Petite Dressing Mistakes | How To Look Taller In Flats

[@dianagoss]

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[@weiliu2889]

@@dianagoss thank you. Just want to know how petite studio’s fit for me or not ? 5’7 tall, waist 71, hip 94 , shoulder 39 . Please advise, thanks

[@lalalou123.]

Subs PLEASE????????????

[@christinaheagy4602]

I'm not short (5'6"), but this is still good information. Thank you.

[@marenm9392]

Lady you are full of lies.

[@33Jenesis]

I like the side by side comparison. It makes it easy to see why it works or not works.

[@heyitsbec]

I appreciate that these suggestions do not include heels

[@angienichols1248]

What a difference just downsizing the handbag makes 😊

[@Nickysmom]

Short is petite but that’s only one characteristic. Weight and body shape is equally important.

[@kaymanuel7256]

even hair styles can make you look better or worse when you're short in my opinion

[@tracysmith4878]

Monochrome is very flattering for petite ladies. I have also noticed that for example adding a small scarf visually brings attention to the top of the body and also make it look taller. Not a big fan of baggy / wide pants, I think they make petite ladies look much shorter. Light brown/tan color shoes/sandals help with adding a few inches as well.

[@ifsantin]

Personally, I'm about 5.2 and, to be honest, I don't find that any disadvantaging. All I need is to keep fit and choose the right clothes and accesssories. But everyone does no matter how tall they are. Lots of recognised beauties are petite and look gorgeous. What I mean is all these tips are really great, but they should be followed to look more harmonious and propotional, not to cammuflage your height. Thank you for the video ❤

[@eileensproule3366]

I am 5' even and probably will turn into a dwarf by the time I hit old age. 😂 These tips are very helpful. Especially knowing I can wear ankle length pants! For years I heard "no short trousers!" for petites. It's nice to see if styled right they CAN be worn without making me appear short and stubby. Thank you❤

[@user-tj4km5yx5x]

Not so old, at age 43 women will go sorter if calcium is not enough in their diet

[@teresacarle294]

😊Great tips here for all heights. Cropped trousers that hit below my calf & above my ankle will be my new best friend. The problem w/even high rise full length trousers is that I MUST wear heels 👠 to lengthen my overall silhouette. Floppy or an ↔️ extra long pant that creates tiny folds at the feet (even when in a straighter leg silhouette) will shorten⬇️ everyone's frame & add unnecessary bulk😂. It will create unflattering horizontal lines↔️ at your feet that draw the eye👁👁 downwards⬇️. I'm 5'7", but I have a torso that is about the same length as my legs. It's 🚫 the ideal runway/print model📷 figure w/short torso & longer legs. 😖To make it even MORE challenging, I also have longer thighs & shorter calfs. That ⬇️lower knee configuration adds to my already slightly stockier appearance. These two proportions together make me look unbalanced. That's MORE exaggerated in either floor length trousers or skirts. That's why I must add heels to counter balance⚖️ my body design. 🤓The good news if your trouser leg is longer & wider OR if you're wearing a floor length skirt〰️you can wear a wedge, platform, or box heel IF the bottom completely conceals the chunky shoe. That way you'll get the comfort & needed lift w/o looking stumpy🪵 or top heavy. 🙂Yay👍. Although for health reasons, I must currently stick to flats at present🥺. ⏳️Lastly, I am an extreme hourglass w/exaggerated shaped limbs. No slim, sleek arms or straight legs for me😔. Instead I possess a considerably more shapely combo of muscles & fat. Never needed to weight lift to get any definition. These generous curves always made me look & feel fat ↔️ even when I am not😡. 🧐This makes me FANATICAL about doing EVERYTHING possible to lengthen & slim my verticality. Tonal or matching monochromatic color is my primary lengthening trick. Followed by nude, light tan, or metallic shoes. Unless I match hem, hosiery, & shoe or boot〰️it's 💯% a low vamp (under the ankle) shoe w/naked socks. However cute, ankle socks definitely stunts my height☹️. As Diana said, a hem that stops around the knee (slightly above/below or at), is NOT the best way for ANYONE to elongate our vertical line↕️. W/my particular leg proportions, flat shoes in that hem length is 😱SHOCKINGLY unflattering. Sadly, the only way to mitigate that is w/high heels. Culled all things that hit me just above or at mid-knee. Hems that hit just below my knees at least obscure that lower joint a bit. Can't go higher⬆️ than mid-thigh w/shorts or skirts. Otherwise, that will highlight the exaggerated taper of my thighs & hips😮. 🦸‍♀️Finally made peace w/my big bust & tiny waist, but my voluptuous lower half is my kryptonite🪨. Luckily, the only time I had a backside was when I was obese. Now, it's deflated again. God bless confident curvy girls like the Kardashians that can fend off the wolves🐺. 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)

