What to wear in the summer for plump, short girls. Pants style for short women: which ones to choose and where to buy

Clearing out the wardrobe

Let's see what's in our closet. Here are some tips on what items you definitely need to remove from your wardrobe:

Tunic. I'll have to part with these practical things. It turns out they weren't invented for short women.

With round noses. Nothing elongates the leg like tapered stiletto heels. The round toes of the shoes make you not long legs even shorter.

Dress shirt. We hasten to disappoint: this incredibly comfortable little thing is absolutely not suitable for any woman with short stature. You'll have to remove it from your supplies and never buy anything like it again.

Silk wide-leg trousers. Pants with a flowing silhouette lengthen the legs only of tall girls. We advise short people to avoid summer wide trousers with print. If you can't live without wide pants, then choose plain models from structured fabrics.

Midi skirts. Unfortunately, these feminine models you need to remove it from your attention. This length is not suitable for short women; it spoils the figure of short women.

Maxi skirts, like floor-length skirts, are not needed.

Bell skirts are also not designed for short people.

Bermuda. You can't, even on vacation. Very bad decision. The same can be said about capri pants.

Mid-calf boots. In general, you will have to select boots very carefully, and if in doubt, then opt for elegant ankle boots.

Dresses and skirts with uneven hemlines. Such models are not for petite women.

Jumpsuit with print. A jumpsuit is not a bad thing for short people, but only if it is plain.

Ankle strap shoes. Such shoes visually separate the leg, making it visually shorter. And here are the shoes with a deep neckline - good decision, they lengthen the leg.

Banana pants and banana jeans, they are also called Baggy Jeans. These are jeans or trousers with wide legs, slightly cropped, tapered or rolled up. Such models visually shorten the legs and overall height.

All items loose fit. Check that the shoulder seams fit your shoulders, the neck fits your neck, the cuffs fit your wrist, and so on. All things that are several sizes too big should go to a second-hand store.

Making a wardrobe
We offer 10 must-have items for short ladies that should remain in your wardrobe:

1. Jeans with flared legs. When buying jeans, pay attention to flared models. The legs should fit to the knee, and the length should reach the floor. With an accentuated waistline, not low rise!

2. High-heeled shoes with a deep neckline. Shoes with a low cut lengthen the leg when worn with a skirt, dress or shorts.

3. Nude shoes. And the closer their color is to your skin tone, the better.

4. Mini skirt. And even super-mini (for the very young). Your legs will appear longer. It is better to combine minis with heels.

5,6,7. Things for total color from head to toe. Total black is the most elegant and simple solution. But other shades are also good, better - medium in tone and closer to dark: blue, burgundy, gray... An ensemble made up of things close in color lengthen the figure and make the silhouette more laconic. Assemble, for example, the following ensembles: blouse + skirt + tights, or jacket + dress + tights, or sweater + trousers + shoes.

8. Clutch, small shoulder bag or tote medium sizes - choose one of these bag models, or better yet, buy all three.

9. Thin strap. If tall girls can accentuate the waist with the help of even very wide belts, then for short women we can only recommend thin models of belts and sashes. The fact is that the belt seems to “cut” the figure in half, visually shortening it vertically. And a thin strap will not change your figure so dramatically.

10. V-neck sweater. Smooth color and even texture are pleasant bonuses of a good cashmere sweater.

General style tips for short women

Layering is not your strong point. It looks very bulky, like it's pulling you towards the ground.

Large accessories are prohibited. Large ones greatly visually shorten your already short stature. Choose handbags instead small size, they will look more proportional to your parameters.

Vertical stripe. Just turn to the vertical stripe and you will instantly visually add 2-4 centimeters to your height! But horizontal stripes, on the contrary, will reduce your weight by the same amount.

Optimal length skirts for short people - knee-length, no lower!

Solid color. For short people, plain options are always better than prints. Combining different prints is also not recommended. It is better to limit yourself to one print per ensemble.

