If you are a shorter woman then you probably struggle with some clothes! I am 5’3 and here are my wardrobe essentials for shorter women.
Regardless of a woman’s height, she wants to be fashionably dressed. For women of average height, this is not a problem, there is plenty to choose from, but there is not as much choice for petite women. Chances are, if a woman is 5 feet 4 inches or less, like me, then you need to consider where you shop.
I often find trousers way too long for me and therefore choose dresses when I am shopping online. Yours Clothing recently invited me to give their ranges a go. Yours Clothing offers plus-sized clothing at great prices, they start at a size 14 and go up to a 40.
In this post, I am sharing some of the clothing hacks advised for shorter women. It is also really important to look after the clothes you have with these washing hacks.
Top Wardrobe Essentials for Shorter Women
There is a number of staple items that really help in a women’s wardrobe. When buying these days I really try to find things that will add to what I already own. Many of us a shopping smarter and trying to plan outfits with what we already have. I love mixing new things with vintage and old favourites. The post I wrote on how-to-sell-on-vinted-ultimate-guide is proving really popular.
Fabrics
Bulky fabrics such as Fair Isle sweaters should be avoided and preference should be given to soft and flowing fabrics. Cashmere is ideal for petite women. It is also a good idea to choose long sweaters versus sweaters that only reach the waist.
Patterns
Printed patterns might not be a good idea for petite women. Flowers, polka dots and stripes will do nothing to create the illusion of more height. If a petite woman wants to wear a printed dress or blouse she should give preference to small prints versus large flowers or broad stripes. Vertical stripes will always work better than horizontal ones.
Necklines
In addition to colours and patterns, petite women should pay attention to necklines. V-necks are preferable over round necks or scooped necks. A vest or a V-neck cardigan can be worn over a blouse to create the illusion of height. By showing more of the neck and chest in the shape of a V, a petite woman will appear taller.
Waistline
Petite women don’t usually wear clothing that cuts them at the waist, but a skirt and pants combined with a blouse or sweater can be worn, providing that not too much attention is drawn to waist. Instead of tucking a blouse into the waistband of a skirt or pants, petite women can let the blouse or sweater flow over the waistband.
Accessories
An illusion of height can also be created with accessories. By wearing a silk scarf, a striking necklace, pendant or brooch, attention is drawn to the upper part of the body. Accessories to avoid are broad belts or belts with big buckles.
Shoes
Last but not least, shoes can be a great way of giving petit women more height. In addition to high heels, some shoes, sandals and boots have platforms, giving instant height to a petite woman.
I picked out some great outfits from Yours Clothing. My favourite was a navy dress with pockets which I wear with my converse.
I also picked out a longline shirt that is ideal for transitional wear. You can pop it on if there is a breeze. The vertical stripes are really flattering and the shirt is a great length.
Yours Clothing has a great range from camis, and dresses to shirts, whether you are looking for workwear or fun wear they will have you covered.
