How to Dress If You're Taller Than Average: Balance, Not Hide
Being tall isn't something you need to hide. It's something you gradually learn to balance.
How to Dress If You're Taller Than Average?🤔
We're sure you've run into the problem of finding good clothing in a regular store.
That's because most clothing models and sizes are designed for women of average height.
If you're blessed with long legs and above-average height, there are styling rules made just for you — ways to highlight their length, create curves, or visually shorten your height, if that's what you're after.
Scroll down for the top hacks from a stylist👇
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Trousers
While cropped trousers or culottes don't always suit petite women, for tall women they're the ideal cut of pants. Their legs are long enough that these trousers won't "cut off" the silhouette. Plus, exposed ankles add a touch of elegance. We demonstrated this with Uma Thurman – 5'11" (181 cm).
Colors
If you want to visually shorten your height, avoid monochrome looks. In one-color outfits, the figure as a whole appears taller and longer, so it helps to "divide" the figure in half. With dresses – wide belts; and when pairing tops with bottoms, choose contrasting color combinations. Classic sets with a light top and dark bottom, or vice versa, are simply made for you. As shown by Michelle Obama – 5'11" (180 cm).
Sleeves
Tall women often run into the problem of sleeves that are too short on shirts, long-sleeve tops, jackets, and even outerwear. In this case, you can roll up the sleeves to three-quarter length, which highlights the elegance of the arms. You can also add accessories like a bracelet or a watch.
Oversized, Elongated Tops
Elongated sweatshirts, tops, and oversized t-shirts are the perfect choice. Since tall women usually have long legs, this cut won't shorten the silhouette. It looks best paired with slim or semi-fitted bottoms. As shown by actress Blake Lively – 5'10" (177 cm).
Fit
Of course, it all depends on your figure and proportions. But the most universal choice for tall women with any body type is a mid-rise fit for bottoms. As shown by Kate Middleton – 5'9" (175 cm).
Accessories
The most successful choices are medium-sized and large accessories. Miniature bags can throw off your proportions and, by contrast, create excess bulk. As shown by actress Gal Gadot – 5'10" (178 cm).
