Tall boots are HARD for short legs- these 5 tips changed my life (and will change yours too).

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Tall boots are HARD for women with short legs! After years of frustration, here's the secrets I finally figured out what works and what doesn't.
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[@littlemom2070]

Your videos are a cut above due to your thorough analysis, discerning eye, and elegant taste. As an older woman who is barely 5 foot tall, I have struggled my whole life and thanks to you, I have completely changed the way I look at clothing and shoes. You are saving me money and grief!You also have a delightful sense of humor!

[@tanyaflynn4908]

Same here!!! 5'0!! (47 years young) The struggle is real! I'm elated I've found this channel and other women that understand. ❤💛

[@godisholy7067]

Yes she knows her stuff. 5’ 2” here. I appreciate this channel.

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you like them, Little Mom Pasadena!

[@Jamie-em2jp]

@@tanyaflynn4908 SO real! Im 48, and 5 feet, with a narrow calf.....It is so frustrating..LOL...

[@tanyaflynn4908]

@@Jamie-em2jp ❤❤❤ we are in this together! Lol ❤❤❤

[@kellychung495]

Just in time for Black Friday! Thank you Chi :)

[@abugoy313]

Thank you so much for being a treasure trove of amazing tips! :)

[@shortwaist]

wonderful tips, thank you chi!

[@bookwormbon482]

Fantastic video! Genuinely invaluable advice thank you

[@Jamie-em2jp]

The struggle is real! I go thru boot searches every year and it is so difficult! I am 5 feet, 103 pounds, and I have skinny calves and ankles...A 14 boot shaft works great for me, and the only pair I love that I have owned forever was from Aldo! Every year I cant seem to find a good replacement. They were 13.75 shaft, with 13.50 circumference. :)

[@PetiteDressing]

Thanks for sharing, Jamie!!

[@cassandra2553]

Thanks for the tip, I am the same size as you. The struggle is real!!

[@lemonlimsa]

The struggle is real for sure. I didn't even imagine to be able to own pair of over the knee high boots or knee high boots before. I managed to find with bigger budget (over 130e) and days of research pair for this autumn. My struggle is that im short (165cm), plus size and have super wide calves (48cm). 😅 I still could find 100 % leather pair from a company from Germany. It was like made for my calves with exact measurement! The excitement when i tried them on first time and feeling of them fitting... ☺

[@marysia_ml3744]

Thank you Chi, I was not aware some of these tips 🙂

[@fashionismypassiongirl660]

Great video! 😁👌🏻 💐❤️I totally follow these rules as well. I’m 5’4” but I always want to look taller. 😁

[@joval322]

Great tips and wish I had known these before figuring it out myself and wasting money on so many different boots ! Another tip I've found helpful is to use heel-only insoles to make my leg look a little longer and fit inside the boot better. Thank you for all your great content !

[@PetiteDressing]

Happy to help!

[@jackieb.7368]

Omg. Great content. Keeping in mind your tips about boots.

[@sonyavs455]

You have such good tips! Great observations for us petite girls. Thank you.

[@PetiteDressing]

Thanks for watching!

[@JayneNicoletti]

I had a pair of Geox boots for my years of commuting in NYC and they were the best!

[@gabrielleparis3532]

Love love love your videos, Chi. And especially loved your poncho video! Wow!🌹🌹🌹

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you like them, Gabrielle!

[@jeanjones7913]

Thank you l'm finally learning from your videos how to put it together on my 5'1 body.

[@ChristelMcKenzieChristelClear]

I love your videos! Thank you.

[@1lex1001]

Great video!

[@Realtor365]

Thank you!!! Your videos are life-changing!!!!

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you like them!

[@pattycake8272]

I need at least one more go to boot so I thank you for all your knowledge on these subjects. Since watching your videos I have learned so much.🤔🙂💝

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad to help, Patty!

[@elizabeththompson3534]

Excellent information (again). Thank you Chi. 👍😁

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@grat2010]

You give such great information. Thank you!

