It has been rightly said that altitude has a lot to do with attitude. All those who are not tall shouldn’t feel down as the most important thing is to have the right attitude. However, many of us who are not very tall find their height sometimes disappointing and often look for ways to look taller. In your quest for appearing taller, you come across several products and companies that claim to increase your height. However, their effectiveness is still a point of debate as there is no way to increase height once the bones are formed and fused which usually happen around the time when you have achieved adulthood. But you don’t need to get disheartened just because of this as right clothes can do the trick for you. All that is expected from you is a perfect fashion sense and a right standing posture. This guide will help you with all the tricks that might help you appear taller. Read on.
Complexity level: Basic
Time required: 30 minutes
Resources required:
- Clothes for men and women
- High heeled shoes
- Full length mirrors
Instructions:
1. Go for one color family
Whenever you are choosing clothes, select those one which are having monochromatic palette, which means the cloths must be of the same color. This is because one color family is capable of tricking the eyes and mind of the other person to perceive you as tall and lean.
2. Select clothing which is continuous
Also, you must prefer those clothes which do not break into pieces. For instance, short women must wear long lean dress or no waist pants. As far as short men are concerned, they must go for thin belts which are of the same color as that of the trouser.
3. Pick vertical detailing
- Loose fitting cloths can often look wider thus making you look even more short in height. Thus it is always recommended to opt for well tailored cloths which fit properly on your body.
- As far as other details of cloths are concerned, you must pick those which have vertical detailing like thin stripes, interesting buttons, visible seams and contrasting ties.
4. Heals and posture
- High heel sandals and shoes are always of great aid when it comes to appearing taller. The new stacked slides and square heels available in the market are much more comfortable than the previous ones.
- Your posture is also of great importance. The importance of this factor can be understood by the fact that even a tall person can look short if he is not standing properly. Right posture is an easy way to add height or the appearance of it.
- Slim people always appear taller. Therefore, you can even try losing some weight in order to appear tall.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What hairstyles should I wear to make myself appear taller?
Longer hairs cover up your body, thus you appear shorter. Therefore, women who want to look taller must have shoulder length or shorter hair as this helps to lengthen your body, at least apparently.
Quick Tips:
- Wearing tall hats can also help you out in your purpose. Also, try to straighten your posture while sitting or standing.
- Staying slim creates a tall appearance therefore you must try to lose weight.
Things To Watch Out For:
- Anything that cuts your eye off at an odd or mid limb point such as Capri pants or calf-length skirts must be avoided.
- Thick and wide belts make you appear shorter, therefore it’s better to avoid such accessories.