How to Look Taller
Feeling inferior because you’re not as tall as your friends? Not everyone can be slim and tall like models. Oftentimes, people are teased because of their height. If you’re one of those who feel annoyed and discontented because of your height, don’t worry. Here are several tactics on how to look tall, which you’ll find effective.
Watch What You Wear
One of the most important secrets to looking tall, is knowing how to dress properly, to maximize your height. You’ll be surprised at how much a little wardrobe change can affect how tall you look. You should know which types of clothes to wear, to give the illusion that you’re taller than you really are. Here are some effective tips to remember.
Pick a monochromatic palette for your clothes. If you’re dressed from head to toe in one color family, you’ll look long and lean in the eyes of other people.
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Opt for clothes that don’t break your body into blocks. A long dress or a skirt will look nice. For men, trousers with a thin belt of the same color is good.
Wear minis. The more leg you show, the longer your lower body looks. Opt for skirts or shorts that don’t reach the knees. If you must wear pantyhose, opt for one that matches your pants, skirts or shoes.
Avoid horizontal patterns, and opt for vertical details. If you must wear stripes, opt for vertical ones.
Show off your arms. Wearing sleeveless clothes contributes to making you look leaner and taller.
Don’t wear thick wide belts. Not only do they cut off your body, they also appear horizontal, making you look shorter.
Clothes that cut off the eye off at a midlimb or an odd point make you look short. Don’t wear calf-length skirts or capri pants.
V-neck shirts are better than rounded ones. They make your neck look longer.
Never underestimate the power of accessories. Vamp up your outfit with long necks and pendants. Clothes with interesting buttons or visible seams are also great. Wear scarves around your neck, especially those with vertical ends that dangle. Accessories that also add height, like hats, are also good. You can also wear your hair in a windswept style.
Stay loose. Loose fitting clothes that don’t taper are good, because they don’t show any flabby areas. If you’re wearing a jacket or cardigan, don’t button it, or it’ll make you bulge. Even so, don’t wear overly baggy pants, or they’ll overpower your short frame.
Wear High Heels
Even the footwear you choose can also help boost your height. For women, there’s a solution that’s readily available: high heels. If you’re female, opt for high heels, instead of flat shoes and slippers. These can easily boost your height, even if just for a few inches. High heels also make you look slimmer, especially your legs.
Another wonderful thing about wearing heels is they come in different designs that suite your outfit. Stilettos are great, but if you don’t find them comfortable, you can just opt for stacked slides or square heels.
Posture Matters
This is something many people forget. Usually, when they walk or sit down, they slouch, since it’s easier and is more comfortable. Unfortunately, this kind of position also makes you look shorter. Avoid doing this, and instead, practice proper posture. Good posture adds height easily. Sit up straight always, to smooth out the lumps in clothing or bulges, making you look thinner, leaner and taller. When you walk, keep your back straight. Not only do you look taller, you also feel more confident.
Lose Some Weight
A slimmer body always looks taller. If you’ve got extra body flab, then expect to look shorter than you really are. To solve this, lose weight. If you’re thin, you get a lankier appearance, making you look longer. Moderate your diet and munch on healthy snacks. Getting some exercise is also good. Try doing yoga stretches to lengthen your muscles.
It’s easy to feel inferior if you’re not as tall as you want to be, so if you want to look a few inches taller, try these tips. You’ll get the height you want, and feel more confident of your body.