The average height for women in Russia is 165.3 cm. Below average height is considered to be below 160 cm. There are quite a lot of women with this height. Very short stature is less than 150 cm, but it is less common in adult women. Many women live comfortably with a height of less than 160 cm and do not worry at all about looking taller.
But still, questions about style for short people often arise. I propose to consider stylish rules for short stature using the example of two petite women: Kylie Minogue, 53 years old, and Reese Witherspoon, 45 years old. Kylie is about 152 cm tall, Reese is 156 cm tall, which means they are both noticeably below average height. They have similar figures and are well built. In most images they look quite proportionate; their short stature is not noticeable at all.
Vertical proportions of clothing
Properly chosen proportions can work wonders and add a few visual centimeters of height, which is what we see in most of the images of Kylie Minogue and Reese Witherspoon. It is also important that the clothes fit well on the figure, without excessive volume in the narrow parts of the figure. Those with a miniature figure need to pay attention to ensure that each part of the image is in its place and does not go beyond the zones of the figure. For example, if a woman of average height can visually narrow and elongate her figure with a long scarf, then for petite women this technique is contraindicated. The gaze slides down along the figure, and with a small height, all attention goes immediately to the floor.
Nothing should hang down to your knees.
This will make your legs look short. By the same principle, a dress above the knees is preferable to a dress that reaches your ankles. You can wear such a dress only with very high heels so that the proportions are not disturbed.
Short is preferable to long
The midi length, which covers the calves, especially disrupts the proportions of the figure. At this length, the legs look shortest, and even high-heeled shoes cannot always help correct the situation. Plus, the grandma style from the chest does not suit short women at all. It is better to wear modern things, and leave the “lady like” style with a retro touch to taller ladies.
Of course, heeled shoes can make any short woman taller. I think every lady of short stature knows about the magical effect of 12 cm heels on height. Skirts are preferable to knee length or just covering the knee. The hem of the skirt can be straight or A-line. It is better to tuck in the top, so the proportions of the figure will be most advantageous.
Ideal proportions of top and bottom are obtained if the top is tucked into a knee-length skirt
Clothes for short women
What clothes should a short woman have in her wardrobe?
Clothing is a product or a set of products worn by a person and carrying aesthetic functions. Clothing protects the human body from the negative influence of the environment. It can be made of fabric, leather, fur, knitted fabric.
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When choosing a wardrobe, a woman needs to pay attention to the following points:
- Clothing should emphasize the dignity of the figure;
- Choose clothes that will visually increase your height;
- Maintain body proportions.
Visually shorten the figure:
- Shapeless clothes;
- Horizontal stripes on clothing;
- Ankle length dress;
- Bermuda pants;
- Hats with wide brims;
- Large prints on clothes.
You can visually lengthen your figure with high-heeled or wedge shoes. In the warm season, it is best to choose shoes in flesh-colored colors; in the cold season, it is best to choose the color of tights and trousers.
Shifting the waistline lengthens the legs, so short women should choose high-waisted trousers and skirts. You can combine them with short blouses and tops.
The preferred print design for petite ladies is medium-sized, or even better, small. A medium-sized print can be used in images, only away from the portrait area, for example, for skirts. This is provided that the size of the lower part of the figure does not look larger in a printed skirt. The length of dresses should preferably be the same as skirts, ending at the knee. If your figure allows, then the cut of the dress should be quite tight. If you have a protruding belly and sides, choose a looser cut of dresses, but without oversize.
For petites - a small print pattern and a close-fitting cut.
In clothes with a large area with a large contrasting print, a woman of small stature will simply get lost and become visually shorter. The clothes will attract all the attention.
Large drawing "eats" Kylie Minogue
Plain dresses of the right length are the most advantageous option for short women. The top and bottom of the same color visually adds a couple of centimeters of height. If the condition of your knees does not allow them to open, choose a length just above the knee.
Plain colored clothing is preferred
Vertical print
Horizontal stripes, especially wide and catchy ones, are best avoided by petite women. But thin vertical lines will visually add several centimeters to your height without making your silhouette heavier. At the same time, the main print does not have to be striped - for example, a beautiful leopard print dress by Luisa Spagnoli will make its owner slimmer and taller due to discreet but noticeable brown lines.