[@annahart69]

Me too😁👍🏼

[@monakinnel9271]

Yup! I am there! I just turned 71 and have gone (over the years) from 5’1” down to 4’8..😳. I have another 20+ years of mileage left on this body….at the rate I’m losing height, I’ll be about 3 ft. tall by the time I am 90! Shopping is going to present some serious challenges….one being reach the clothes on the rack….oh wait, that’s a problem now!!! 🤨

[@yvasquez2449]

😂 I hear you! I have always has been a 5’3” but recently my doctor told me I’m a 5.1”! At this pace I will disappear soon

[@turpakaiakram5598]

I am 5'2 " and found this very useful, especially the pant and dress category. Thanks again!

[@pitaariel1920]

Finally a mid age woman that doesn't dress like a grandma! Elegant, sexy and modern! Immediate subscribe

[@jvillagonzalo]

So relieved when you said "not wearing high heels". 😊

[@uscitizen898]

Dianna, I LOVE all your tips especially those for petite women. But I must say you even look good in those "mistakes" 🥰🥰 It would be great if you could do a video for petite women who are not so slim.....👍I'm 5 feet tall and not so slim 😉

[@Maggie_327]

You mentioned high quality fabrics at Petite Studio but most pieces are either 100% polyester, or a high percentage of polyester. That doesn’t ring high quality.

[@alexandrasmith7682]

It is one of the cheap Chinese companies that sells through a Chinese "designer" in New York. She was undoubtedly sponsored by them ..... This is one of the reason I hesitate to subscribe ..... The other is why would a 5' 5" woman understand the needs of a 5' and 98lbs lady?

[@Nickysmom]

Polyester is not necessarily synonymous with cheap. There are many different quality grades in poly. Even the most expensive designers use poly, but of the highest quality. It takes some skill to distinguish good from bad but if you feel the fabric and have some basic understanding what to look for you can tell.

[@kcloveonaleash]

​@@Nickysmomagree! I was in the garment industry. Of course silk, linen and cashmere are always going to be superior but so delicate sometimes. I like rayon/ tencel ALOT

[@kaymanuel7256]

@@Maggie_327 and expensive especially as I am in Canada

[@frosannerab1123]

very true-most of the dedicated petite clothes are crap. and there are fewer and fewer choices as the years progress. decades ago I worked at a shop called "Petite Sophistictes" long gone.

[@klarafly7197]

I'm 157 cm tall, and I've never seen that as a disadvantage. However, why would I emphasize it or even fatten the look?! Great examples, Diana, how much more harmonious we can look. I really appreciate your presentations. With your help, I eliminated quite a few of my old fashion-programs/beliefs and in a few months completely changed my wardrobe. Thank you.

[@mjk6519]

Excellent video - I believe videos like this - geared towards petite as well as plus size will draw followers, Diana. You look healthy and glowing in your golden hour light. Lovely. Sometimes I think viewers may not realize the level of expertise you share here! Keep true to you - it's so valued by those who appreciate minimalism and refined and subdued color palettes.

[@frosannerab1123]

Most women don't know that the average height is 5"4"- (Bureau of statistics) Most think it's like 5'6" or more because that's what the media shoves at us. I LOVE being 5' even and just don't understand why people want to be/look tall

[@murielbaith5445]

The same weight looks thinner when stretched taller.

[@eleonorazaharija5262]

@frosannerab1123 I agree 💯

[@kbv76]

I’m so happy to meet you. I’m petite 5’2” in USA, and regular clothes here are always too long in arms and dress/skirt length. I’m always looking for clothes in petite size.

[@Dandelion_flight]

@2:06 Changing the big bag to a smaller one and flats to match your skin colour is a good idea. However, I feel the left where you wear a white belt makes you look taller.

