Petite styling tips: Short ladies rock

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It isn't hard to design your wardrobe collection in a way that it flatters your beautiful figure. Petite or not, proportion is the most significant part of styling which people usually do not realize while dressing. If you are 5'2'' or below and are not attaining any more height, may be its time you look for clothes that fit your short or nearly average but beautiful figure.

You may be surprised that it isn't about what you wear, its actually about how you wear that makes you look long, short, slim or fat. The eyes tend to divide the body in parts defining the upper body and the lower. Therefore, dressing in a way that maintains a balance between the two is what's important. Take a quick look at the following tips and tricks to magically enhance your awesomeness. 

The one-third and two-third rule

Ratio and proportion is not just math. Consider wearing outfits that visually divides your body in one-third and two-third parts instead of halves by a combination of colors or garments, i.e.,  a short top and a longer bottom or a long top top with a short bottom will do the trick.

Stripes

Horizontal stripes make you look full while vertical ones make you long long. If however, you don't like stripes, you can go for chevron prints in a vertical fashion. 

Neckline 

Lower necklines and off-shoulder tops and dresses look flattering on a petite figure. It tends to lengthen the body. Sweetheart neckline or plunge V-necks show some skin and create a visually longer effect.

Elongate your legs

Make your short legs look long by wearing footwear in matching colors of your leg. Black heels with black stockings or nude heels without stockings will do the job. A different colored footwear will cut your lower portion visually into another smaller part that will shorten your figure.

Sleeve length 

Choosing the right sleeve length is equally important. For long sleeved dresses, fold them upto the elbows. Anything else works fine.

Wear trousers of correct length

Layers of cloth near the ankles shorten the figure. So, make sure to either chop off that extra fabric or go for fitted flared bottoms. 

High waisted

High-waisted bottoms cut the torso in one-third, and make you look longer. This is nothing but a extension of the first tip stated above. 

Petite stores

If you simply wish to avoid all the planning, there are dedicated petite sections in stores that come to your rescue. 

Although,  sometimes exceptions can look exceptionally good on you. Its both the styling and the inner confidence that reflects in the way you dress. Sometimes, even the simplest of things can make you look gorgeous.

So, experiment and analyze what looks good on you and look stunning every time. 

Good luck.