Short Legs and Trousers

I am of average height but have short legs. Can you give me any tips on how to make my legs look longer? I wear a lot of trousers. Thanks Jenny.

Hi Jenny,

Try and wear a darker colour on the bottom half, and keep the fabric plain. Keep the colour the same on trouser, sock and shoe. Avoid tight trousers, as they will only draw attention to the length of your legs. Wide leg trousers are a good choice worn with heels but make sure the hemline is to the ground when wearing them with your heels, as this will elongate the length of the leg. Try a dress over trousers as this will cover up where the leg begins.

Heels are definitely the way to go as they will give the illusion of longer legs. If you don’t want to go to high try a kitten heel or a wedge heel which are a good choice and would also be a little more comfortable to walk in. Best of luck.

Comments

[celia]

what advice can you give for women with short legs when it comes to denim? I'm 4'11 blessed with short legs. I love to wear boot cut denim but is that making my legs look even shorter? I just read that you should not wear tight trousers.