High hairstyles help to visually elongate your figure. It could be a tall one, or a bob with volume at the back of the head. But flowing curls or long flowing hair reduce growth. Regarding haircuts: long bob- most universal choice, and the more daring can try ultra-short haircuts. AND smooth hair better than very curly hair, so it makes sense to buy a flat iron.

A high waist seems to be made for you if you cannot boast of being tall. Whether it's trousers, breeches or skirts, choose high-waisted ones. A low landing, on the contrary, is prohibited.

What is the right way to look stylish, modern and highlight your figure? Today I will share with you professional secrets selection of clothes for petite women that will help you easily put together spectacular images without disturbing harmonious proportions figures.
Very often, at the first meeting, we hear complaints from our clients that it is difficult to find clothes for short stature (up to 160 cm) in stores. And that fashion is only for tall people.

However, we cannot agree with this and every time we prove that nothing is impossible. You just need to know a few secrets of choosing clothes taking into account your appearance, and, of course, professional knowledge of the store assortment that stylists and image makers have helps. You can find out what else we surprise our clients with from Rostislav’s review of shopping with a stylist on this page.

I have identified 12 basic rules in clothing,
which you should adhere to if you want to profit
show off your figure by making your short stature your advantage!

If you just want to look taller and slimmer despite your height, read the secrets in the article How to lengthen your legs with clothes.

Clothing for little women. How to dress if you're short

So, the main goal of this article: help you identify some features in choosing clothes that will help you highlight your natural beauty. But in no case do we strive to create the appearance tall by any means.

Today the main idea message that fashion conveys to us: be yourself, don’t follow trends blindly, emphasize your individuality.

Clothes silhouette

Proportions

Drawing and accessories

Silhouette of clothes for short women

1. For any figure, the first selection condition is ideal suitable clothing: true to size. But when small in stature Special attention worth your time degree of fit silhouette of clothes. So, the best option there will be an adjacent or semi-adjacent silhouette. It should be preferred to overly voluminous or, conversely, figure-hugging wardrobe items.

If you like a loose silhouette, give preference fitted models or highlight your waistline with a belt.

If you want to use in wardrobe fashion item
with frills or fringes, make sure it fits perfectly,
without hiding its natural contours, or define your waist with a belt.

Why is it important? A baggy clothing style for small women hides the proportions of the figure, including vertical ones (the ratio of the length of the torso to the length of the legs). As a result, your legs are visually shortened, which means you look shorter and squat.

2. They suit you perfectly simple shapes and laconic lines in clothes. Availability large quantity additional elements in clothing it makes petite women look bulky and “eats” their height.

3 . If you prefer clothes with frills, flounces and layers, try balance complex simple thing, to create balance. For example, balance a blouse with a complex print with a plain skirt or trousers. Or combine a skirt with a complex cut with a blouse that is as laconic as possible without a large number of accessories.

Pay attention to proportions

I am absolutely convinced that short women can wear absolutely any clothes as long as the correct proportions are maintained in the image.

The main secret: follow the “one third to two thirds” rule in clothing.

What does it mean? Your trousers should take up two-thirds of your figure (so a winning style would be one with high waist), and blouses - one third of the figure.

4 . In order to achieve the most advantageous proportions for the visual perception of the figure, you need to pay attention to where this or that thing ends. It is especially important where the edge of clothing ends in the area of ​​the hips, waist and arms.

5. If you are short, short trousers can visually shorten your legs by almost half, thereby making your height shorter. If you do choose cropped trousers or jeans, pair them with heels and tuck your top in to accentuate the waist and create a fitted silhouette. Optimal trouser length for petite women- to the ankle or slightly higher/lower - depending on the shoes.

6 . When choosing skirts and dresses, petite women should avoid midi length - i.e. things should not end at the calf area. The most advantageous length for your proportions: above the knee (if your figure and situation allows), mid-knee and floor length.

Look for skirts and pants with waists that are at or above your natural waist. This fit visually lengthens the line of the legs, and subsequently the height in general.

Rule "one third to two thirds" implies that your waist should be between one third - the top part of the figure and two thirds - bottom figures. To create this illusion, wear high heels and a thin belt.
If you prefer flat shoes, choose clothes with a high waistline.