[@PetiteDressing]

You are so welcome!

[@jackiec9285]

I’m 5’1” so this is very good advice. Thank you 😊.

[@PetiteDressing]

You're so welcome!

[@MyMaria1224]

Love you you’ve made being a shortie ok lol does hair length make a difference? A video? ❤️❤️

[@ofeliaayala2669]

I’m 5’2 and did not know I’m petite lol 😆 I thought I was average… thx for the videos ❤️

[@evergreenerin]

Thank you

[@foxyboots]

I like the boots a LOT

[@janetteehan8230]

You are spot on. I am not petite but my legs are short compared to my torso. Lug soles and mid length boots are the worse. Refined, slim fitting, hard ware free knee-high or ankle boots are the only boots I can wear. I also require a small heel as flat styles do me no favors. For the toe shape, I go for almond or, oddly enough, a slim elongated square toe. I really don't look good in pointed toe boots/or shoes and I don't know why. Any theories ?

[@noeminoarin8273]

I love pointed shoes.been long years i didnt wear long boots bec i dont feel comfortable its too long for my legs.i’ll follow your idea i might get luck finding a comfortable one for me.

[@chxrrybillz4374]

Thank you so much!! This video is so helpful ❤😊👍

[@PetiteDressing]

Yaaay! Thank you so much! ❣️

[@juleschess2572]

In clip 5:50, what boots are you wearing? I would like to purchase. They are light brown color. You have black leggings on and a sweater. Thank you!

[@hangersavvy6088]

I clicked so fast 🥰 I look forward to your videos!

[@PetiteDressing]

Yay! Thank you!

[@whizmiss]

Thanks for the info ! Your videos are great - informative while funny. What do you think of thigh high boots ? Can a short girl pull it off? The look great in the pics with the short skirts.

[@karenrobbins6656]

Good tips! I still don’t like pointed toe whether in boots or pumps

[@nathaliaclother3306]

LOVE your videos - and Im not even petite ☺️

[@tamiewert808]

Very good video Chi! You are lucky to have 13" calves! Mine are 14" and it's hard to find tall boots that work on me. Either too tight or way too loose if I go wide shaft!!!🤣

[@Stereophonicsobsessed]

Me too! I got mine in dune they go around my chunky calve 😂

[@louisedolloff836]

I have to go with the almond shaped toe, pointed toe just looks weird on my legs so I don't wear them. But almond shape is close to pointy and looks fab

[@lapetitepoire5]

This is a great video! I have narrow size 6 feet and ankles, a low wider calf muscle that's around 14.5" around, and my calf length is only 14" long. Plus, I live in Canada. I've had decent success with some styles of Blondo winter boots that come in 13" shaft height. But I can't buy most knee length boots, full stop.

[@PetiteDressing]

Sounds great!

[@HollyCerise]

amazing thanks!

[@PetiteDressing]

You're welcome! 💖

[@basukri9072]

Interesting video 😄

[@federicamanfroi]

I am 5.2 and i tried pointed toe shoes to elongate my legs, but the effect on me is absolutely terrible: my feet are a 39 EUR size (8.5 US), if i wear pointy toes they make my feet look sooooo long, they are totally wrong for me. So no, unfortunately these kind of shoes are not a good advice for EVERY petite person 😅

[@Chromavoma]

story of my life

[@Jamie-em2jp]

@@Chromavoma Hard for me too! AS I am 5 feet, thin and petite, but my feet are 7 1/2.

[@lapetitepoire5]

I like pointed toe boots because they make my feet look bigger and longer. I'm a 36 EUR size. So I can see how that might be the opposite with a bigger shoe size.

[@breeser8646]

Try boots with almond toe

[@LizRogers2707]

Maybe go with the slender round end like she said😊

[@thesweeetsound]

I have the same measurements as you and zero luck finding boots. I've been looking for years and nothing. So frustrating!

[@aprilp2875]

Where are the flat grey boots from? Love the video!

