Going beyond the high heel to look taller

“Take a piece of thread and place one end on your forehead's hairline then pull the thread as far as your chin. Take that section of thread and dangle it from your chin. The point on your chest where the section of thread ends shows you the maximum length a necklace may be,” explains Ines Grum.

Along with accessories, shoes are another important subject for short women. “It is possible to find high heeled shoes that are comfortable to wear,” says Grum.

Grum would not advise short women to avoid wearing high-heeled shoes. “The problem is that a lot of women don't know how to walk in them properly. But you don't have to choose a high heeled pair of shoes.”

The right hairstyle can also make you look taller. “Hair should not hang like a big mat. It's better to have it pinned-up or tied in a bun. That also looks a lot fresher in the summer,” says Maria Hans.

Dagmar Bothe warns against having too big a hairstyle. “When you pin your hair up take note of your face's shape. A long face can look even longer with pinned-up hair.”

“As a general rule you should not look as if you have been swallowed up by your clothes. A baggy top together with a wide pair of linen trousers does not look very attractive on a short woman,” adds Maria Hans.

To recap: high shoes, short skirts and pinned-up hair suit short women but not every outfit must conform to this rule. However, if you pay attention to details, it can help a little. And at the very least it will help you to feel better about yourself.

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