Long no voluminous skirts, light and flowing -
Perfect for short people, because... create
color vertical and visually increase the height and length of the legs

7. Pay attention to fit of clothing in the shoulder area and length of sleeves. When choosing a jacket or outerwear For petite women, it is especially important that the shoulder seams are in place. Also, short women should give preference to soft small shoulder pads or no shoulder pads if possible and three-quarter sleeves that reveal a graceful wrist.

As for the length of a coat or raincoat, for short people the most advantageous length would be to the knee or above. But you should avoid lengths below the knee - this length of outerwear will decorate only slender and tall people.

Attention to detail in clothing for petite women

8. A clothing pattern that is too large can disrupt the proportions of a short figure.

Remember one more secret: the size of the pattern on your clothes should not exceed the size of your fist.

To prevent your figure from looking overloaded if you are short, choose a dress with a pronounced pattern combined with a laconic cut without frills, ruffles or layers.

9 . When it comes to belts, short women should choose narrow belts and straps, in proportion to your proportions. If you prefer a wide belt, choose the same color as your outfit. In this case, a belt that matches the trousers or skirt will visually lengthen the legs, because continues the color vertical.

10. Wearing heel- truly the easiest way to lengthen your legs and look taller. But, if you want to enhance the illusion of lengthening, choose shoes that match your skin tone or tights if you're wearing tights. It also helps lengthen the legs deep cut shoes. You should avoid shoes with a strap that cuts the leg and thereby visually shortens it.

11. Tops, blouses and dresses with V-shaped or U-neck also ideal for short women, because... create visual vertical. Another advantage of this type necklines is that they lengthen the neck line. You can also use longer pieces in combination with more closed necklines, which will also help create the illusion of a swan neck. By the way, if you don’t yet know which necklines are ideal for you, we can urgently correct the situation thanks to the article How to choose a neckline.

12 . And finally, you probably know a simple way to look taller and slimmer if you are short: monochrome outfits. Create sets using one color. In this case, the color vertical will be yours faithful assistant on the way to a slender, harmonious image.

So, we've looked at 12 ways to do it right choosing clothes for a short woman. Now you know that short stature can easily be turned into an advantage just by using a couple of simple techniques in clothes. It is indeed important for petite women to pay attention to details when choosing a wardrobe, and also to ensure that proportions are observed when creating sets.

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Often, those with short stature try in every possible way to look taller than they actually are. And this desire is understandable. However, without knowing some important points, you can not only fail to achieve the goal, but, on the contrary, ruin your appearance. What is worth knowing and what mistakes to avoid when choosing clothes for a short girl?

So, today the stylists of our fashion site will tell and show you how to dress petite girls short to look proportionate, impressive and beautiful.

Your main goal is to visually slightly elongate the silhouette, lengthen the legs a little to make the figure more impressive.

The most important rule for short girls is not to overload the image. Give preference to light and elegant sets with neat accessories.

Correct drawings and patterns

It is known that vertical stripes visually lengthen the figure. This rule works not only with stripes, but also with any vertical patterns and elements: a number of buttons located accordingly, arrows on trousers and even zippers.

In turn, horizontal stripes large patterns and variegated ornaments visually weigh down the figure, making it more bulky and awkward.

V-neck

T-shirts and tank tops with a V-neck should be an indispensable element of your wardrobe. This does not mean that clothes with a round neckline or square shape not worth watching. But just such a neckline can not only visually lengthen your silhouette, but also highlight your chest. At the same time, decorating your neck with a long pendant will only benefit you.

But it is better to completely abandon bulky items with a blind collar or a voluminous collar.

Sassy mini

IN warm time year, you shouldn’t hide your legs under a midi length; when choosing clothes for petite women, this is very important. Feel free to wear short skirts, dresses, sundresses and shorts - the more exposed areas of the body, the longer the legs appear.

Super maxi

Many short girls avoid floor-length dresses and skirts, believing that they do not suit little girls. And in vain! Medium length is not your option, but super maxi length perfectly visually elongates the silhouette. And if you also wear shoes with heels or wedges, you will immediately add a couple of tens of centimeters to yourself.