[@orlaghcahill3893]

I measured the circumference of my calf recently, to see is a pair of boots online would fit, and the website said around a 15 inch circumference. My leg measured a little over 11 inches, and I still haven’t found a good boots for thinner calves. any suggestions? I have long legs but a shorter torso so I don’t even know if I’m considered petite. I love your channel by the way, very funny, well done, with great taste!

[@aishwaryapoojary9345]

Hey can you make a video on how to style fur outfits like a faux fur jacket and also another one on denim jackets

[@cprieto386]

Amen sister

[@s.a.m2124]

Love the leopard and white sweaters. Very flattering on you! Where did you purchase them?

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you! I got from Abercrombie last year.

[@lorisundberg5964]

Where did you find your gray flat boots?

[@rosanevarez149]

Is the same for square toe boot. If you choose one that’s thinner in the toe it will work as well as the slimmer rounded toe boot. I got the Women's Dasha Block-Heel Booties, Created for Macy's and they look amazing.

[@PetiteDressing]

Thanks for sharing, Rosa!

[@user-vz4ri3tw2g]

Do you find that the « v » at the top of western style boots help to also elongate the legs?

[@gailjlyons2000]

As always, you are very smart and funny

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you! 😃

[@allieshepherd1144]

Any tips for skinny calves? The average boot size looks ridiculously large on me.

[@tuxedoneko9837]

The struggle is real !

[@ResaBatakSiagian]

Nice video this video help mu Thank you

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad it helped!

[@glimoncello]

Could you please tell me what boots you are wearing at 1:29 ?

[@jsmlfamily]

Where did your boots from (in clip min 7.35)?

[@peteraustin370]

Great video..!!!...As a normal size...I have trouble finding decent long boots size9....!!!!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@unnikrishnankm6143]

Thesetype brown.tall highheel boots my wife wearing with blue jeans bermuda andtshirt for citywalking, park visitting, tour programs ,

[@jasminevergara5885]

Even 14" shaft is too tall for my super short legs! and my feet only size 4. I only have two pairs knee high boots. one of them is black suede from Naturalizer, I was able to shorten 1" shaft my self, another one is almond toe riding boots only 13" high.

[@Jamie-em2jp]

I hear you! 14 just about works for me, but 13 -13.50 is best on me....But I never seem to find a narrow enough circumference either. :( Im 5 feet...

[@Isabella-xj1uv]

Where are the boots at 6:20 from? 😊

[@cleanqueen75]

I’ve had looked everywhere for boots where the shaft is 14 inches or shorter and the calf width at least 16 or 17 inches. I found some that I can get zipped but they hit me in the back of the knee where I bend my leg. They are really 1 inch too tall. They are not real leather. I wonder if I could have them cut down?

[@AimyS91]

Do you have any suggestions or advice for thigh-high boots? Thank you :)

[@ThyGirlnextdoor]

Look thru her boot videos, she definitely did have some great advise on thigh high but I'm not sure which video.

[@sidrakamal3595]

takeaway: measure ankle length for boots(bottom of foot to under knee), slender and lean

[@jessicanatonski4182]

Can you repost the link for the cognac wedge boots? It looks like it is the same link for the statement necklace and I loved those boots!

[@PetiteDressing]

I just updated it! I was wearing Geox from previous year, I found a similar one from Steve Madden.

[@maytem2137]

@@PetiteDressing the Madden boots have a 15.75 shaft unfortunately..

[@Weeeewriter]

*I'm only 5'1, everything looks too long on me lol*

[@kwclove7623]

Oh yes. Imagine being 4’10”?? It’s quite difficult

[@Weeeewriter]

@@kwclove7623 You're right!

[@babblesp1367]

Same here.

[@monirobles573]

No podría traducir sus videos tan interesantes? Please

[@Claudia-7777]

Is it ok if the boots are bit wide than your shaft? I have thin legs and I just bought a pair of suede boots go right under my knees and from the front they look great but from the side you can see a small gap. I wish they were a bit tighter.

