Going beyond the high heel to look taller

And when it comes to the opposite sex, many men think women under 1.65 meters are more sweet than sexy. But with some good styling you can add some height as well as spice to your appearance.

Both short women and men can benefit from clever styling tips. The most important rule is to get the proportions right.

“Claudia Schiffer is bigger than Kate Moss but she doesn't look it. She just has the right proportions,” says stylist Maria Hans from Hamburg. Being a short woman does not mean you have to look short.

“It depends on the figure and your build,” explains stylist Ines Grum from Dortmund. In order to get the best look your upper and lower body should each appear to be equal length.

Short legs can look longer optically by wearing a pair of high cut trousers. “Short jackets or bolero-style jackets also make the upper body look longer.” As a basic rule short woman can wear anything that “creates a long look.” Maria Hans recommends wearing V-necks: “Round necks are too claustrophobic-looking.”

A skirt should never be too long. “Mini skirts are more suited to short women. White drain pipe jeans can also make you look a few centimeters taller.”

But achieving the right look is not just about getting clothing proportions right, color plays a big role as well. “Single color combinations make the body look taller,” says image consultant Dagmar Bothe from Hamburg.

“You should try to avoid what is known as block coloring. That happens when you wear a red pullover with a pair of blue trousers and there are no other colors in your outfit.” When that happens your body looks like it has been “halved” but it does not look taller.

Bothe also advises matching the color of your stockings to the color of your skirt — that can also help legs look longer. Another tip: “Small women should wear light colored tops. That attracts looks to your upper body.”

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