Remember, just as we are advising Caroline here, you can find plenty of free fashion advice and tips in our ebooks.

Hi Caryn

I have a size 8-10 figure and am 5 foot 7 inches. But I have short legs that make me very self conscious. I can’t wear skinny jeans or tight dresses without feeling that I look a bit freakish. Also, I know you’ll probably say wear heels but I love walking around and I find heels constraining and uncomfortable not to mention bad for my back and knees. Do you have any other tips?

Thanks

Caroline

Hello Caroline

You can find plenty of tips to visually elongate and lengthen your legs in our free petite and slender ebook. As well as a horizontal bodyshape we also have a vertical one which is the length of your legs in relation to your torso. You can move your waistline to visually alter these proportions.  As you are longer waisted you should aim for shorter tops with a long line bottom half. Try trousers and skirts with a higher waistline and tuck your tops in. An empire line dress will also raise your waistline. A maxi dress in this style will give a long lean silhouette.

You can also create lengthening and balance tricks with colour, print and accessories which you can read all about in the ebooks.

Best wishes

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