Some style tips for tall women: Finding the perfect look

Conspicuous tops with large patterns or in particular styles such as empire also detract from a women's height.

“Tall women are made to wear large patterns. It can easily be something striking that goes throughout the outfit,” said Brack. Small patterns also are acceptable on a tall woman, said Brack. “Actually, anything goes, except vertical stripes.”

There are a few other things tall women should note about style. V-necks and long zippers elongate the body even more and should therefore be avoided. In addition there are skirt styles that can take a bit away from one's overall height. Skirts that are narrow to the knee and then bell out fit wonderfully on tall women, Poeltl said.

What goes for the outfit also goes for shoes. Sporty elegance is ideal and tall women do not have to reject heels.

“In flat shoes many women feel too slouchy. That's why many confidently wear heels,” she said. The shoes should be rounded at the toe so that the foot looks smaller. Many tall women have long feet and a round toe de-emphasizes their length, said Brack. Shoes that have a strap over the instep make long lets look shorter, as do boots that stop at mid-calf.

Beyond having a well put-together outfit, tall women should also take note of a few tips for their hair. Volume and fullness, particularly on the sides is important.

“This is how to bring expression and character to a small face,” said Jens Dagne, a master hair stylist from Worms. But he cautions not to cut the hair at the nape of the neck too short so that it maintains a counterbalance.

Women with an oval face can select a full hairstyle with curls that are either natural or permed. Asymmetrical styles also work. The hair should be shoulder length at most so that the oval face is not drawn out by the hair's length, added Dagne.

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