For petite girls, fashion can be a bit tricky at times. If you’re 5ft”3 or under, everything from chic tailoring and smart trousers to jeans and maxi dresses can be a little difficult to pull off without looking, well, swamped. But short of getting everything tailored, are there any styling tricks out there to help fashion girls on the petite-side create the illusion of a few extra inches? Enter Emma Roberts.
At just 5ft”1 the pint-sized star has one of the most impressive wardrobes in Hollywood. Naturally, having her super stylists Brit and Kara Elkin on call is a major bonus, but even if you’re not an A-lister with a direct line to the fashion experts, we can all still learn a thing or two from Emma’s perfect outfits.
From the best jeans for short girls to pulling off maxi dresses and more, keep scrolling for the petite girl style tips we’ve learnt from Emma Roberts.
Smart black trousers teamed with a longline black top is a great combo for making your whole body look longer. Keep the shapes sleek and remember to add heels—preferably black.
When it comes to the best jeans for petite girls, Emma Roberts knows that high-rise is the way to go. They'll help to make your legs appear longer thanks to the higher waistline. A flash of ankle always helps to tease out a few more inches too.
For fancier affairs, column dresses are a great way to create the illusion of extra height. Especially if you're wearing heels underneath. Avoid high necklines if you're going full-length, as they'll cut you off rather than lengthen your neck and chest.
Tucking a shirt or t-shirt into high-waisted denim is a super speedy way to elevate a casual look, plus it'll help make your legs and torso look longer.
Short girls can wear maxi dresses, you just need to look for the right shapes. Anything too flowy will likely swamp a petite frame, so keep things fitted and team with heels. Vertical prints also to help elongate your body, so look for stripes or clever graphics like Emma's Moschino dress.
Though super versatile, midi dresses can actually make you look shorter if they land in the wrong place. Aim for dresses that just skim the knee rather than ones that end mid-shin, as that extra bit of skin will give the impression of longer legs.
Whether it’s a faux-fur jacket like Emma’s or a pair of comfy ankle boots, nothing is quite so iconic as leopard print. Look for thigh-skimming coats to avoid drowning a petite frame.
Love them or hate them, “naked” dresses aren’t going anywhere. Take a tip from Emma, and look for luxe prints in sheer fabrics to keep things classy. Sturdy basics that won’t let you down are also an essential.
Take your best-loved denim (high-waisted, remember), add pared back heels to elongate your legs and then let a good ruffle top do the rest. Cropped styles will help elongate your body, just like a tucked-in blouse.
When sneakers are too casual and it’s not a sandals situation, patent brogues are your new go-to for adding polish to an off-duty jeans combo. Even better if they have a slight platform.
If you’ve not yet invested in a pair of cropped flares, here’s why you should: They’re super flattering for all body shapes, especially if you’re on the petite side, since the cropped length won’t leave you looking swamped.
While we’re all for investing in cropped flares, don’t sling the skinnies just yet. They’re still a versatile wardrobe essential, especially if you opt for a black ankle-skimming pair like Emma—they’ll elongate your legs in an instant.
If you’re already pint-size, overly cutesy details can feel risky when you’re trying to dress like the super-chic grown-up that you are. The trick is to balance things out with sophisticated accessories (hello, Chloé bag) and luxe fabrics for a polished finish.
Next up, the Spring/Summer 2018 looks everyone needs to see.
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