[@onlychimerically]

i just found you and it's an instant subscribe. not only are your tips easy and actionable, but you actually have great style. (not everyone does who makes petite content!)

[@33Jenesis]

I just bought a pair of white cross band flat sandals like the ones you wore with the white long skirt🥲. I am 5’3” and love flat sandals and slides.

[@mandmm3906]

Love your tips!!! 5 ft tall! When I was younger and 100 pds, I really loved being the petite girl and just chose my fashion based on whatever I loved! I think these tips are universal for all people. Your outfits don’t make you look taller, but better!

[@delilah1479]

I liked the side by side comparisons. I am 5ft 2in, petite/curvy. Midi/maxi dresses/skirts, although trendy now, are not my style anyway, prefer just above the knee lengths. As I am older, I wear more flats or kitten heels. I like your recommendation to not wear the heavier, black chunky sandal. Thank you.

[@lornadesmarais-zo4pr]

Love your suggestions. I am only 5’ 2” and had no idea how to make myself look taller. Thank you

[@elainemartin6024]

Amazing video! I thought you were about 5’8” which is what you said we all could achieve 3” difference. I duplicated your red striped blouse with white denim skirt and received several compliments. I gave you the credit and referred them to your instagram.

[@CarolBurlingham]

Diana, Thank you for helping so many women look their best

[@memetkocar3234]

I think you are genius! Great, no heels ;)

[@anonymousanonymous7208]

Really good tips…especially regarding the design of tops affecting the impression of height.

[@frosannerab1123]

That black dress is lovely, but you are 5'5"- not petite- so where do you think the hem going to land on a five foot woman?

[@vdo787]

Beautiful things come in small packages. The men and women who are not very tall mostly have beautiful features and hands and feet. What makes us stand tall is confidence. Confidence comes with good, selfless deeds that we do for others. Others, who may be our own family, friends, colleagues and neighbours, plus those random strangers whom we may never see again.

[@yvasquez2449]

That black dress is gorgeous, I like the second options by the way

[@florichahal7668]

Still, if you need to wear a jacket over it to keep away the chill she didn't address that. It would have been nice if she had also shown different appropriate jackets to wear over the dress.

[@kcbarbo78]

I love this video. As a 5’2” woman, I’ll actually use a lot of these tips.

[@joylindadichamounix]

I am 5.6 & I cannit wear heels because of injuries. This is helpful. Thank you..

[@silml2412]

Wow! very good examples on how reducing the size of the bag and avoid using chunky shoes can make a big difference! Loved it!

[@anamikarao9594]

What is wrong if you look shorter? Why create false illusion of appearing taller? No one has the time to think of strangers and their heights and think about them all day. Just curious.

[@katrinacool]

Excellent advice! I'm 5'8" and on the slender side but proportional so I find all of these suggestions helpful. I just love your emphasis on accessories especially sunglasses and bags as part of the overall look. ☺️😊😍❤️🥰🌴🦩☀️

[@marticooper4468]

Love the side by side comparisons🩷

[@user-fg6bw6mu3z]

Thank you so much for all this info! As a petite girl, I will apply and play with all your tips and tricks!

[@leslie-anneblake6000]

The shorts and the pants were the most helpful! I love my petite studio pieces!❤

[@staciesliwoski3444]

i wish i could hire you. you are stunning. i love your style and i never think of the details you do.

[@debraellwood3850]

At 5'7", I'm not petite, but these hacks helped me to see how to elongate my figure

[@emilybaxter]

I try to encorporate these styles too, yes a wide fit pant for me is more of a loose fit with long length and I enjoy wearing a more fitted straight leg pant that is 7/8th length, I'm 4"11. Well fitting tops, especially around the shoulders suit me best, with very small details or patterns. I did like the dresses you wear Diana, while the top pleats are lovely and narrow I feel that would make me look top heavy, I avoid any type of rouching or cowl neck. I'm better suited to a sweetheart or vneck. It is so great to feel empowered with all of your tips and understand how they help me.

[@blueelf217]

Okay. I need some cute, smaller bags. Love all the looks. Very chic!

[@gildastigliano7936]

works so well for overweight women, too...

[@o.om.m5632]

It does show a great difference in the appearance smart the way you showed that side by side !!

