Dress to Look Taller—And Slimmer

Flatter your figure! You don't have to dress in black or dark colors all the time to look tall and slim.

1. Select monochromatic, or one-color, outfits, but add color with a blazer, sweater, or overshirt. Leave them unbuttoned to emphasize vertical lines. This will make you look taller. Also, mix a long jacket with a short skirt, a short jacket with pants. Try different combinations for the look you want.

2. Choose outfits with vertical stripes. Stripes can colorful, contrasting, or neutral, but they should always be vertical.

3. Mix textures, such as knits with leather. This add interest to a monochromatic outfit.

4. Try loosely tied scarves with long, dangling ends.

5. Be sure the color of your pantyhose or socks matches the color of your skirt, pants, or shoes.

6. Wear long necklaces and pendants. No chokers!

7. Use slim belts or ties, but no big belts, which can make you look shorter and wider by visually cutting you in half.

8. Wear straight skirts. Skirts should be longer than they are wide. No A-shaped, fan-shaped, or gathered skirts.

9. Choose heels that are at least one inch high.

10. Wear V-necks to make your neck look longer.

11. If you are 5'3" or less in height, scale everything down to petite size. Select prints with smaller designs, pockets, and buttons. You don’t want your clothing or accessories to overpower your figure.
     

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