- Choose a monochromatic outfit. Monochromatic doesn't necessarily mean boring.
Mix different textures to keep it interesting (i.e. knits with leather) - Add contrasting color or texture with a blazer, cardigan or overshirt.
- If you are petite (5'3" or under) scale everything down: smaller prints, pockets, etc.
so they don't overpower your figure. - Leave the blazer or cardigan unbuttoned for vertical lines.
- Any stripes on a garment should be vertical.
- Tie scarves loosely with long, vertical dangling ends.
- Match pantyhose color to skirt or pant and shoe color.
- Avoid big belts, which will cut you in half visually.
- Use long necklaces or pendants to add vertical lines.
- Wear skirts that are longer than they are wide.
- Choose shoes with at least an inch heel: the taller the better (unless, of course, you're
a rip-roarin' clutz like me. LOL!). - Elongate the neck with V-necks.
- Don't go for all long items, Contrast proportions. Put a longer jacket with a shorter
skirt, shorter jacket with pants, etc.
