Aside from wearing maxi dresses, wearing pants is another dilemma of every petite girl. We’re really conscious that maybe it can make us look even shorter. But of course, if there’s a will, there’s a way!
For someone who’s standing at 4’10”, shopping for the perfect pants is really difficult. It starts with the length, the fit, the fabric and so on. That’s why I stopped wearing pants for a while. My friends would mostly say that I’m not myself if I wear one. It’s just that I really feel that it’s pulling me down. I even imagine myself as a dwarf sometimes. I know I’m exaggerating and overthinking things a bit, It’s just that I’m really not comfortable wearing it at all.
However, there are times you can’t escape wearing one. Most especially if your school or office has dress codes. Sometimes, I do also envy those tall girls wearing cute pants. That’s why I tried and experimented with how will I style myself so that I will not look short anymore.
So, here are some of my discovered tips that every petite girl should remember when choosing their pants:
1. “The Right Length”
The number one problem for us petite girls is the length of the pants. It’s really hard to find one. What we can do now is to bring it to a tailor and have it hemmed. The ideal length for us would be where our ankles can be seen. Anything shorter than ankle-length can potentially make your legs look cut off, so don’t go overboard and cut shorter than this.
2. Balance is the key
Wearing pants can cover up your precious cute little legs. As a result, it looks like you’re bundled up too much. So, be sure to show off some skin. It would be better if you wear tops that are a little revealing such as off-shoulders, deep necklines, tubes or sleeveless. Also, be mindful of your waist cut. The best cut would be the high-waisted ones.
3. Saved by the shoes!
As I said before, with correct styling, everything will look #OOTD worthy. And your shoes plays an important part in your outfit. It can definitely make or break the whole look! So, be sure to choose the perfect one. It doesn’t need to be with heels actually. The pointed and nude-colored ones are your holy grail. Also, you can go with a monochromatic theme where you can pair your pants and shoes with the same color.
4. Distract ’em
Another key to look taller is by creating illusions. You can create an illusion where you’re legs can be longer. One way would be playing with the prints. Vertical lines are your best friend but you’re not limited to that only. You can also opt for the checkered and floral ones. Since the prints of your pants look busy, people would be distracted by it and they will not notice your short legs.
5. Own it, girl!
At the end of the day, your comfort is really the top priority. Even if you follow all of the tips and still you’re not comfortable enough, everything would definitely fail. Your confidence will really go a long way. So own that look baby, because you’re pretty in your own way.
(DCLA top, Uniqlo pants, Kate Spade bag, SM Parisian heels)
📍: Bramble Bakehouse
Dressing up can be an everyday struggle for us petite girls. But if you’ll just look at the bright side, it can be really fun! Just don’t think about it too much and don’t worry about what the other people say.
I hope you had fun reading this. Till next time, sweeties! ♡