Tone on tone

Another simple but effective visual technique that allows you to visually increase your height is wearing clothes of the same tone. Want to make your legs longer? Wear shoes that match your tights or leather if we're talking about about the warm season. If you want to visually lengthen your figure, wear the top and bottom of the same color. It's simple!

High waist

Today, high-waisted dresses, trousers, shorts and skirts are in fashion to suit you. After all, this is the style that suits you best!

Outerwear

When choosing outerwear, you should give preference to things with long sleeves. They will allow you to visually lengthen your arms, which, in turn, will add sophistication to the image. Avoid items with voluminous shoulders and large decor.

Choosing shoes

The choice of shoes should also be taken seriously... Without a doubt, heeled shoes are perfect for petite girls. However, the main thing here is not to overdo it. Too high heel and a sole that is too thick can have the opposite effect, leaving you looking squat and awkward. However, you shouldn’t give up on wedge shoes. If the overall style looks neat and elegant, then you can safely wear such shoes.

The right accessories

When choosing jewelry, petite girls should give preference to sophisticated and discreet items. You should avoid bright and bulky jewelry, wide belts, large bags. The accessories you choose should delicately emphasize your fragility and femininity.

True to size, true to figure

Always try to choose things that fit your figure perfectly. This is often difficult, we understand. And the trousers are too long, and the sleeves are longer than necessary. But such little things will be especially noticeable on you, they only once again short stature is emphasized. Personally, we don't think this is a bad thing, but if your goal is to visually increase your height, then avoid oversized items. You can always trim, hem and tuck everything.

Petite girls are considered touching and more feminine, so you shouldn’t feel embarrassed about their height, but rather, turn it into your highlight.

All women want to look beautiful and stylish. However, what should you do if you are a beauty with short stature? It is important to simply choose clothes that highlight the natural beauty and advantages of such a figure. Knowing a few tricks when creating a wardrobe, you will always look impressive, modern and fashionable. Image expert, creator of the school of personal image Elena Shtogrina told how to dress small girls.

The main task of clothing for small girls is to visually slightly elongate the silhouette and maintain proportions when creating sets.

Short girls' wardrobe: the Olsen sisters

Short girls' wardrobe: which dresses and skirts to choose

A sheath dress is ideal for short girls. Therefore, if your figure allows, you should wear clothes with a fitted silhouette.

Always try to choose things that fit your figure perfectly. Style short girl– slim elegance, so you shouldn’t wear oversized clothes.

Also a good option for petite ladies - skirts just above the knee. By choosing such models, your legs will appear longer.

Clothes for small girls: the right length

The most advantageous length for your proportions: above the knee (if your figure and situation allows), mid-knee and floor length. So, if you don’t wear short skirts, you can give preference to supermaxi ones. Long, voluminous skirts, light and flowing, visually increase height and elongate the silhouette. And if you also wear shoes with heels or wedges, you will immediately add a couple of tens of centimeters.

How to dress for short girls: which trousers to choose

Classic straight trousers of medium width will help to visually increase your height. Give preference to high-waisted models, especially since they are back in trend. A small flare from the hip also looks good on petite women. As for jeans, choose models that are tapered to the bottom.

Short girls' wardrobe: which t-shirts, blouses and jackets to choose

T-shirts, tank tops, tops and blouses with a V-neck should be indispensable elements of your wardrobe, as they create a visual vertical. Another advantage of this type of neckline is that it elongates the neckline.

Jackets, sweaters, and blouses with three-quarter length sleeves are also suitable for petite ladies. By choosing such models, your arms will be visually slimmer and longer.

Clothes for small girls: which coat to choose

Little girls need to choose elegant coats to the knee, having decorative seams and darts that go up and down from the waistband, they will visually help to elongate the figure. When choosing outerwear, it is especially important that the shoulder seams are in place and that vertical lines are present. Vertical lines, stripes, patterns can be in prints, decorative inserts, with a contrasting fastener - a wrap, a row of buttons, a zipper. Such clothes not only lengthen your figure, but also make you look slimmer.

