Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Fashion tips for tall women

Tall women have a whole different set of issues surrounding personal fashion and style than women of average height. To develop fashion-confidence follow these tips on choosing clothing, wearing trends and dressing your body type.

Raise your hand if you've ever worn pants that are too short. Unfortunately, you're not alone. Every tall woman should learn how to lengthen the inseam of her pants to prevent the awkward "high water" look.

Bold jewelry choices look stunning on tall women. Learn how to choose jewelry that emphasizes your beauty without overpowering your look.

Every tall woman should have at least one pair of skinny jeans or leggings in her closet. Learn how to choose the right pair of pants that will enable you to pull off the narrow-leg look with ease.

It can be hard for tall women to find the right pair of boots. Your extra length can make knee-high boots look like calf-high boots, and your constant struggle to find long pants can make ankle boots look awkward. Learn which boots are worth the investment, and which boots you should avoid.

Tall women can look glamorous and sexy without much effort. Learn how to sex it up by toning things down.

High-waisted styles, like these wide-leg pants (Charles Nolan), make a long torso look more in proportion, delivering an "instant hourglass look

Give separate pieces a chance at the officeóthey're fresher than a suit, and different colors on top and bottom break up your height.


Find a tee with sleeves that hit the wrist, then add a cardigan and a jacket with pushed-up sleeves and Don't fear your heightóown it. People love that you make a statement when you enter a room

Long dresses and monochromatic outfits emphasize length. A solid color or pattern from your shoulders to your ankles makes you look long and lean.

Choose pants without cuffs. Cuffed pants can truncate your legs and make them appear shorter.

Avoid large patterns. If you have to wear a pattern, make sure that it's small in size and is a color on color pattern.

Look for a mixture of colors for your wardrobe. Black and dark colors make you look taller, so if you try a variety of colors you'll eliminate the illusion.

Choose shoes with flat heels. Everyone knows that heeled shoes make you taller. With today's popular styles like ballet flats, you'll be able to look fashionable without adding extra inches to your stature.



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