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Outerwear
The length of the outerwear is also ideal, just above the knee. Moderate oversize for a coat is acceptable, but still a semi-fitting cut makes you a little taller.
Ideal coat length
Midi length plus oversized - for short ladies this is already a risky option for outerwear. A very high heel plus open narrow parts of the body will help out: ankles, neck, wrists. And brightly painted eyes, so that the gaze of the beholder is concentrated on the face, and not on the length of the legs.
A long coat is a riskier option for outerwear for short people.
Fashionable formulas for girls with small stature
Skinny jeans+loafers+coat
Short girls should not give up simple skinny jeans. They not only emphasize slender legs, but also add a couple of extra centimeters to height (alas, only visually).
To pair them, you can choose shoes with platforms or heels, but why bother when you can wear super comfortable loafers. As a finishing touch, an A-line coat.
V-neck blouse+flared jeans+platform shoes
High-waisted flared jeans create the optical illusion of endless legs. Plus, under the wide trousers you can hide your secret weapon - high-platform shoes.
A blouse with a V-neck performs an equally interesting function. It makes the neck visually thinner and longer, and also focuses attention on the face.
Baggy sweater+leather skirt+boots
Don't be afraid to show a little leg - this is another trick that will help you become a little taller.
To maintain balance and not overdo it with exposure, choose the most concealing top. In this case, an oversized sweater. Well, the final note of the image will be boots with small heels.
Width of trousers and jeans
Skinny jeans are already quite boring and are now on the fashion fringes. But not for short women. Once the winning leg parts are hidden in baggy jeans, the entire figure becomes massive, boxy and low.
The width of the trouser legs matters for the proportions of the figure.
In skinny jeans, height is visually higher. Therefore, skinny trousers and jeans remain the most preferable for petite ladies. With reservations regarding the width of the hips and knees, of course. At 45-50, these may not be skinnies that cut into the hips, but tapered models that softly outline the figure.
In this image the proportions of the figure are almost ideal
Dressing style guide for petite women
How to choose the right clothes for a small woman
to look stylish, modern and highlight her figure?
Today I will share with you professional secrets of choosing clothes for petite women, which will help you easily create spectacular looks without disturbing the harmonious proportions of your figure. Very often, at the first meeting, we hear complaints from our clients that it is difficult to find clothes for short stature (up to 160 cm) in stores.
And that fashion is only for tall people. However, we cannot agree with this and every time we prove that nothing is impossible. You just need to know a few secrets of choosing clothes taking into account your appearance, and, of course, professional knowledge of the assortment of stores that stylists and image makers have helps.
You can find out what else we surprise our clients with from Rostislav’s review of shopping with a stylist on this page.
I have identified 12 basic rules in clothing that you should follow if you want to show off your figure favorably, making short stature your advantage!
If you just want to look taller and slimmer despite your height, read the secrets in the article How to lengthen your legs with clothes.
Heel
And again about the heel height. It may not exist at all, especially at that age when quite a few ladies stop wearing high-heeled shoes. If you maintain vertical proportions, choose the correct width and cut of clothing, then you can easily get by without heels in modern flat shoes, even if you are short.
Short women don't have to wear heels all the time.
The length rule for short women works like this: The shorter the length of the bottom, the lower the heel of the shoe can be. this happens because open legs visually create the correct vertical proportions of the figure. Each woman decides for herself how much to open her legs at 50+.
We opened our legs and put on flip-flops. Cover your feet - put on heels
But with a height of 152, like Kylie Minogue, and the length of the dress to the ankle, it is difficult to be noticeable in the crowd without heels. If a woman of average height pairs with summer midi dresses and a denim jacket without hesitation, she wears heelless shoes, but petite women still have to stay in heels. Or wear shorter length dresses.
Fine print
Clumsy flowers, large polka dots or wide stripes are definitely not an option for a stylish dress. But a discreet animal print, small flowers, unobtrusive specks or elegant graphic patterns may well complement stylish summer (and not only) dresses for self-confident short girls and women aged 35-50.
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