They say that a small dog remains a puppy until old age, and outwardly it really looks like that. Strange, but such an expression is also suitable for petite women, who even in adulthood look youthful. Striking others with fragility and diminutiveness, ladies of this height often deal with a serious problem – the inability to dress stylishly and attractively. This is especially noticeable when choosing dresses: in a short one there is a risk of seeming too frivolous, and a long one evokes thoughts that the girl borrowed it from her mother’s wardrobe. When thinking about which dresses are suitable for girls of small stature, you should heed the advice of stylists. In this case, the image will turn out to be harmonious and attractive, and the fragile fashionista will not look like she is dressed from someone else’s shoulder.
Secrets of choice for petite fashionistas
Choosing a dress for short girls is not an easy task. But there are recommendations, listening to which it will be much easier to choose the perfect dress:
- It is worth paying attention to collections in which there are models with the petite mark. For such outfits, patterns are developed specifically, taking into account small stature, so all tucks, armholes and other cut details are located correctly, in the right places.
- When choosing a dress for a girl of short stature, you should pay attention to the length – a mistake will shorten the legs even more. Fashionistas with a beautiful figure and slender legs can afford a mini, but the optimal length for any type of figure is average – a palm above or below the knee, but not flush with it. Girls under 165 cm tall are also allowed to wear floor-length dresses, but their cut should perfectly draw the silhouette, and the model should still be petite.
- Fragile short girls are suitable for dresses made of matte thin fabric – cashmere, knitwear or cotton. Dense materials with a shiny texture add volume and look ridiculous in small models.
- To add a little height, at least optically, little tricks will help: thin straps, high waist, 3/4 sleeves, a suitable print. Models of dresses with a low V-neck also visually add 3-5 centimeters due to the open neck and neckline. And of course, where without high heels!
As for color, little girls should refuse dresses with a large print – they make the figure squat. Petite fashionistas should choose dresses:
- plain;
- with a small pattern;
- striped.
The last print should be vertical – this will visually stretch the figure. For girls who are not overweight, a diagonal stripe is also suitable. Such a print is contraindicated for “dumplings”, it adds volume.
Styles for everyday and evening wear
The everyday wardrobe of every girl consists of clothes for home and office. And in one, and in another case, things should be simple and convenient.
- If you need to stick to a dress code, a classic sheath dress or an A-line model with an A-line skirt will work well for the office. Popular today pleats do not suit short girls. They are easy to replace with a sun cut, only the bottom should not look too lush and voluminous.
- For daily walks and country holidays, shirt dresses and short dresses with a straight or slightly flared skirt are easy to match.For an evening out dress for a girl of small stature, it is better to choose an A-silhouette. Evening dresses tailored to the figure are also suitable. But models with a fluffy flared skirt or dresses with a voluminous top should be abandoned. They will introduce even greater disproportion, shorten the already small growth. For those who seek to hide extra centimeters, models with draperies are suitable, not too tight-fitting, but forming a beautiful silhouette.
What dresses should you avoid?
When choosing the style of a new dress, it is worth abandoning models that only emphasize the short stature of girls, making it even smaller, or introduce an imbalance in the proportions of the figure:
- large active prints – expand the figure and look disproportionate;
- color block of more than 2 colors – divides the figure into many pieces, “tearing” it into pieces;
- too long sleeves – “steal” a few centimeters of growth due to the visual lengthening of the arms;
- large trim details – zippers, patches, patch pockets, huge bows stand out against the background of a small stature, reducing it even more;
- low waist – introduces a disproportion, lengthening the torso in relation to the legs;
- wide belt – it is better to replace it with a narrow belt to emphasize the waist.
It is a little more difficult to find clothes of the right size for short girls than for fashionistas of high and medium height, but the lack of centimeters is by no means a disadvantage. It is only important to be aware of the features of your figure and clearly understand which styles you should stay away from.
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