Avoid these 5 style mistakes to instantly look taller! Petite Style Tips

In both examples 1 & 2, you've worn a very contrasting top to the slacks. That makes a short girl (I'm also only 5 feet tall) look even shorter. Go for a less contrasting top and we'll look taller because there is no visual line dividing us. Example: Black slacks with a black top or even a gray top. You can even wear lighter colors and not look bigger IF the top and bottom are closer in color rather than contrasting. 👍👍

Finally someone realistic and to the point. 👍

I’m petite with apple shape. Always appreciate videos showing the looks you’re talking about.

I'm also 5 feet nothing and vaguely aware of some of these things but seeing the side by side comparisons really makes it obvious!

Yay, someone that finally gets it when it comes to rise! That's what makes it so hard to find jeans or pants when everything out there is high rise and super high rise. Even mid rise can be high on me (I'm 5' also). I have to pull the high rises way up and they are extremely uncomfortable and look terrible. And they usually migrate to my actual waist and create the baggy crotch like you have pointed out. Thank you for the video. You're right, some days I don't care about appearing taller but for some occasions I do and this has been a quite informational video.

Petite with big hips & thighs here, don't tuck my top in ever and only wear longish tops. Also I don't wear trousers as much as dresses.

The obvious color contrast between tops and bottoms is the bigger problem. Crotch length and silhouette is also important, but the defining line between a lighter colored pant and darker top really does so much more to accentuate "shortness".

The first point... the rise! Petite clothes makers seem to think that we only have short legs. They don't proportion things out so the bodies are too long, the shoulders are too wide and the sleeves are too long!

Thank you so much. Being a 75 yr old short woman I do find it difficult at times to find what would be appealing on my short stature. Also I'm short waisted, full hips and chunky thighs imo.

I don't know how I missed your channel before! You share great advice and you are the first petite person that has a shape similar to mine so I appreciate you very much! Looking forward to more advice. Thank you!

I am so glad to find your videos. I am 5' 1" and always have problems with pant lengths being too long, sleeves being too long on jackets, long sleeve blouses. Like you, I have a lot of weight in my thighs and hips. I NEVER wear white or beige or light color pants (even in the summer). I prefer to wear either black, navy or dark brown color pants or jeans because I think the darker color makes your leg look a little longer as well as more slender in the thighs and hips. I do wear light color tops though as I am narrow shoulders and small on my top half.

Lori, thk you so much! I follow your tips and I practise my English :)

I can finally see it. Great job.

Good tips! Very helpful!

Thanks so much in so many ways! Had avoided ankle pants when they started to become popular but could never put words to why they weren’t right for me. Celebrated when wide leg returned but currently having trouble with warm winter layering! Also thanks for reducing the constant consumerism. Only want to spend on a few reasonably priced yet quality pieces right now.

Thank you . They were great tips.❤

Excellent content for us smaller people! Thank you! Funny you showed that picture of capris. I found the same thing (I’m 5’1”). I’ve found the only ones I can wear are tan or flesh color. That way it doesn’t give that “cut in half” look.

Happy New Year! Wonderful video. Being vertically challenged it always great to see the obvious but never noticed on you’re self

Lovely ideas...thank youxxx❤

Thank you, Lori, this video is providing value and I appreciate it!! It's so good to see you and you look great!!😊