I'm Under 5'3''—These Are the 9 Outfit Secrets I Swear By
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Style Notes: Thanks to the current trend of shirred tops and dresses, the waist is automatically cinched. However, if that trend's not for you, then keep voluminous layers in check by belting them at the waist.
Shirring is a great technique for accentuating your frame.
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Style Notes: The beauty of this look is that it's so simple. There's just something about pointed-toe shoes that directs the eye down.
Mach & Mach heels continue to be so in-demand.
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@aimeesongStyle Notes: While wearing cropped items may seem counterintuitive, the high-waisted, fitted cut and a clever flash of ankle give the impression that Aimee Song is taller than she is.
Agolde jeans are an influencer favourite.
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Style Notes: Anything high-waisted is a must for petite women, whether it's a pair of vinyl trousers, jeans or palazzo pants. The high rise gives the illusion of longer legs by emphasising your waist.
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Style Notes: When you’re all about oversized pieces, most suits end up being too long and too big, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take part in the trend—you just need to find a good tailor. That, or look for blazers with tie-waist details for an instant cinch.
Give your blazers a summertime overhaul in powdery shades and linen fabrications.
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Style Notes: Tonal outfits are a go-to for shorter girls. Make like Monikh and pair a green dress with a green jacket.
The back of this dress has a beautiful knotted detail—click through to see.
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Style Notes: The one thing petite street style stars all know to be true? Layers are not your friend, as they tend to drown shorter people in fabric. If you want to do the oversized look, opt for one key piece, and wear it over something sleek.
It’s official. I need a pink blazer in my life.
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Style Notes: Kim Kardashian is a fan of this trick. (She knows a streamlined silhouette is always going to make you appear taller.) Bonus: A long coat will instantly make any outfit look smarter. Bonus bonus: Many of the world's midi coats will be long enough to do the trick, so you've got more options to play with.
This will make everything you wear it with look so expensive.
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Style Notes: We saved the most obvious rule for last. Of course, wearing heels will make you look taller. And if you can't bear high heels? Fear not—kitten heels are back.
Shoes you could legitimately wear all day; hello, wedding season.
