The Best Style Advice for Short Girls

To help you solve any stature-related style issues, we’re sharing the best fashion advice for short girls. With insider tips and tailoring tricks, this is your ultimate guide to embracing your height.

Click through for game-changing advice! 

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Know where to shop.
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To score the best pieces that flatter a petite frame, bookmark our favourite brands that carry clothing designed specifically for smaller silhouettes. 

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Have your tailor on speed dial.
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Take it from us, the key to taking your clothes from so-so to so flattering is finding a great tailor. From tweaking hemlines to adjusting the sleeves, every petite lady should have a go-to tailor. 

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Embrace the right trends.
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To guide you in the right direction, we’ve gathered nine trends that always look good on shorter women

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And steer clear of certain trends.

Don’t be offended, but these tops (and 15 other trends) were not made for short women. 

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Shop for the right shoes.
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Keep these three shopping tips in mind the next time you’re on the hunt for new boots or heels.

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Favour your figure.
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Some of our favourite figure-flattering styling tricks include, opting for a monochromatic look with nude shoes or wearing a deep v-cut neckline—both guaranteed to accentuate your frame. 

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Cheat the system.
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From finding the perfect pair of jeans that will make your legs look longer to actually faking your height, we promise these sneaky tricks work like magic. 

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Master proportions.
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This looks proves shorter ladies can pull off floor-grazing statement pieces. Head here to see why it works

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When in doubt, ask for help.
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We asked our resident celebrity stylists, Emily Current and Meritt Eilliott, to share their expert advice on a topic that interests all short women: The easiest ways to add instant height

Which tip did you find most helpful? Let us know in the comments below! 

Michelle Scanga
Managing Editor
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Cher

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