#FashionTips: Five things petite ladies should avoid

When it comes to styling body shapes and heights, this can often come as a challenge especially for petite ladies. Not only are they short but they are slender as well and getting the right fit is always hard but not impossible.

Depending on what your style leans towards, it is important to know and understand what your best features are and how to enhance them. Here are a few style tips on things you should avoid when petite while creating the perfect closet:

They may be comfortable and your number one go to but they are not doing your body any justice. Baggy clothes will only make you look smaller or look like you are drowning in your own clothes. However this doesn’t mean you can’t still rock this style, you only need to find a balance between the top and bottom. If you decide to go with baggy trousers, always go with a smaller top like a crop top or tank and vice versa.

Of course you have a tiny waist and you are thinking, why not flaunt it? While low rise jeans make you feel sexy they also make you look shorter as they don’t enhance any of your best features. Instead go for high waist jeans, they will likely enhance your body shape and make you look taller. They are also easier to pair with crop tops without looking raunchy.

Prints and patterns are amazing especially because very few people can hack them but as a petite woman, avoid clothes that have large prints and patterns. You will only draw attention to yourself and your height will be more defined than ever. Go for more subtle prints and patterns like tiny polka dot tops but the best style to go for is neutral. They are softer and will keep your outfit looking classy.

 They may seem bold and interesting to style out but as a petite lady they will only look heavy on you. These go for the large bucket bags, chunky chains and dad shoes we all love them but for the sake of fashion, avoid them. Instead go for smaller pieces like strappy heels, converse shoes, smaller purses and simple jewelry, these will enhance your features and draw away focus from your height.

Last but not least steer clear of maxis skirts and dresses, they are too long and will only drown your frame. Maxis are meant for taller ladies since their height will define the maxis better. As for you, go with skirts and dresses that are slightly above the knee, showing off some skin will give an illusion that your legs are long.

Bonus tip: Well fitted clothes always look better when you are petite and also make your tailor your friend, you will need all the help you can get to create clothes your size.