Being petite is a marvellous thing (says yours truly, who is five foot one and a half – very important, that half). Some of the most famous and celebrated women
around are petite – Madonna is five foot one, Eva Longoria is the same and as for Kylie – well, she barely scrapes five foot!
However, sometimes even the cutest of us petite ladies gets bored of looking short. Did you know that there are some simple tricks and tips you can use to lengthen your frame? Here’s our top five:
1. Dress in one colour: yes, everything, from your top to your shoes. This works best with darker colours. The effect is slimming, lengthening and classy.
2. Leave baggy clothes to your bigger counterparts and focus on well-fitting and tailored garments. These will enhance, rather than drown, your frame.
3. It sounds obvious, but wearing high heels can make such a difference. Even a kitten heel can add a little lift. High heels also give some much-needed structure to an outfit, especially if you’re dressing smart.
4. Avoid wearing kids’ clothes just because you can get into them! We know they’re VAT-free and comfy but they are also very much for kids. Who wants to look like a 12 year old, really?
5. Oversized sunglasses and bags come into fashion now and again, but that doesn’t mean that they’re the best thing for your size. In fact, you might drown in a sea of accessories! Keep things small and neat instead.