Making A Vertical Leap: Tips On How To Look Taller
Love all the new styles and trends but afraid you lack of vertical rise make you a little nervous? While the only thing that will lift you a few inches are a good pair of heels, there are a few tricks of the trade that can help you create a longer therefore taller appearance. Here are a few hints and tips to help you elongate your figure and give the illusion of being just a little taller.
Vertical Lines: A great way to add length to your appearance is to tactfully introduce vertical stripes to your wardrobe. Try on a vertical striped shirt and notice how it elongates your upper half. Take this concept and apply it to your everyday clothes in a more subdued fashion. When you’re shopping, look for pairs that have visible stitching down the outer leg – this will help to add length. For example, a dark pair of jeans with tan or gold color stitching down the seam of the leg will work. Look for anything that has a vertical design including button down shirts, pants with pin stripes of corduroys.
Avoid: Even though vertical stripes can help you look longer, you don’t want to look like you belong on the African desert with a herd of zebra. The key is to keep it simple. If you’re wearing a vertical striped shirt then wear a simple pair of skinny jeans.
Straight Leg/Skinny Jeans: A great way to elongate your legs is to wear skinny jeans or straight leg jean. This trendy style will create a vertical line from your hips down and therefore work to elongate the appearance of your body. Skinny jeans are very much in style right now, so pair them with a tunic and you’ll be set.
Avoid: Skinny and straight leg jeans are meant to accentuate your body, not draw attention to parts you don’t like. Be sure to purchase skinny jeans that fit properly to avoid some unsightly fashion disasters. If you’re extremely concerned with your height choose heels over flats. Flats put a definite end to your legs where as heels will obviously add length.
Pencil Skirts: Wearing pencil skirt has basically the same effect as skinny or straight leg jeans. A pencil skirt has a high waist and will therefore give the appearance that your waist is higher and that your legs are longer.
Avoid: Skirts that are extremely long and especially baggy. While many people assume that long skirts can add height , in many cases they can actually end up looking less than appealing and make you appear shorter than you actually are.
V-Neck Shirts: A V-neck shirt or sweater is an excellent way to elongate the body in a fun and sensual way. A V-neck top will draw attention to your center and downwards, giving the illusion of an elongated top.
Avoid: Wearing shirts that are made from a thick or bulky fabrics. Thicker fabrics often add depth to your body here it’s not necessarily needed which will act against your desire to lengthen.
