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How To Dress If You Are A Petite Or A Short Woman

Beautiful things often come in small packages. However, in all honesty, short women often feel the need to create an illusion with their dressing to look taller (without realizing how cute they look). But, I guess we always want to be something we are not. Enough of all the philosophy, you say? Okay, let me get this straight out – fashion rules are always getting challenged and so are the definitions of ideal body types. The idea is to work with our natural body type and dress up to bring out the best in us. If you are still not convinced, we have proof too. We’ve listed dressing ideas, fashion tips, Dos & Don’ts, and a lot more to give you an idea about how to dress up for your body type.

Hop in and hop out only at the end to get a 360 degree tour of everything there is to know about petite dressing, you beautiful pint-sized powerhouse!

How To Dress If You Are Petite Or Short Woman – Tips, Dos & Don’ts

The first rule of thumb for petite women is to follow the 2/3rd – 1/3rd rule. It just means that you do not split your body into two halves with your dressing. Instead, you cover 2/3rd of your body with the bottoms and remaining 1/3rd with your top.

Layering is the best way to spruce up your look, but do not overdo it and make it overwhelming.

Do not choose dresses that stop in the calf region – either keep it short till the knees or till the ankle.

Be watchful of where the shoulders sit – they need to be on point and not be too tight or too loose.

The same holds good for your sleeves as well; they should fall till the tip of your arms and no further. They can be shorter, but not longer.

Monochromes are your best friends – keep them close.

Stay away from outfits that are too boxy and square shaped; it does not suit your body type.

1. Bridal Dresses

Big days better be the best in every sense. Just show off your assets and pull it off with all the confidence you have got. Flaunt your frame with off-shoulder dresses and choose these over sweetheart necklines because they create an illusion of a broader canvas. Sheer necklines that trickle down to become backless work towards your advantage. Other choices are noodle straps dresses or halter style that cinch at the bodice and billow out as they move down. Avoid dresses with high necklines, full sleeves, and the train down since you will probably get lost in so much fabric.

2. Maxi Dresses For Short Women

Choose maxi dresses that have some definition over straight cuts. Asymmetrical hemlines, cap or flower sleeves, ruffled bodice, etc., are great. Dresses with lighter fabrics like organza, georgette, etc., are good. Bump it up with chunky accessories but ensure they are not too consuming.

3. Sequin Skirt And Tucked In Shirt

Pencil skirts complement your body type and blend in entirely, but you need to style the outfit with something that does not shrink you further. Drop those tank or tube tops and swap them with a plaid or chambray shirt that has the right amount of volume.

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