Petite Styling Tips: 10 Ways to Look Taller

Petite styling is about creating a long, unbroken line. Small changes in proportion make a big difference.

10 styling tricks

• Wear high-waisted bottoms to lengthen legs
• Tuck in tops to define the waist
• Choose cropped lengths that show the ankle
• Stick to vertical lines and small prints
• Keep one color family for a seamless look
• Opt for pointed or low-vamp shoes
• Tailor sleeves and hems to fit properly
• Choose smaller bags and accessories
• Avoid oversized pieces that swallow your frame
• Wear heels or platforms for extra height

The golden rule

Fit is everything for petites. Hemming and tailoring transform off-the-rack clothes into pieces that look made for you.

Dress in proportion to your frame and you will look taller instantly.