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    what type of dress will make me look taller?

    Greetings,
    I'm 5'2" and would like to have dresses/gowns that will make me appear taller.
    Any suggestions? I appreciate any advice you can give me.

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    Default Re: what type of dress will make me look taller?

    I wouldnt suggest a gown...most likely even with shoes it will touch teh ground.

    I would suggest a really really short dress to show off your legs even if they arent long theyll appear longer. I always liked solid color shoes...I thought they attracted more eyes to the legs.
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    Default Re: what type of dress will make me look taller?

    Yep--what TigerMilk said. I have tried long gowns and I think they make my 5'3" frame look short and stubby. I feel a lot better in really short dresses--and get compliments on my legs all the time!

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    Default Re: what type of dress will make me look taller?

    I always feel taller in gowns, with solid colors or elongated patterns. Short dresses cut your body in half visually which actually accentuates shortness.

    The idea is to create the appearance of body length. It's ok if the gowns hit the floor. Some of my BEST gowns have barely hit the floor and it was actually better that way. Makes the body look longer.


    In this article they say don't wear cropped pants. Stripper translation: longer dresses are better.


    In this article they say use long lean outfits, vertical detailing and avoid horizontal lines or anything that visually creates "blocks" in your body. Wearing short dresses or skirts may accentuate the legs, but it still visually cuts your body into blocks which doesn't really help with the appearance of height.

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    Default Re: what type of dress will make me look taller?

    I'd say opt for a long gown with a high slit up the front or side. Then add a clear or neutral heel, they always seem to make my legs look longer than black/dark shoes. If you do want to go with a darker heel, just make sure it doesn't have an ankle strap, it will visually cut the long line of your leg and make it look shorter (similar to the advice in Bridgette's post above).

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