7 Fashion Tips Every Petite Girl Should Know

7 Fashion Tips Every Petite Girl Should Know

If all of us started wearing Deepika Padukone’s mom jeans or Priyanka Chopra’s bold wardrobe, we’d definitely be caught by the fashion police! Styling a look based on your OWN body type is very crucial. I mean, how many girls do you know who have Deepika’s athletic frame or Priyanka’s perfect curves, right?

When it comes to a petite body type, styling can get a little tricky. But with these 7 fashion tips for petite girls, you’re sure to add a few extra inches to your frame and look perfectly stylish!

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1. Opt for a Monochrome Look

Wear a monochrome look from head-to-toe in order to elongate the body. It tricks the eyes into thinking that it’s looking at one long unit, as opposed to a colour blocked ensemble that breaks your silhouette.

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2. Wear a longline jacket

A longline jacket is gives the illusion of height thanks to its length and fall. Add a few of these to your wardrobe and team them with pants or dresses.

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3. Choose High-Waisted Skirts

A high-waisted skirt gives the illusion of longer legs. Since the skirt starts above your regular waist line. it elongates the bottom half of the body.

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4. Go for Vertical Stripes

Vertical stripes make the eye go from top to bottom, giving the illusion of a longer frame. If the pants are high-waisted, then double brownie points for you!

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5. Add A Thin Belt Above The Waistline

Create 40:60 body ratio by wearing a thin belt higher than your waist line. This gives the illusion of a longer bottom half, an essential if you want to look taller.

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6. Choose Shorter Hem Lines

Make sure your hem line ends above your knees, so you can flaunt those legs proudly! Remember, midi length outfits do not flatter a petite figure.

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7. Pointed Heels

Pointed heels elongate your legs and automatically add a few inches.

Kreena Desai

Hauterfly's Content Writer and Video Producer, Kreena is a sucker for all things DIY. In love with nail art, beauty, fashion, textiles, and all things creative under the sun, she follows the mantra: Why buy, when you can DIY?!

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