1. Lengthen the line of your body with monochromatic colors.
If you wear a different color on top than you do on the bottom, you
tend to cut your body in half visually which makes you look shorter.
This is particularly true if one color is light and the other dark.
Instead try wearing a monochromatic outfit in a single shade of shirt
and pants or shirt and skirt. This creates a long, lean line that adds
the illusion of height to your figure.
2. Wear dark colors.
Dark colors, particularly if monochromatic, add the illusion of height.
A black top and slim black pants or jeans with some carefully chosen
accessories gives a long, lean sophisticated line that’s perfect for a
variety of occasions. Dark colors will also make you look slimmer.
3. Avoid shorter, flared pants and Capri pants.
You’ll appear to be taller if you wear a pants or jeans length that
covers the shoe. Capri pants can also break your height and make your
appear shorter. Straight pants are most flattering to a shorter figure.
Avoid flared pants legs if you want to appear taller.
4. Wear higher waisted pants and skirts for maximum height.
High waisted pants can add the illusion of height and greater leg length. Avoid hip pant styles if you’re shorter in stature.
5. Choose a thinner belt.
Thick, bulky belts tend to cut the length of your body. Opt for a
thinner belt if you wear one at all. Also avoid belts in a color that
contrasts with the shade of your outfit or one that has too much
decorative detailing. Short girls want to maintain a clean, simple
line. You will appear taller