To the timid question of a short, plump lady in search of: “Is there anything for me?” the modern women's clothing industry confidently answers: "Yes!". Even catwalk fashion in recent years, as if coming to its senses, offers fashionable solutions for different figures for girls of small stature. Short plump women who choose the same outfits as tall thin ones, or put on something baggy, do not know one thing: the right dress models the figure and brings it closer to the ideal. It can be either a tight-fitting dress or a loose sundress.
Five silhouettes of figures of low full girls
Small and lush - this is not the type of figure. And if it’s more or less clear with a short stature - according to the generally accepted classification of a person’s length, it is less than 163 cm for girls - then according to the ratio of the girth of the chest, waist and hips, five types of silhouettes are considered:
In the following description, we will focus on the types of apple and pear, because they are most common among short overweight women.
Having considered the general rules for choosing fashionable dresses for obese women of short stature, Let's move on to specific recommendations..
The models described below are not the only ones of their kind. They will help to form an idea of the right fashionable dress for a short full woman. So it will be easier for you to make a choice in the store or sew a suitable outfit.
Evening dresses
Here are just a few examples:
- Dark green floor-length dress in thick satin. The asymmetrical bodice leaves one shoulder open. The second is covered with a wide strap. The waist is slightly defined, and the straight or slightly flared skirt falls freely. Above - a black lace cape of the same length as the dress, it is tied under the bust. This little horizontal line won't ruin anything, as the cape will accentuate the contrasting vertical lines.
- Little black - base just above the knee without sleeves and without straps we dress in a long dark blue wrap dress with long sleeves and a wide flowing skirt. The deep neckline is not vulgar, as there is a base, and the wide skirt only hints at the fact that there is a slit for the legs. More than ever, this will come in handy. It also remains within the bounds of decency thanks to the base. Diagonal-vertical lines will elongate the silhouette.
- Flowing, beginning to expand under the bust, a floor-length burgundy dress, a square neckline on the chest, long or three-quarter sleeves. A thin gold chain completes the outfit.
Make a high hairstyle - it will fit the occasion and "stretch" the figure.
A small blue dress with asymmetric sleeves will perfectly emphasize the dignity of the figure.
Cocktail
For a light buffet, we choose shortened elegant models:
- Dark purple chiffon dress. The neckline is small, bordered with embroidery in a contrasting color, beads or stones. The cut is free, the hem is asymmetric: the lower part reaches the ankle, the upper part just above the knee (herringbone alternation). This spectacular will perfectly emphasize the beauty of your legs.
- Two-tone sheath dress just above the knee. Sleeves are short, straight or, if the figure is not an inverted triangle, with a lantern. The sleeves, back and sides are dark blue, the middle part is red. So here again we use the idea of \u200b\u200bcontour to stretch the silhouette and reduce volumes. This dress is also suitable for everyday wear.
- Dark turquoise knee-length dress. With the help of a belt we make an overlap. Sleeves - a bat. It is important to choose the belt of the same color so as not to create an accent on the horizontal line. Vertical ones can be added using cuts on the sleeves.
High-heeled pumps, a clutch and chunky or shiny earrings and a ring will make a casual sheath dress festive.
A red dress with lace is also a great cocktail option.
Everyday models
Denim shirt dress: a long row of buttons - why not a vertical line? Everyone, except for the owners of the figure of sandy features, is recommended flared. A straight dress can “sit down” on a pear type if the top is balanced by gathered sleeves.
A dark sheath dress just above the knee with a square, triangular or round neckline. Again, in the summer, when you want to dress brighter, combine two colors - a dark "contour" and a more cheerful one that you like. or vertical stripes will be a great option for a romantic meeting or a walk with friends.
In summer, you can give preference to “modernized”.
Tunic to the middle of the thigh with black three-quarter sleeves with tight-fitting black trousers or jeans and black over the knee boots. The base of the tunic can be any color. The arms and legs in this case are stretch lines.
Refuse the tunic with leggings: such a combination, even if it does not add volume, will reduce your height.
A bold decision to attend a youth party or an exhibition of a young creative artist will be.
Solutions for women over 50
Women who are interested in fashion develop intuition and taste by adulthood. And most importantly - values and character. Such a lady herself easily decides what to wear. We can only recommend to make some finishing touches.
