Worried about being short and wondering how to rock traditional attire? We understand. We know the struggles of short women trying to shop for outfits that can make them appear taller or more slender.
Well, don’t just give up hope yet. Because we have some hacks for short women who wish to style their ethnic kurtis better. So, quit worrying about your petite frame and use the following tips to your advantage:
Slim Silhouettes
God’s gift to short women is slim-fitted pants. Pair a straight kurta with slim-fit leggings or pants for a trendy look. The straight silhouettes of the pant create an illusion of long and slender legs, making you look taller. For an extra inch or two, invest in a pair comfortable heels and voila, you’re ready to make a statement!
Dark Colours
Dark colours have a naturally slimming effect, so they can make you look slender and tall. This is a fact and we validate it! The secret is sticking to a monochrome colour palette. It streamlines your look without any contrast creating an illusion of height.
If you do enjoy playing around with colours, try to pair a lighter kurta with dark pants to create an upward eye effect.
Know Your Fabric
To appear taller, it is important to wear fabrics that complement your silhouette. Especially when it comes to traditional kurtas, soft flowing fabrics like chiffon, georgette and lycra blends offer a slender look.
A fabric defines how an outfit falls on your figure. Wearing stiff cotton might make you look boxy or broader than you are. So always choose flowy fabrics that make you look taller. Instead, choose cotton blends for more flowy fabrics.
Subtle Prints
Prints and patterns are also an important factor in making a person look taller. Smaller prints tend to make you look taller than large prints. Therefore, it is best to avoid large floral and geometric prints and stick to smaller, compact prints instead.
Choose minimalistic prints or geometric patterns like vertical stripes in a kurta with pants of the same colour. Long kurtas and pants with subtle prints lengthen the frame by giving a linear appearance on short women.
Styles
The style of a kurta is key to adding height for short women. An important part is a neckline, and deep necks are a great choice. They make the neck look slender by flaunting your collarbones. V-necks, sweetheart, round and u-shaped semi-deep necks are good options if you’re trying to look taller.
Think of embellishments too. Heavily adorned, puffy sleeves bring focus on the upper body. If you must enhance your torso, opt for sleek lace sleeve or simply fitted style kurtas that make your arms look long and slim.
Lastly, make sure you choose your kurta style carefully. Front slits or straight kurtas with high side slits accentuate the legs and make short women look taller.
Incorporate these kurta styling tips and look fabulous every day! Shop your favourite styles at just the click of a button from Shoppers Stop online. Read our blog on Ethnic Wear Must-Haves For Your Wardrobe to get more ethnic wear styles to choose from!
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