Petite Styling secrets to making your legs look miles long. Being Petite doesn’t mean you cannot look statuesque. Why do Petites struggle with Proportions? Petites come in all shapes and forms – they can be thin, curvy, or round, and that makes styling even more challenging. Therefore, short women need more help and styling hacks to help work with out proportions. Usually Petites shoulders are narrow, the corpse is shorter and some Petites have longer arms or longer legs, others the opposite. Therefore, it makes the dressing and shopping for Petites very difficult.

However, many fashion hacks are general and work for any Petite person, whether you are thin or curvy. I decided to list the best Petite tips on how to make your legs look longer. By the end of this post, you will have pro hacks to make your legs look a mile long. Last but not least, the blog post includes affiliate marketing links. Shopping from them is free for you but support the Petite fashion community. However, now let’s learn about the must-know Petite styling secrets.

Petite styling secrets for Instant Height

High-waisted everything

• Forget about the 2000s low waistline coming back. We, Petite women, must wear high-waisted everything if we want to visually lengthen our legs. Therefore, when wearing shorts, skirts or pants, remember to raise your waistline, making your short legs pop!
• However, when wearing dresses, cinch the dress in the waist with a nice belt. Preferably a thin belt to not create a bold horizontal line across your body!

Monochrome Outfits

• Any fashionista knows that monochrome outfits make women look elegant, luxurious and expensive. Almost every celebrity wears monochrome outfits from time to time. However, wearing a single-colour outfit as a short woman also visually elongates the body.
• For Petite women, the best fashion trick is to wear all nude and beige outfits. However, I would also suggest all-white or all black outfits.

Vertical lines and slits

• Slits and vertical lines for optical illusion are my favourite details, and Petite styling secrets. It is very easy to add to any outfit and clothing item that usually would not be Petite-friendly. Choose clothing with vertical textures or prints for an extra flattering look.
• However, my all-time favourite items are dresses or long skirts with a slit. Preferably, a midi skirt with a high slit to visually make the legs look a mile long.
• Avoid horizontal stripes in your outfits, specifically wide stripes. However, if you style them properly or follow all the other Petite styling tips, you can still make it work!

Tuck and Crop tricks

• One of my favourite fashion hacks for Petites is to French tuck my shirts and tops. You can do the full tuck as well. However, I prefer a French tuck for a more comfortable and stylish look. Having a French tuck with the high-waisted jeans will make you look a lot taller than you already are.
• I also discovered that crop tops look great even on very curvy women! There is something very flattering about putting an accent on the thinnest part of your body! However, with age, I am stepping away from the crop tops. If I do go for the crop top, I love to wear long crop tops that end right at my pant line.

Best shoes for short legs

• However, shoes also play a big role in making Petite women look shorter or taller. For example, if you choose flats with a round toe and an ankle strap, it will visually make your legs look heavy.
• However, if you choose pointed-toe pumps, your legs will visually look taller. Therefore, pay attention to what kind of shoes you normally wear, and maybe you need to make a change in your closet.

Petite Styling Do’s and Dont’s

The best-kept Petite styling secret is to go for nude pointed-toe heels and cropped jackets. However, avoid mid-calf boots and baggy capris. They do not do a favour for shorter frames and will make you look shorter than you are.

Best outfits for short women

Now I want to share some outfit ideas for your Petite outfit inspiration. For a weekend look, wear white shorts (I love denim white), style with nude or black wedges and a cropped blouse.

However, to look taller and more serious at work, choose high-waist trousers. And wear them with a monochrome blouse (preferably all nude, white or black).

Last but not least, for a Petite night out, go for the mini dress (little black dress is a timeless piece) and add strappy nude heels.

Petite styling secrets: Beyond Clothes

• Posture and confidence are even more important than your outfit. All the Petite styling secrets will do nothing if you are not going to stand tall with a head up!
• Another great Petite hack is to use a self-tanner or use body lotion (with shimmer) on your legs because it creates an elongated illusion.
• Last but not least, Photo poses. The right photo poses and angles will make you look even taller and make you feel more confident!

Let me know if I forgot any important Petite styling secrets. Which hack are you trying first? Wearing only high-waisted bottoms, using French tuck for your blouses or maybe you are going to shop for the monochromatic outfits? Comment below and join the Petite Style Squad. Follow my Instagram for daily Petite fashion and lifestyle content, as well as join the best Petite community on Facebook.

Petite Styling secrets FAQ

What type of pants make legs look longer?

Flare, skinny or straight high-waisted pants are the best for longer legs.

Do high-waisted jeans make you look taller?

Yes, high-waisted jeans are known to be the best jeans to make you look taller.

What shoes make short legs look longer?

Pointed-toe shoes, shoes with no ankle straps, as well as heels and shoes in nude colours, make short legs look longer.