Fashion can be easily adapted.
Shopping for a tall figure can be a challenging task, however, there are plenty of tips and tricks to keep in mind when styling this body type.
The fashion industry generally caters to those who are considered an average height of 5ft 4 to 5ft 7in.
This however means that individuals who are often taller or shorter than this are left out and are unsure of how to style themselves.
DESIblitz presents 10 different tips and tricks that may be useful regarding this dilemma for those who have a tall figure.
Determine Proportions
Before even getting into styling tips and tricks to look out for, it’s important to determine and establish one’s proportions.
It may be that your legs and the upper half of your body are equal in proportion or with many tall individuals it is often that your legs may be significantly longer.
Once you have determined the correct proportions for your height, it makes it easier to break up your look into sections and create outfit ensembles.
By knowing how your body is proportioned, styling yourself no longer becomes a challenging task, it becomes about knowing how to section your outfits.
Avoid Cropped Trousers
Cropped trousers are generally a fashion piece that many individuals with tall figures avoid as they tend to break up the verticality of the tall frame.
These styled trousers can also appear awkward looking on a tall frame as they draw attention to the ankles being a narrower part of the body, leaving an unbalanced look.
However, not all cropped trousers look awkward on tall figures as cropped wide-leg trousers can give the illusion of a balanced look and elongate the look.
High Waists
High-waisted clothing including trousers, skirts, or even shorts can be especially flattering on individuals with tall figures.
This is for several reasons including the ability to balance out proportions, define the waistline, and elongate leg length.
On tall figures, a high waist can also greatly accentuate your figure in a way that other clothes may not as many tall, labelled clothing often struggle to highlight the natural curves of the body.
This style is also always on trend meaning you never have to worry about whether a high-waisted look will be considered fashionable or not.
High Boots
Tall individuals with long legs may not always want to accentuate their long legs or have them prominently out, which is why high boots are perfect for achieving this.
Whilst a person with a shorter height may want to wear a short boot as they won’t engulf the length of the leg, conversely those with taller heights will suit a taller boot style.
Thigh-high or knee-high boots are great shoe choices that utilise the length of leg space available and complement long legs.
If you want to achieve a grunge or chic look then these boots also make a great statement piece in achieving these style looks.
Squared-Toe Shoes
If you have tall height, you may often have bigger feet which could feel odd in proportion to your height, however, square-toed shoes may be the answer to this dilemma.
Though it may seem like an odd choice, the style of square-toe shoes cut off straight after your toes meaning they don’t add any extra length to the feet.
They can also be worn to create a more balanced and equal look overall through their prevention of the feet from looking too long or out of proportion to the length of the body.
Layers
Layers can add depth and dimension to any outfit when styled to the correct proportions and dimensions of the body.
For tall figures, playing around with different lengths of clothing and mixing long and short pieces of clothing can add variation to an otherwise one-tone or dull outfit.
For example, adding a long cardigan or duster over a shorter top like a cropped top can create the illusion of a shorter torso if you want to use layers to balance or allude to a differently proportioned body.
Vibrant Patterns
Playing around with fun patterns and textures can be an exciting experience rather than daunting as many people may think.
When it comes to having a tall figure there is also an extended canvas to play around with patterns as there are many dimensions one can add to this figure.
Therefore, adding an array of vibrant patterns, colours, and textures can be an enjoyable styling experience as well as add dimension to an outfit.
Skinny Fit & Slim Fit Trousers
Skinny and slim-fit trousers are wardrobe essentials for anyone with a tall figure.
These trousers are well-suited for long silhouettes as they are often cut longer meaning they end up being the perfect length for people with long legs.
They can be styled with almost any other item of clothing including regular t-shirts and blouses to create looks that fall into various styles from chic to casual.
These style trousers are timeless and are often a classic piece of clothing to have handy in your wardrobe for any occasion.
Large Accessories
Although large and oversized accessories may overwhelm a petite figure, they have the opposite effect on those with tall figures.
Large accessories including oversized tote bags or chunky statement earrings often compliment taller figures.
This is simply because they won’t look too costume-like or excessive as they might on a smaller frame.
Bold accessories can also be a great way to boost one’s confidence and be an excellent conversation starter.
Embrace your Height
Being tall is a unique and amazing characteristic that one should embrace and not feel wary about.
Whilst it may sometimes feel challenging to find the right clothing or the right way to style your tall figure, it is important to note that there are no set rules when it comes to fashion.
There is no right or wrong way to style yourself and however you choose to do should be based on your enjoyment and freedom of self-expression.
There are also plenty of tall celebrities who wholly embrace their height whom you can look to find fashion inspiration including Zendaya, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, and Aishwarya Rai.
If you are at a loss for how to style your tall figure, these styling tips are a great place to start.
Styling a tall figure should not be considered a challenging or daunting experience which is why these tips may help ease your styling journey.
However, it is important to remember that the above styling tips are only a few suggestions as the style itself is dependent on the fashion interests of the individual wearing the clothes.
Your height should not deter you from dressing how you want to as fashion can be easily adapted to suit your needs as a tall individual regardless of what is societally considered stylish or not.
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