Some style tips for tall women: Finding the perfect look

But women who have the proportions of runway models often have problems finding the perfect look. There are a few tricks they can use to be rid of a few centimeters.

“This works best in the so-called long look,” said Bettyna Poeltl, a style expert at an image and fashion institute in Berlin. “A long T-shirt over pants and a vest — that looks well and it can magically get rid of a few centimeters,” Poeltl said.

Tall women look a bit smaller when their outfit can be separated into different parts. Long blazers and long coats also work well on tall women provided they cover the thigh, she said. A form-fitting top under the blazer or coat is the best way to add elegance to the outfit.

“Tall, thin women can show their figures,” said Poeltl. There are also a few things they should note when selecting pants. A slit up the side seam from the hem, for example, can make long legs look a bit shorter.

“Three-quarters or cigarette pants, which leave the ankle free, also reduce the leg length,” said Ingo Brack of the fashion school Esmond in Munich. Cigarette pants are tight-fitting, straight-legged pants that were popular in the '60s. Audrey Hepburn wore them and they can be found today in many closets.

“With their high waist and the short leg length, they are perfect for tall, thin women,” said Poeltl. With ankles revealed, pumps or ballerinas are the best choice in shoes. Because cigarette pants attract so much attention, Poeltl suggests an understated top. “A white blouse or a simply cut pullover combine well with the pants.”

Alternatively, narrow tube pants and leggings emphasize long legs, and tall women who like to wear dresses can hardly go wrong, Brack believes.

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