[@mandmm3906]

Love your tips!!! 5 ft tall! When I was younger and 100 odd , I really loved being the petite girl and just chose my fashion based on whatever I loved! Now, with more Weight , these videos are so important !

[@deborahcardillo8446]

Great video! So helpful! I love watching your videos. I'm 5'3" with an undefined waist, (but balanced shoulders and hips.). I'm enjoying SLOWLY redoing my wardrobe, and looking less frumpy. 😂

[@marwar819]

Equally as important is to know what colors look best on you. Not everyone can wear black. I'm a winter, I look good in black but, I'd rather be an autumn with red curls, I love those colors

[@miahan8988]

The bermudas were so unflattering, I always knew they didn’t suit me but now I realised just how *very* unflattering they are :O

[@angellas.1314]

The issue is most companies sell shorts as such, and they expect it to look good. My struggle is to find shorts that aren’t as wide. 😩!

[@Twitch24]

5ft 3 hourglass is slowly disappearring with the 'menobelly' growing 😢 Was always proud of my shape - wide shoulder / hourglass shape till last year.......please do vids for bellies. I look 4 months preggers

[@irnalonso]

This video goes straight to my favorites list! Also, I've suscribed. I watch a lot of your videos and I should have done it months ago! You have answered a lot of questions for me, including why the chunky necklaces that I inherited from my mother don't fit me (a shame, they're good) and why it's better for me to let the knee-length shorts trend. P.S. I'm 5'3 but I don't think of myself as petite. I'm pretty average in my country and sometimes I've been told that I look taller.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I’m not a fan of Petite Studios because they use cheap, plastic fabrics, which I can’t tolerate. I wish they made better quality clothes, we petites really could use special brands. Even the general brands that do carry petites will only do so in limited items and colors, it’s frustrating and it gets expensive having all those alterations done.

[@turpakaiakram5598]

Diana, as always, you bring us the most useful content, and I urge your viewers to subscribe so that you can continue the awesome work ❤ love from Texas!

[@Finanyc10463]

I am petite. Love this video. ❤

[@ASMRGirlFromOz]

There is nothing wrong with looking short! I am really upset that someone would think there is something wrong with being short

[@kaymanuel7256]

@ASMRGirlFromOz I am 5'2" we should start an Anti Shortism movement, we could make a fortune!!!

[@bbch088]

No one is saying it is wrong to be short. However, there are styling choices which makes it look bad 😂 but of course, you do you if you want to scream im short in your own personal style 😂 It is a matter of proportions instead of your actual height. A tall woman doing the same mistake of 1/2 proportions would also look weird.

[@Marlene-ii9zw]

Who said there was something wrong with being short?!

[@angellas.1314]

That is not the message of the video! It could also be stated not to look frumpy! Look like a lady!

[@schoolingdiana9086]

Wear big polarized sunglasses that also have a wide side/ear piece. Your eyes will thank you when you’re older-they prevent cataracts from sunlight exposure, especially from the side while you’re driving. I threw my skinny, cat eye ones out the very day my eye doctor explained this to me. I found the big ones at Target, and then replaced them with a better pair on Amazon.

[@shakun363]

All "do's" are so lovely, but I particularly love the crochet top look with the skirt. Lots of love n light to you, all the way from Suriname /South America...

[@noragamino828]

Wow thank you am 5"2 so yes I need to learn!❤❤❤

[@theresatomasello1843]

Love all the suggestions. I learned a lot. Thank you!

[@Wandering.Homebody]

But you look the same height in both of these comparison pictures?

[@michelelepage7402]

This was very good! Thank you! Love all the pairings.

[@HettiePena]

And YES, The *yutulu* Tote! I have in Candy Pink and I've been rocking my "Barbie" bag all summer. Yay!

[@melodygardner6169]

THE VERY BEST VIDEO EVER!!! Your style ideas are very clear and concise. Just super ideas!!!

[@sabinamock4799]

Love it. Very interesting and helpful. Thank you!

[@donnaviola2530]

Hi I'm 5 " this was a very informative video and really like all the styles nice to see a more fresh look for pettie women instead of conservative look 😊

[@adasofiaben]

Excelente TODO. Acuerdo totalmente con las decisiones que tomaste. Saludos de Argentina.