Soft lines in the neckline look good, for example, a shallow swing neckline. The sleeves will be such that the hands feel free in them, for example, slightly flared (bell) or "bat".
Feel free to choose the right shades of red: deep burgundy and burgundy. And with what to wear a red dress you can find out directly.
A sheath dress just below the knee will look great with a jacket or an expensive cardigan. As mentioned above, the cardigan and jacket should be darker - otherwise, layering will not produce the desired effect.
For a solemn occasion, you can choose.
It has long been no secret that full, small women very often have a huge number of complexes. For women with a similar figure, the main goal when choosing clothes is to mask their curvaceous and rounded shapes to the maximum or to pull them down in order to look visually as slimmer and taller as possible. However, chubby ladies completely forget that they are no less beautiful than slim girls. Choosing the right clothes for fat little women, which can emphasize all the advantages of your roundness and magnificent forms, you will feel like the most beautiful woman. At the same time, small stature will not spoil your beautiful image at all, but on the contrary, it will give you the opportunity to please both a short man and a tall guy.
Give your preference to clothes made of soft knitwear or matte fabrics. Avoid bright sequins that accentuate problem areas.
Clothing color
When choosing clothes for full little women, it is recommended not to wrap yourself in black from head to toe. It certainly makes you visually slimmer, but a plump, petite woman who is dressed in black from head to toe looks ridiculous or just has a bunch of complexes about her weight and height. Buy clothes in colors that you like, as well as cheer up, while avoiding very bright contrasts and straight horizontal lines. Remember that dark fabrics with a sheen visually make you look fatter, making your figure even wider and your height even shorter.
Drawing suitable for small and overweight women
A bright horizontal and wide vertical strip, a cage is not for you. A small ornament, polka dot clothes will also not make you slimmer and taller, but on the contrary, against their background, your silhouette will be heavy and huge. Things in a narrow vertical strip and a rectangle, oblique lines and with a small pattern are ideal.
Silhouette for fat and small
In no case do not drag your body into loose or shapeless dresses. A semi-adjacent silhouette that emphasizes the shape is an ideal option for full ladies.
Skirt length
Avoid mini, as well as too maxi. A skirt with a length that reaches the middle of the knee or slightly lower will look great. Don't buy flared skirts.
cutout
Don't be shy about a deep neckline, such as a V-neck. Lush breasts are one of the main advantages of any full woman.
Sleeve for full figure women
Stay away from sleeveless clothing. Massive shoulders and full arms are best covered with a long sleeve or a three-quarter sleeve.
Underwear for fat little ladies
Purchase only high-quality underwear, which
will fit perfectly on your body. A bra like nothing else should
emphasize lush and large breasts, and not disfigure it. Never
choose underwear a size smaller than yours, because the straps, which are forever
will dig in, protruding folds will not add elegance to you at all.
Buy yourself some slimming underwear. It will accentuate your figure, remove
excess will smooth out the wrinkles and allow you to be a little slimmer.
Shoes
We talked about clothes for overweight little women, but the choice of shoes for overweight women is also important. All girls think that the bigger the heel, the prettier and slimmer she looks. However, you should not buy shoes with very high heels or stilettos. The huge height of the heel will not stretch the figure, but rather add disproportion to it.
By following all these tips and rules, you can feel like an irresistible, slim and beautiful woman every day!
We, modern girls, are very lucky, because we live in a wonderful time when the owners of a non-standard figure do not find themselves on the periphery of fashion. Tall, short, full, thin - all of them, with a little effort, from the countless options for fashion solutions offered by designers and stylists, will be able to find what suits them.
Short stature, as a rule, is considered a disadvantage only by the girls themselves. Men, for the most part, like to see a miniature companion next to them, because this way you can feel big and strong. Therefore, the dress is the best clothes for girls of this complexion, the most feminine of all possible outfits. If a short girl has magnificent forms, this is not at all a reason to refuse beautiful dresses. On the contrary, a properly chosen dress, like nothing else, is able to correct all the flaws of the figure and emphasize its dignity.
What to avoid?
There are several types of dresses that girls with this type of figure should avoid. Let's talk about each of them.
