Guide
Fashion for beanstalks
by Vanessa Kim
Small but mighty: how to cheat yourself taller
23.1.2019
Translation: machine translated
Do you have to ask for help when you're standing in front of a high shelf? Then you probably already know the stool trick. I'll tell you what other styling tricks there are to make you taller here.
It's always the same old story if you're under 160 centimetres tall: "Wear shoes with high heels and you'll immediately be ten centimetres taller." My friends who are affected by this are sick of hearing this phrase. Understandably, not everyone wants to spend the whole day labouring in uncomfortable heels. I'll tell you which styling tips will help you look great without high heels.
1. the golden mean
By emphasising your waist, you distract from the essentials. Wrap dresses and tops with an integrated belt are ideal for this. Alternatively, fasten a regular belt - the higher you wear it, the longer your lower body will appear. The same principle applies to high-waist trousers and skirts, which create the appearance of model legs. It is important that you tuck your top into the waistband or wear a cropped version, otherwise the opposite will be the case. You can achieve the same effect with a bum bag. [[product:10121317,6507058,10244189]]
2. anti-high heel
If your shoes are the same colour as your trousers, your legs will look longer. Tapered shoes enhance the effect. If you still want to wear a comfortable (!) heel, choose a model with a full-length platform so that you can be fully mobile. In summer, nude-coloured sandals add extra centimetres of body length to bare legs. [[image:18618195]]
3. top
Shirts and jumpers elongate the neck if they have a V-neck. Turtlenecks, on the other hand, compress the neck as they shorten it. If you still don't want to do without it, choose a style with a short or loose-fitting collar. Also make sure that your tops are not baggy, but emphasise your silhouette (see point 1). Don't worry: tops & Co. don't have to be skin-tight, but figure-hugging. [[product:9663989,8849938,9776255]]
4. filigree
Petite women sink into oversized clothes. The same applies to accessories: oversized handbags look bulky. Cocktail rings and XL earrings are also the wrong choice. When it comes to watches, you shouldn't choose the sportiest model with a wide rubber strap and huge dial. Go for delicate jewellery instead. [[product:6977614,7772788,5936561]]
5. pattern valid
Catchy prints and logos are a no-go for a small stature because they make you look overloaded. Instead, focus on vertical stripes that make you look longer. Positive side effect: they make you look slimmer. The same applies to pleated trousers, which create long legs. Caution: the opposite is true for horizontal stripes. [[image:18618193]]
6. monochrome
Tone-on-tone is a guarantee for a classic look, which is helpful when cheating. As soon as the transitions from shoe to trousers and from trousers to top disappear due to the uninterrupted colour gradient, you will look a few centimetres taller. With colourful accessories, you can create individual eye-catchers with a monochrome outfit. [[product:9977901,9560919,10632712]]
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When I’m not exploring the depths of the sea as an open water diver, I enjoy plunging into the world of fashion. On the streets of Paris, Milan and New York is where I keep my eyes peeled for the latest trends. And I’ll show you how to take them from the catwalk to your everyday life.
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