[@misspaularose]

Great tips for petite women, Diana! I'm five foot three myself and can truly relate to length issues with clothes. And I subscribed!

[@mariannelarsen7762]

Great video Diana👏👏🥰Very informative 🤩Thanks!🤓

[@christyb2912]

mesh flats...noooo

[@Ani-cm4cs]

Really good tips, thank you!

[@BEABE4242]

Diana the white skirt is gorgeous ❤❤❤. Nice video thanks, I’m petite.

[@user-tj4km5yx5x]

6:35 The bag is too small, no reason for such small bag, there is no room for things. The best size shopper for petite is 35x35 cm Second, the small glasses do NOT protect eyes from the sun! NO reason to change glasses. 3) The open sandals do NOT protect legs from branches and other things if you go in the park, also don’t protect VERY thin skin on the leg from the sun. There is nothing what can be done to look taller when you have to be outdoors in the summer, at the middle of the day.

[@jillmcmillan8897]

Thank you so much, very helpful!

[@TheRaspberry82]

Lovely ! I was not always petite 😮😢 but am 70 now and have lost 2 inches……. Very nice ❤❤❤

[@weiliu2889]

Thanks for the greatest advice. Could you tell us what size of the dress, pants and shorts you got from this site. Thanks

[@aidahimawan]

Luv luv luv this video, Diana🌹😍

[@southernwinters]

I'm 5'4 (close to it) and I stick to neutrals. I too have a really small bone structure. Great video!

[@lizroberts1569]

I’m 5.6 and found your video inspiring. Loved all of the outfits especially the patterned assymteric skirt and top, the 7/8 trousers I have so now I can wear them. Subscribed

[@susanembee]

Wonderful, Diana. I'm 5'3"- the last thing I want to look is dumpy! These tips are great. Proportions are key and I'll be adding that extra hole to my handbags immediately. Question: Can petites wear palazzo pants? I (impulse) bought a navy pair on sale and I suspect they're a little overwhelming.

[@alexandrasmith7682]

Given that a prestigious university undertook a research on the height of women and male attraction .... Over 60% were attracted to women between 4' 10" and 5' 2" . Why would a petite women want to look taller? In case anyone is wondering .... Another 20% liked women 5' 10" to 6' 2". The least attractive group was the 5' 6" to 5' 10" .

[@ewaalbiez4587]

Thank you for masterful tips ❤❤❤

[@BarryneWilson]

Love this petites video. Please do more of these.

[@user-yz5wo4dg5h]

Love your suggestions. I am guilty of choosing big clothes but don't like the way Iook.

[@niharikaagr78]

Your videos are awesome but not everyone wears sleeveless or off shoulder tops so i would request to include some tops with sleeves

[@GabySchuster-j2f]

Great and informative video.Thanks a lot ❤

[@margaretcrabtree6332]

i am petite age 70+ on holiday like to explore location shorts are easy option but if I took your advice and wore "shorts...short" above the knee it would be dreadful old legs and old skin knee length much better and style does not matter when you just want to relax

[@taniali3206]

You dont need to be tall if you are not. Being petite is uniquely cute and beautiful. Love yourself

[@user-zj6ed1tg4h]

Thank you, Diana! Such a useful video❤❤👍

[@ai-lengho6733]

Excellent tips

[@user-fg6bw6mu3z]

My only problem is the advice I get for my body type is contradicting what I should wear for my height (ie petite, 5.1')

[@TheDreamLovers1]

I love the shoes.

[@annking6508]

All great ideas. Thank you

[@suzanakamberova1621]

You are the best. Love watching the videos, they are very educative and sophisticated

[@saviness]

Don't think the beige bag does much for the white dress. I would choose a colour closer in match with the sandals.

[@lisahoerr9713]

Classy!

[@helenkeast]

Thanks for the comment about long boby and short legs never looks good on a petite person. Long body and short legs and petite is how I was born. So cheers for that

[@annettemurielle]

Great tips! Am looking forward to studying your Free Style Portfolio! Thank you!

[@velvetindigonight]

Clever! Thank you

[@elizabethsanchez1907]

Great videos! Love your style and the good taste.

[@amandajoynson2042]

Im 5’5 as well and these tips are banging 😂🎉

[@sheenaghtrembath7982]

Fabulous tips. I learned so much. Thank you 🙏🏻