How to dress for short girls: how to choose accessories

As for accessories, they also help create vertical lines and visually increase height. Jewelry for short girls: long pendants, thread earrings. Choose light and thin narrow scarves with the right pattern or contrasting color to the overall tone of the outfit, carefully thrown around the neck. Thin straps and belts will delicately emphasize your fragility and femininity. Great choice- a small handbag on a chain or clutch, proportional to your figure.

Clothes for small girls: which shoes to choose

The easiest way to lengthen your legs and look taller is with heels. But, if you want to enhance the illusion of lengthening, choose shoes that match your skin tone or tights. The deep cut of the shoes also contributes to lengthening the legs, but the rounded toe of the shoes will make the legs miniature and neat.

Short girls' wardrobe: the right colors

An easy way to look taller and slimmer is with monochrome outfits. They are now at the peak of popularity. Create sets using one color. In this case, the color vertical will become your faithful assistant on the path to a slender, harmonious image.

Knowing a few rules, your strengths will become even brighter and remember that each person is individual and that’s the beauty.

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I want to make a reservation right away - I do not consider small height to be a disadvantage. But there are times when women need to appear taller (for example, to be taken more seriously as a leader, etc.)

Rule one - concentrate the attention of others on the upper body

Because Most people around you look up to you; it is important that their gaze is focused as high as possible. Remember such a technique in an image as a compositional center. Wearing a skirt with bright print, or, even more unfortunate - bright shoes, you automatically attract the attention of others to them. People's eyes will look down on you, and you will seem even shorter than you really are.

Compare these two photos - they are the same girl. In the first case, a bright floral print was used for the top, and when we look at this photo, our eyes go back to the floral top. In the second case, the floral print was used for the trousers and we automatically look down at the trousers.

From this we conclude that short women need to dress so that the top point of your body is the center of attention. Use a collar, choker/necklace, earrings, glasses, or headdress as accents. And then the interlocutor will look into your eyes, and not glance over your figure from top to bottom.

Hairstyle is of great importance. Short women are more suited to shoulder length hair or long hair, raised up. Thus, the attention of others will focus on the face.

Rule two - decide on your body type

So, we found out that your top (in particular your face) is what gives the main idea about you to others. The second most important point is your figure. Most stylists are unanimous that everyone, without exception, should emphasize the waist. However, very often short women seem “overloaded” at the waist due to fitted jackets, fluffy skirts and wide belts. One of the reasons for short stature is a shortened chest, which leads to a low chest line and visually makes the waist wider. If short stature is combined with fullness and a waist, as such, no, you should not focus on it, it is better to choose clothes with a straight cut. Clothing with an accentuated waist is suitable only for those short women who have a narrow waist in comparison with their hips, and at the same time high breasts.

As you can see, there are many nuances when choosing clothes for short women, so let's look at the point with body type in more detail.

Conventionally, the types of figures of short women can be divided into three categories: a figure with straight outlines, a figure with conical outlines and a figure with curved outlines.

Straight figure

Women with a straight figure can be either thin or plump. If you are thin, you can tuck your tops (shirts, tops) into skirts or trousers and wear a belt. At the same time, clothes should be straight cut. Fat people should avoid wearing clothes tucked under the belt and it is not advisable to emphasize the waist at all.

Conical shape

On short women with a conical figure due to a shortened chest and low chest, clothes that do not strongly emphasize the waist, but only outline it, look good - these are semi-fitted coats, jackets, dresses and blouses. If you want to focus on the waist, narrow straps/belts are preferable to wide ones. If you are overweight, the distance between the chest and waist decreases, and a figure with conical outlines can turn into a figure with straight outlines.

Curved outline figure

Short women with a curved figure, thanks to the elongated chest And high line breasts, the waist seems more pronounced. This means they can wear tailored clothing, emphasizing the waist. wide belts, basque, full skirt and so on. Clothes that are completely straight in cut are not suitable for such women. But if you want to wear a straight-cut jacket, for example, wear it open. If too much heavy weight a figure with curved outlines can turn into a figure with conical outlines.

