Looking taller can boost confidence and can be achieved through posture, clothing choices, and lifestyle changes. Tips include standing with good posture, wearing coordinating colors, choosing skirts at or above the knee, and wearing high-heeled shoes or thick-soled shoes. Staying slim can also help create a taller appearance.
Many people want to look taller, as height can be associated with confidence. There are some easy ways to get a little more height. Some of these are really down to the clothes you wear, and some are lifestyle changes.
Posture is of paramount importance if you want to look taller. Many of us slouch or slump, and this will decrease our natural height. There are some easy ways to get better posture. One of the easiest to learn is the simple mountain yoga pose, which allows you to stand naturally, with your head lifted and shoulders back. Sometimes we try to achieve height by hunching our shoulders, “around the ears,” which makes us look more tense but not taller. Instead, learn a natural posture that keeps the frame relaxed but erect.
Sometimes people talk about how good feelings tend to make us feel taller. It is true that a happy and confident person is likely to project a larger personality. Learning to look taller can also mean learning to be comfortable in your own skin, minimize the stress in your life, and let your happiness shine through. This can be a difficult job for some, but once it is achieved it is tremendously attractive for others.
There are some visual tricks that can also help you look taller. For women, a couple of tips on how to choose to dress can give you the illusion of height. Go for top-to-bottom coordinating colors instead of contrasting colors. A light shirt and dark pants will tend to segment your height. A matching shirt and pants give the illusion of length. If you like patterns, stick to things like vertical stripes and avoid horizontal ones, which can make you appear shorter.
Skirts should be worn at or above the knee. Longer skirts will tend to make you look smaller. Opaque black tights can be especially useful with dark skirts because they keep the color and make the legs look longer. Dark shoes, especially those that match the color of your skirts, dresses, and pants, tend to elongate a total look and help you appear taller.
When choosing pants, look for ones that sit an inch or two below your natural waistline. This look is not only flattering on most, but it will also make your waist look longer. Avoid very wide belts that break up the longer look. Also, buy dresses with princess seams or empire waists to lengthen the distance between the chest and the waist. Don’t forget that support bras create more space between your chest and waist, too.
Of course if you want to be a few inches taller, there are always high-heeled shoes that can add up to five inches to your height. Men can also choose thick-soled shoes for a little more height and should follow the guidelines to keep the colors matching. Darker colors for men and pinstripes in things like suits and trousers will also give a greater sense of height.
For both men and women, it is important to try to stay slim. You will usually appear taller, longer and leaner if you are thinner. If you can shed a few pounds, especially those around your waist, you may get the tall look you’ve been hoping for.
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