Finding Perfect Pants for Your Body Type
Short legs
By Ingrie Williams
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Body type: Short legs
Your challenge: Looking taller
The best pants for you: A creased-front pant helps create a strong vertical line, boosting the illusion of longer legs. Stick to a straight-leg cut or a slight flare and avoid pants with large prints or a cuff – both will overwhelm you and make you look shorter.
Dress them up: A bit of height goes a long way in helping a short frame. Pointed-toe shoes will give you a boost and make legs look longer – even 1-1/2” heels help. If you prefer flats, stick with pointed-toes – round- or square-toe shoes tend to emphasize a small frame.
Your challenge: Looking taller
The best pants for you: A creased-front pant helps create a strong vertical line, boosting the illusion of longer legs. Stick to a straight-leg cut or a slight flare and avoid pants with large prints or a cuff – both will overwhelm you and make you look shorter.
Dress them up: A bit of height goes a long way in helping a short frame. Pointed-toe shoes will give you a boost and make legs look longer – even 1-1/2” heels help. If you prefer flats, stick with pointed-toes – round- or square-toe shoes tend to emphasize a small frame.
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