Fabric selection

Short women should be careful when choosing fabric. Fabric can add unnecessary volume. Avoid quilted jackets and sweaters large knit, mohair and boucle. It is better to choose several items of thin knitwear (for example, a two-piece suit) than a thick one mohair sweater. Warm underwear in the cold season will be a good find for short women. It will warm you up, and at the same time it will not make your short torso look massive. If we take into account the types of figures, then for a straight figure, rigid fabrics with a dense weave are better suited, and flowing fabrics should be heavy. For a conical figure, rigid, but not very heavy fabrics, or flowing, light fabrics are suitable. For a curved figure, soft, well-draped fabrics, or rigid but light fabrics are suitable.

Rule three - play with proportions

Once you have decided on a suitable silhouette, I suggest you find out how you can visually change the proportions. What is it for? In order to visually elongate certain areas of the body and appear, accordingly, taller.

The game of proportions is an art. Once you master it, you will learn, for example, how the human eye perceives lines different directions. Take a look at the picture below.

The line on the left appears longer (and thinner) than the one on the right, even though they are exactly the same. This is because the eye, by inertia, runs some distance beyond the protruding branches. And on the line on the right, the eye follows the vertical to the end, and then it is attracted back by the branches directed inward.

In the same way, the eye follows the horizontal line, lengthening it. Therefore, short women with overweight Horizontal lines in clothing should be avoided, which will visually make her look fuller and shorter.

Based on all the listed rules, you should remember that:

Vertical lines make you look taller;

Horizontal lines make you look wider and therefore shorter;

Upward-facing details make you look taller;

Downward-facing details make you appear shorter.

If we talk about color in the context of how to dress short women, it is already known that dark colors They have the ability to make you look slimmer, which means they make you look taller, while light ones, on the contrary, make you look fat and make you look lower. Matte fabrics also make you look slimmer and make you look taller, while shiny fabrics make you look fuller and make you look shorter.

Rule four - remember the scale

We already talked about scale once in this article.

But let's remember something. There are two figures in the photo. The central circles in these figures are the same size, but the one on the right appears smaller because the circles surrounding it are larger in size and overwhelm it.

The same applies to short women - large details, accessories and prints make short women even smaller. Therefore they are more suitable small parts, jewelry, prints. But this is only if the woman is thin. If short stature is combined with plumpness, then it is better to opt for medium-sized accessories, jewelry and prints. Since small details can make such a woman visually wider and lower.

I propose to see how the style rules for short women listed in this article work in practice.

Given: a short woman with a conical body type

In the first photo we see a skillfully used shirt trick peeking out from under a cropped jumper - thus lengthening the short torso. The main accents are in the upper part of the body - hat, glasses, handbag. It is to these accents that the gaze returns, without sliding down, and therefore, without paying attention to short stature.

In the second photo we see an example of incorrectly selected clothing. A horizontal stripe on a light shiny fabric visually expands it, which means it makes it look lower.

Given: a short girl with a conical body type

Unbuttoned in the first photo long vest on top of a shirt and jeans creates an additional vertical, due to which the girl looks taller. A medium-sized bag does not suppress a girl’s height.

In the second photo, a horizontal striped top with a high waist and peplum makes the girl look more stocky. A large bag suppresses the girl’s height.

Given: a short girl with a straight body type

In the first photo black dress for the smell of a straight cut. Contrasting in color, the shoulders of the dress are the main accent that attracts attention. An additional accent is a clutch with leopard print, which the girl holds at the top of the figure. Thus, the gaze does not slide down, but returns upward, without focusing on the girl’s small stature.

In the second photo there is a girl in a skirt, which attracts attention, which means it makes the eye slide down. The lack of waist is emphasized by a contrasting color strap. The handbag is located below the hips. Those. all the mistakes mentioned in the rules for short women have been made.

I hope this article will help you avoid such mistakes, and you will be able to stand out in front of others.