It’s natural to grow a bit envious of ladies who have legs that seem to go on and on. There’s nothing as physically attractive as long legs in my eyes. They make you look elegant and almost every outfit seems to suit them better than others. I can understand how frustrating it is to wear lovely outfits only for your legs to look short. Sometimes the type of figure you may have, like a long torso and short legs, can make the outfits you wear emphasize the shortness of your legs.
However, with some tweaking and smart choices you can sport longer legs. Of course, after a certain age you won’t be able to grow any taller, but there are some style tricks that will make you look like you have legs that go for miles.
1. Tuck your tops in
How you wear your tops can affect the length of your legs. A long top will make your torso look longer and your legs shorter. When you tuck your top into your trousers or skirts, it shortens your torso and lengthens your legs. To accentuate this effect, wear a jacket over your top. This will clearly define the length of your legs.
2. Wear a single coloured outfit
Monochrome is not only stylish; it also helps to give you an elongated silhouette. When you wear outfits in one colour it gives the illusion that your legs are longer than they really are. The length of your torso and legs seem to merge together giving that elongated look. This effect is strengthened when you go for darker shades.
3. Opt for the right kind of shoes
Obviously, wearing high heels will help you look taller. But choosing the right pair of shoes will make your legs appear naturally longer. Go for shoes that have the same colour as your skin when you can. This will make your leg and foot look as if they connect, which makes your legs appear longer. Different coloured shoes create a visible line and show where your leg ends.
4. Opt for vertical details
Patters have an interesting effect on the eyes. Depending on the type of pattern, our eyes tend to follow patterns. To make your legs appear longer, opt for vertical patterns, piping or straight creases. Their eyes will naturally follow the vertical lines and that makes your legs look longer. Striped trousers, skirts or dresses achieve this effect perfectly.
5. Go for bottoms with high waists
The length of your legs is determined from where your waist begins. One of the ways to elongate your legs is to create the illusion that your waistline is higher than it actually is. Wear trousers or skirts with high waistlines. This will make your legs appear longer.
The beauty in these style tricks is that you can mix and match them to strengthen the appearance of long legs. For example, when wearing a top and trousers of the same colour, tuck your top in and wear a jacket over it. Or wear a skirt with vertical details and nude coloured heels that match the colour of your skin. Play around with various combinations with these tips in mind until you find the looks you like.
What are your thoughts? Do you have any tips to add?
Some great tips Stella. I had not thought of the shoe colour before.
I get the idea of tucking your top in too. Not sure I would want to do it though as I don’t have a flat tum after 4 youngsters.
I’m the shortie in the family. Even my daughter is tall at 5:8. She has those perfect legs that aren’t short.
Ah nice. Thanks for reading Carol.
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Great tips! I’ve never thought about tucking my top in but I’m going to try it – thanks for sharing x
Thanks for reading Stephanie.
Lots of great tips here! I am lucky that I have fairly long legs, so I don’t need to wear heels.
Lucky you..
It is nice tips to legs appear longer. I always love to see my legs look longer. You are looking great in this outfit. It is just superb. It is the great combo of colors and beautifully matching with heels and bag.
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I’m in desperate need of your tips! I have short legs too 😉 I’m a bit self-conscious though to tuck my tops in, which I had no problem doing so before T, must start tucking in again. x
Glad you found the tips useful Dean.
I always want my legs to look longer so these are great tips. I wouldn’t have thought about wearing a one coloured outfit.
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Glad you found the tips useful Jordanne.
Great TIPS Stella. Thanks for sharing!!
Maybe now we are thinking alike in post. Have this to go live.
May I add that wearing the same panty hose as your shoes will also elongate the legs.
Enjoy your day babe.
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Ah nice we are thinking alike..That is a fab tip xo
Some fab tips! Thanks for sharing as I am a shortie 🙂
Love your shoes by the way x
Thanks Jayne.
I have long legs but I always want them to look longer. I already use most of these but thanks for the tip on vertical details, never thought of it 😊
Thanks Blessing.
I love wearing high-waisted bottom and I also love tucking in all my shirts, but I feel like the two together always look strange. Do you have any advice for combining the two?
It doesn’t to me. I love that look Caitlyn.
I have no tips to add but from someone that hasn’t worn heels in years I like your other tips to help pull off the longer leg look. I’ll have to give it a go… Tucking my top in now!
Nice one..
These are such great tips, thanks for sharing. Love the tip about wearing the right shoes.
Thanks for reading Jenny.
Great tips! I never knew that the colour of shoes could make your legs look longer. Thanks for educating me a bit.
Thank you for reading.
Brilliant tips, though me and high heels aren’t the best of friends anymore! Like the high waist tip so glad low riding jeans aren’t in now!
Yea x
Great tips as usual Stella! I love the high waist tip. I need invest in a good pair next.
Nice. Thanks for reading.
Some great ideas. I always go for high-waisted but hadn’t thought of tucking in tops. Unfortunately can’t do high heels as comfort is prime factor where my feet are concerned
Thanks for reading.
great tips! I love high-waisted jeans.
Thank you..
So glad to read these tips! I am 5′ 2″ so need these lol Never would have thought that tucking in your tops would make you appear taller though, thanks
I am 5’2 too and it works for me.
These are great tips. I’m only 5 foot so defo need them lol. I love high wasted things so that sounds ideal x
Ah nice.
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Thank you. Will do.
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