Many women face the problem of figure disproportion. And it would be useful for all of us to know how the optical effect of long legs is created and to learn to avoid those things that make our legs even shorter. We have collected recommendations from stylists for you in this regard. Monochrome palette If your image contains many shades, then it turns out that you visually divide your body into color spots. Restrained, simple combinations in the colors of clothing avoid contrast, which, by visually separating the upper and lower parts of the body, makes the legs look shorter. And this is exactly what should be avoided not only by girls with disturbed proportions.
This image will not harm except women with overly long legs.
Mini
The longer the skirt, the less of your legs are visible, which in turn, breaking up the silhouette, visually shortens them (with the exception of maxi-length skirts). Therefore, stylists recommend choosing shorter options, miniskirts.
If you feel comfortable in a mini, wear it, however, you need to take into account not only the length of your legs, but also the shape.
Choice of trousers
Both chubby and thin ladies who complain that their legs are short should invest in the right trousers. This piece of clothing always magically corrects all the problems of crooked, thin, fat, short or too long legs. In particular, short legs allow you to elongate trousers that fasten at the waist, but low-rise trousers will aggravate the situation. Straight trousers with classic creases will suit everyone, without exception, especially if they cover them when worn with heels. For colors, stick to black and dark shades.
The ideal option is to purchase a striped suit in a formal style: the vertical lines will stretch your legs several times, and a jacket with the same print will smoothly extend their length. The strip, however, should not sharply contrast with the background color or be too wide.
If your figure allows, feel free to wear skinny pants or jeans. The latter, in turn, like shorts, buy exclusively with a high waist, otherwise you risk appearing even shorter. Various breeches and capris and short women's legs are incompatible things. Such outfits flatter your figure even more. But a jumpsuit, on the contrary, has the ability to correctly emphasize the proportions of the figure without highlighting anything unnecessary.
Don't wear shoes with ankle straps
Such a strap visually seems to cut the leg, optically shortening it even more.
In ordinary shoes, the leg extends to the foot, visually adding a couple of centimeters. Pumps with high thin heels will make your legs even longer.
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Even if you have small imperfections, they can easily be turned into strengths with the help of the right clothes. For example, visually lengthening your legs is very easy if you know a few fashion rules. A wisely chosen dress or jeans - and any girl can compete with the longest-legged models.
High waisted dresses
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This win-win technique is the easiest to use - fortunately, any mass-market brands have many such models, and for every taste. There is only one secret: such a dress should not be completely tight. Flowing silhouettes or flared skirts are just what the doctor ordered! One of the most famous “short-legged” women, Eva Longoria, chooses just such outfits and is not in vain included in the ratings of the sexiest stars.
Loose long pants
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Those girls who want to make their legs longer should forget about skinny jeans or tight leggings. But wide, floor-length trousers will perfectly correct all shortcomings. The same can be said about jeans. And no low rise - not only is this not possible for a long time, but it will also put emphasis on less than ideal legs. By the way, such trousers will hide a couple of extra pounds - like Hilary Duff .
Jumpsuits
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They can be short or long, the main thing is not too tight. As always, colorful colors and floral prints are at the peak of their relevance. And if such a jumpsuit is also complemented with a short jacket, the legs in such an outfit will seem simply endless.
Crop tops
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It's good that crop tops never go out of style. After all, they visually “highen” the waist, and you can choose absolutely anything for the bottom of the ensemble: from a narrow skirt to boyfriend jeans. Here you can take an example from Rooney Mara - the star of “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”, who cannot boast of long legs, but simply loves crop tops. And he does the right thing!
Belts and corsets
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Focusing on the waist (or better yet, a little higher) is another way to visually correct figure flaws. It could be a wide leather belt reminiscent of a corset, a narrow bright strap or an original accessory with tassels and chains - it all depends on your imagination.
Multi-layer upper
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To turn absolutely any dress into the perfect one for your figure, just put on top a cropped jacket, sweatshirt, vest or even a mesh sweater, following the example of “peppercorn” Jerry Halliwell . The main thing is that the length of these things is above the waistline.
Oversized items
A sporty hoodie dress will look great on slender girls, as will a T-shirt dress. Due to the loose silhouette, they do not emphasize the waistline, and it seems that the legs of the owner of such an outfit start right from the ears.
Wday.ru has collected stellar outfits in one photo gallery that will help turn figure flaws into advantages.
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Jackets
Pair a long jacket with a short skirt. With a medium or long skirt or dress, on the contrary, a short top is preferable. It is better to tuck thin long blouses into trousers (skirts) or choose short models.
By adopting these tips, you will choose the right outfits that will add length and beauty to your beautiful legs. Don't be afraid of changing your image. Use the above tips and be even more beautiful and sexier.
High waist
Even if low-waist jeans are at the height of fashion, they should not be chosen by those who have short legs. Try to avoid low-waisted skirts and trousers because they draw the eye down and make your legs look shorter. Give preference to models with a high or high waist. Dresses with a skirt from the chest will visually reduce your torso and thereby lengthen your legs.
Ankle-high boots
Plus shoes with straps - both of them visually cut the leg. But pumps and any other shoes with a cutout at the instep visually lengthen it, adding a few centimeters. Beige shoes cope with this task especially well. Celebrities skillfully take advantage of this when choosing outfits for the carpet.
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Too skinny legs
But too thin legs with protruding knees make it impossible to wear short skirts and very tight trousers. But loose-fitting dresses and skirts are just for you.
The secret of too thin legs is that very often even anatomically straight legs with excessive thinness seem crooked. Therefore, when choosing a skirt or dress, adhere to the following rule: thin legs always look attractive in a length that barely covers the knee.
Choose tights in light, warm colors. It’s also as if tights with a pattern and made of thick fabric were invented specifically for such legs - only your legs won’t look elephantine in them.
By the way, a combination of clothes of different colors can easily emphasize your too thin legs, so try not to wear things that contrast with each other in color. Clothing for you also has its own tricks - combine tight-fitting clothing items with lush, volume-adding details.
Use maximum details in the hips and buttocks area, such as pockets, straps, appliqués, brooches, bows and others.
Various belts or their imitation look good on thin women and girls. When choosing the style of a skirt or dress, give preference to gathers, folds and draperies.
Horizontal striped items look great on thin legs. Also use fabrics with diagonal checks or other large patterns, tweed, or boucle. Shiny and bouclé fabrics, corduroy, and reaper add volume well.
As for shoes, prefer graceful shoes with small volumes, dark colors, thin heels, narrow straps, and miniature details. But the platform should be very neat.
If you have too narrow hips with skinny legs, the deficiency can be easily corrected by wearing flared or pleated skirts, as well as jackets that reach the hip line. It also happens: skinny legs come with wide hips. Straight elegant trousers and skirts that will create beautiful lines of the figure will help here.
What is not recommended to wear if your legs are too thin?
- Try to remove short items from your wardrobe: miniskirts, short shorts.
- Avoid massive shoes with wide platforms, large wedges, and thick square heels.
- When choosing fabric, avoid fabrics with vertical tracks.
- Your legs will be made even thinner by tight and long skirts with thigh-high slits, knitwear with relief, tight trousers and jeans.
Medium heels
Remember: this heel height is only suitable for long-legged people. If you have legs of medium length or even shorter ones, choose high-heeled shoes or flat soles. Try to avoid half-hearted options.
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Skinny trousers and jeans
They clearly outline the shape of the legs, which means the flaw is emphasized. The same applies to shortened trousers. To avoid this effect, try on straight trousers in dark colors or striped trousers. Complement them with high heels - this set will help you achieve the desired result.
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