a low to mid heel or flats select a shoe with a low cut vamp which lengthens the appearance of your leg even further!

Clothes that make you look taller

8. Subtle Cinch

Belts are an essential accessory for enphasizing your waist and drawing attention to your curves. However, wide belts separate the body into blocks. This distracts the eye from the vertical which will draw attention to your height. Choose thin belts to cinch your waist subtly.

Top Tip: Choosing a belt in the same hue as you outfit will make it even less prominent whilst still highlighting your beautiful curves.

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