Thread: Dressing to look taller...?

Think "vertical" instead of "horizontal". Stripes, textures, weaves, patterns should all run head to toe and never around. Drape a scarf around your neck and allow it to hang in front. Anything that will make the eye look up and down...up and down.

The color black is thinning, it does this by elongating those body parts that it is covering. Some black is generally better than an all black outfit.

Bright bold colors tend to "block" you out, so go easy.

1)Avoid loose and baggy clothes
2)Wear vertical stripes to add height
3)Wear V-neck tops with long sleeves/sleeveless
4)Choose mix and match colours

Dark solid color pants with slimmer cut and mid-to-high-waist pants, with drapes down to the right cut of the shoes should help. No cuffs and humongous flares, but go for straight leg and moderate flares. Also, crew cut and high necklines can make you look shorter, so you may as well consider avoiding them. I hope these help.

Originally Posted by iprepare143

1)Avoid loose and baggy clothes
2)Wear vertical stripes to add height
3)Wear V-neck tops with long sleeves/sleeveless
4)Choose mix and match colours

Hi iprepare143,
I completely agreed with you, and it would be more beneficial if we use light jewelleries and bracelets.
Thanks
Joe

I am 5'1 and can understand what you feel. I usually wear vertical stripped tees, pants and shirts. And for evening or sundresses, I do not use a belt with them. Also I wear 4 inch heels or boots.