Glitter dresses. First of all, this recommendation applies to "glossy" materials such as satin and oil. Such fabrics will shine in the sun and other light sources, thereby enhancing the feeling of volume.
Stretch fabric dresses. Not all, but only those who ugly "wrinkle" and gather in folds in problem areas. Such fabrics include knitwear, oil already mentioned by us and other thin, well-draped fabrics.
Dresses with a horizontal pattern. Horizontal stripes visually flatten the figure, and vertical stripes stretch, so we opt for the latter. From the sailor dress you will have to turn out, but then we have a choice among many other patterns. Ornaments of a vertical orientation can be floral, floral, geometric, animal, ethnic, etc.
How to visually increase growth?
There are simple tricks that allow you to visually add a few centimeters of height. If you are going to “go out”, try to use at least one of them.
Compliance with proportions. In order to appear taller, you need to choose models of dresses in which the upper part is much smaller than the lower one. The ratio of parts can be indicated by color, drapery, belt or other elements.
Heel. Most short girls do not part with high-heeled shoes - and rightly so. It is better for plump women not to choose a “glass” or a thin hairpin, but a thicker and more stable heel.
Simple fit. Short, full girls are unanimously advised by stylists to give up lush outfits. Dresses with a voluminous skirt, such as "malvina" or "tutu" will visually make you even smaller, while adding a few extra pounds.
Important Rules
- Girls with the complexion discussed in this article are often embarrassed by plump hands. To feel more comfortable, choose dresses with sleeves - not necessarily long ones. Models with ¾ sleeves look simple and elegant.
- When choosing a dress for the office, pay attention to the presence of pockets. Patch pockets, which are often found in business dresses, create extra volume in the hips - it is better to refuse such models in favor of a dress with pockets sewn into the side seams or without them at all.
- It is important to correctly determine the length of the dress. Too long, reaching to the heels, the skirt shortens even in the presence of a heel. Even if you have slender, beautiful legs, wearing a mini with a short stature and a plump figure is the best idea. The ideal length is just barely covering the knees.
There are so many different trends in the fashion industry that it is difficult to choose the very image that will fit according to the parameters of your figure. When creating a wardrobe for a short girl, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- clothing should emphasize the dignity of the figure;
- it is desirable that the outfit visually increases growth, and not vice versa;
- observance of body proportions in a suit.
The main task of the stylist when creating an image is to determine the correct type of figure and its proportions. There are several types of proportions that you should rely on:
- An hourglass is an ideal figure, a standard of beauty, almost everything is suitable for a girl of this type of physique.
- Pear - a massive part of the lower body, is in the wide hips, choosing clothes you need to create volume in the upper body, focusing on the shoulders.
- Rectangle - such a figure has practically no waist, so the outfit should emphasize it.
- Triangle - wide shoulders compared to narrow hips, in which case you need to bring the figure to the hourglass type, for this a balancing volume is formed on the hips.
Things that should be excluded from the wardrobe, as they visually shorten the figure:
- shapeless clothes that do not emphasize the silhouette, including oversized clothes;
- ankle length dress
- bermuda pants;
- hats with large brim;
- massive prints on clothes;
- horizontal stripes in the suit.
We lengthen the figure of a short woman
It will help you lengthen your figure. When choosing shoes, you should pay attention to their contrast, shoes should be a continuation of the leg so that there are no horizontal lines. In the summer, flesh-colored shoes are suitable; in the cold season, you can choose shoes to match the color of trousers and tights.
A shift in the waist line also lengthens the legs; petite girls should choose trousers, skirts and dresses with a high waist. You can combine them with short tops and blouses.
Vertical stripes on clothes elongate the figure, but thick vertical lines should be avoided, it is desirable that only one element of the suit be striped.
The length of the midi and maxi skirts, in the first case, opens the legs, in the second it hides, but both options add extra centimeters to the figure.
If you should refuse a hat with a long brim, then a hat with a small brim will complement an elegant outfit well.
From accessories, you should choose long jewelry, earrings, scarves, everything that can create additional vertical lines.
Belts should emphasize the waist line, and not overlap it, we recommend giving preference to thin, elegant straps.
Bags are selected either small or medium sizes.
