155cm Japanese Instagram Influencer Demonstrates How To Look Taller & Slimmer
Fellow petite ladies, we understand the struggle to look taller than we actually are. An outfit might look great on a tall or average-height lady but make us look dumpy and awkward.
Instagram fashionista Moeyan is only 155cm in height but somehow looks tall in every outfit!
Keep reading to check out her styling secrets to look taller and slimmer!
#1 High-waisted bottoms
Photo from @moe___u via Instagram
One easy way she creates the illusion of long legs is by wearing high-waisted skirts and trousers. She uses a belt to raise her mid-waisted skirts to sit higher on her torso!
#2 Bottoms that cover the ankles
Another thing that you'll notice is that she doesn't look awkward or swamped in fabric even when wearing long skirts and maxi dresses! That's because her skirts are solid-coloured, end at the ankles and paired with heels, which elongates her figure and makes her look taller.
Check out some tips on how to pull off maxi dresses if you're petite!
Her trousers also end below the ankles! By hiding the ankles, the eye is tricked into thinking that the legs are a few centimetres longer.
#3 Cropped and longline outerwear
Photo from @moe___u via Instagram
Photo from @moe___u via Instagram
Regular-length outerwear can make your legs look short. Go for either cropped outerwear that elongates your legs or longline outerwear that creates the illusion of overall height.
#4 Short skirts and dresses
Photo from @moe___u via Instagram
Besides maxi skirts, Moeyan also wears short skirts and dresses that end a few inches above her knee. This is one of the oldest tricks in the book to look taller. The shorter the skirt, the higher the eyes are drawn up, making your legs look longer.
A flattering length of skirts or dresses for petite girls is about 4 to 5 inches above your knee.
#5 Waist belt
Another thing that Moeyan does is to add a belt at the waist when wearing outfits that aren't cropped or maxi-length. This creates a similar effect as wearing a cropped top and high-waisted bottoms!
#6 Similar colours
Photo from @moe___u via Instagram
A one-tone outfit with similar colours on your top and bottom is like wearing a single-colour maxi dress. The lack of a clear separation between your torso and legs will make you look taller!
#7 Mid heels
Moeyan often wears mid heels, and not sky-high heels, to look taller and slimmer. This is a great choice as heels that are too high might look out of proportion with your petite size and make you look like you're walking on stilts. In general, it's best to wear heels that are less than 4 inches high!
Get more style inspiration from these 10 petite celebrities who are under 160cm in height!
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