Basics for short women
A basic wardrobe for short girls might look like this: jeans or high-waisted trousers, a blouse, a midi skirt, a classic trench coat, flesh-colored shoes, a mid-length cardigan, a little black dress.
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A capsule wardrobe is selected depending on preferences and lifestyle and may look like this:
Summer: short shorts, skirts, sundresses, dresses, tops, short-brimmed straw hats, pointed shoes.
Autumn: shoes in the color of trousers, a raincoat with a thin belt, short will be relevant.
Winter: tweed suit, monochrome pantsuit, medium bag.
Spring: off-the-shoulder dress, muted sandals, small handbag.
Wardrobe for a short woman depending on age
35 years old - a woman already knows what she wants, there are practically no restrictions on clothing at this age, the only thing we would recommend is to be careful with youth style so as not to look like a teenager.
All modeling rules for low must be respected.
40 years old - the motives in clothes are more restrained, the fabrics are monochrome, not flashy. Pay attention to the outfit Reese Witherspoon in the photo, her height is only 154 cm.
50 years - a special chic at this age gives a woman a minimalist style.
Although people like Sarah Jessica Parker, even at 50, do not deny themselves and skinny jeans, which emphasizes her dignity.
10 rules for dressing short women
- The first rule for short women is to follow the 2/3 - 1/3 rule. This means that your clothes should not visually divide you into 2 parts. Instead, 2/3 of the body covers the bottom, and the remaining 1/3 covers the top.
- Layering is the best way to spruce up an outfit, but don't overdo it.
- Don't choose dresses that stop at the calf - either keep them short to the knees or to the ankles.
- Watch your shoulders - they should be exactly in place, not too tight or too loose.
- The same goes for the sleeves; they should reach to the tip of your hands, no further. They can be shorter, but not longer.
- Solid colors are the best friends of petite women.
- Stay away from rectangular/square shaped outfits; they are not suitable for girls of short stature.
- If you choose stripes, choose vertical ones, especially for one-piece dresses, trousers, etc. Tops can be horizontal.
- Heels and thick-soled shoes are the most obvious way to look taller.
Accessories and belts - always choose thin ones, not wide and bulky ones.
Life hack: a girl of small stature will look not only taller, but also stylish and modern if she tucks a long scarf under her belt.
Petite girls are great (no offense to tall ones). Remember the magnificent Kylie Minogue (155 cm), Salma Hayek (157 cm), Shakira (150 cm), the Olsen sisters (155 cm), Madonna (158 cm) and many other star babies.
However, from time to time, all short girls want to be a little taller, at least visually. What clothes should I choose to add a couple of centimeters to my height (heels do not count)?
1. Fitted clothes - yes. Baggy clothes - no
The short girl's style is slim elegance, so oversized clothes are best left hanging in the store. Bulky clothes make your silhouette heavier and further reduce your height.
2. Dark colors - yes. Black color - no
4. High waist - yes. Low waist - no
A high waistline elongates the legs and elongates the silhouette. Therefore, we say “yes” to a high waist and “no” to a low one, since the latter, on the contrary, makes the legs shorter.
5. Sheath dress - yes. Hoodie dress - no
For little girls, a sheath dress is perfect. It sits perfectly on a slender figure (of course) and visually increases growth. Did you see a beautiful hoodie dress? We pass by.
In the designer clothing boutique you will find many models of dresses.
6. Skirts above the knee - yes. Midi skirts - no
The best option for women of short stature is skirts and dresses just above the knee. Midi skirts, on the other hand, should be treated with caution: wear them only with high heels. Otherwise, there is a risk of becoming like a gnome princess.
7. Classic straight trousers - yes. Cropped trousers - no
The same can be said about jeans. Choose simple, slightly narrowed down models. Boyfriend jeans and any other baggy jeans will not work for you.
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8. Short tops - yes. Tunics - no
Tunics do not suit girls of small stature. It is better to wear a short blouse or a lovely crop top.
9. Short jackets or vests - yes. Long jackets or vests - no
Petite ladies are advised to choose the same miniature jackets: they should not end below the waist. At the same time, little girls should not wear fashionable long vests - they will drag you down.
10. Coat to the knee - yes. Long coats - no
In late autumn and early spring, little girls should opt for elegant knee-length coats and avoid long models. By the way, .
11. Thin strap - yes. Wide belt - no
On the one hand, stylists advise petite girls to emphasize the waist with a thin belt: this technique visually increases growth. On the other hand, it is not advisable to wear wide belts, as they have the opposite effect.
12. Vertical stripes - yes. Horizontal stripes - no
Your choice is a variety of prints with vertical stripes in any width and color. Such clothes not only lengthen the figure, but also slim. On the contrary, it is better to forget about horizontal prints. They reduce height and visually expand the figure.
13. Graceful boats - yes. Ankle strap shoes - no
The most suitable shoes for you are neat skin-colored pumps. These shoes not only lengthen the legs, but also fit any outfit. It is better not to wear massive shoes with huge heels: they look pretty ridiculous on little girls. In addition, you should not buy: they "cut" the leg and make it shorter.
14. Ankle boots - yes. Knee high boots - no
Ankle boots suit little girls much more than high boots (we don't mean over the knee boots, but boots that reach the knee).
15. Small bags - yes. Massive bags - no
Maybe you are already used to huge bags in which you can put a million unnecessary things. However, petite girls are advised to wear the same miniature bags, otherwise it will seem that you yourself can climb into your bag.
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Comments: 33
Alexandra
I agree only with cropped trousers and hoodies, everyone else does not. Or it is necessary to take into account the type of figure. a petite thin woman in a heavy maxi skirt, a voluminous sweater will look even more elegant, and a petite puff will really be a gnome.
10.03.2016 / 12:14
Gumbold
So you say that petite girls are beautiful, and then brand them as gnome princesses? As if being short is bad, and all your recommendations are just to look taller. It's somehow not very good. Yes, and the recommendations are questionable, especially about the length of the midi, cropped trousers, culottes, long coats, horizontal stripes. All this can and should be worn, it just also needs to be done correctly. And yes, such an approach in style is possible / impossible, this is generally the edge. Dictatorship of fashion
11.09.2017 / 12:11
Inessa
Have mercy, ladies! All advice here or anywhere is not dogma, it is only the opinion of others. You can find out the weaknesses yourself. The first thing to do is take a picture of your bow, and in different variations. You will see for yourself what does not look. I came to many points from the article myself and I agree unambiguously, but just knee-high boots suit me (only not as extended in the photo, but just on the leg), there are absolutely no boots up to the middle of the calf. Apply the Principle: Observe, Compare, Reflect
14.10.2017 / 13:10
Olesya
Knee-high boots, in the style of riding boots, especially with a wide and straight shaft, increase height and make a person much slimmer. Of course, if worn as in the photo, with unfortunate shorts, a jumper and bare legs, then the height will seem smaller.
01.11.2017 / 15:29
Yuryevna
I would like to add why girls can and should wear these disgusting tops? For example, I prefer normal sweaters and T-shirts that completely cover the stomach.
25.11.2018 / 11:53
Valentine
Thank you, thank you! But I'd rather walk in the city or on vacation with a beautiful horizontal shopper bag than with a bunch of ugly plastic bags. I have worn and will continue to wear cropped denim skinny and breeches, the main thing is that I always look stylish in them, so my husband says!
03.01.2019 / 09:40
Alexandra
Ksenia Belousova, I am small, 157 cm. Knee-length boots suit me very well, but ankle boots absolutely do not. Go coats below the knee. And midi pencil skirts.
09.01.2019 / 16:14
Alexandra
I forgot to add that boyfriend jeans are very suitable, but narrow ones, on the contrary, are not very good. A lot depends not on height, but on the type of figure.
09.01.2019 / 16:17
Helena
My daughter wears size 54, height 156cm. Young, only 40. On your advice, I twisted it at the temple. He wears trousers, shorts, voluminous blouses, he can wear a maxi robe. Her deep cherry-colored maxi wedding dress looked amazing on her. Short haircuts do not suit her, because. her round face becomes a pancake. In general, she is very nice. Imagine a woman in a top with a waist of 120 cm. Of course, high boots cannot be worn - the tops do not fasten. She generally prefers sneakers; me too. Although I am 162cm tall. I leave hzuki high heels to those who like to disfigure their skeleton and get a lot of problems, attributing everything to age. Although I don’t refuse small heels, such as Viennese ones (2-3cm).