[@PetiteDressing]

If they are not too “slouchy” looking, you might be ok. I have the same “issue” sometimes cuz my legs are thin.

[@paracoco1761]

Could you do work outfits that look good with bare feet or with just socks? My workplace doesn't allow footwear. No matter how polished my clothes, hair and makeup are, I still feel naked and unprofessional.

[@OnceUponAMidnightDreary]

That's nuts! How is that safe? Don't you have to worry about steeling on items that could hurt your feet? What is your work environment? I can't even go barefooted in my own home due to hard surfaces that cause foot pain, calf, back, or plantar fasciitis pain.

[@orlaghcahill3893]

Is your office floor made of paper? Why no shoes, what about really thin nude slippers, that you can barely see?

[@Scranton0]

Love how you wear boots without socks Enjoying leather your bare feet is blessed

[@OlderWomenRock]

Thank you it is frustrating , my lower leg is 16inches I’m five ft 2 . Boots are hard for Me to find , usually they are tight on my calves xxx

[@cleanqueen75]

I have big calves so I can’t get them zipped and they come up too high.

[@OlderWomenRock]

@@cleanqueen75 I might have thick calves too

[@carinaelizabethpaul9785]

I have wide calves and skinny ankles so it's really hard finding boots that cover my calf but not bunch up. I'm also 5'4" so I'm really having problems finding a boot that actually fits me. I found boots on shein size 41 that have an elastic shaft top but the foot size was a bit small. Now I have to order another pair in a bigger foot size. I'm waiting for my winter boots from Amazon size 9 that zipper up and the shaft is 16 inches and the calf is 16.5 inches these boots will be worn with dresses and skirts only. Usually I'm a size 9 but shein shoe sizes are usually 2 sizes smaller than sizes here in Canada.

[@EPU2000]

you are an amazing. thank you the best tip you can give is to wear all boots on bare feet. no need socks or nylon. please make a more video you wear boots on your bare feet

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you, I will!

[@esthercidalvarez6440]

En español cuando?

[@HappilyDistractedPodcast]

I cannot wear a pointed toe due to my feet issues.

[@americafirst9144]

Get those pant garters that make your pants into stirrup pants.

[@beatrice6209]

What if I have skinny legs?

[@flynnmalin3036]

You measured the lower part of your calf, which is smaller. True calf measurement should be at the widest part of your calf. I sew clothing, so I know where and how, to measure.

[@Stereophonicsobsessed]

I hate being small it seems so much easier being tall

[@user-on4ng6zm8v]

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[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you! ❤️

[@rohitshrivastava6189]

​@@PetiteDressingmadam you need of servant .

[@alphafe1621]

🙏🏾🙏🏾😍😍❤️❤️❤️👍

[@runbambirun]

if I looked that good in tall boots, I'd never wear anything else.

[@gracyd326]

What is the brand of your favorite commuter boots?

[@fredlohmann1448]

MAY I TALK TO YOU?

[@fredlohmann1448]

may i have a answer?

[@jasonconnell5777]

Nice boots. Thanks for your video! Do you accept gifts??

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you enjoyed it, Jason!

[@jasonconnell5777]

Thank you so much for your time I do appreciate it would you accept a pair of boots as a gift if I was to pay for them

[@jasonconnell5777]

@@PetiteDressing please lmk??!

[@Scranton0]

Ladies buy and wear boots only of they feel good on your bare feet. Many of you wear no socks with boots

[@kymclinton3140]

Why do you need to make a video like this I watched for laugh factor you just go to the shops and try any boot you like end of

[@sarahthatcher123]

Pointed toes or slender ,rounded toes deform women’s feet and cause bunions and all manner of foot problems. Heels and deforming your feet are not worth trying to LOOK taller. I am 5’3” and have very short legs. I wear only ‘barefoot’ footwear that are completely flat, with no heel at all ( zero drop), a thin flexible sole and a wide toe box that do not deform/ squish my toes together but let them spread out they way they are naturally supposed to. I think footwear that does not deform our feet or cause our entire body ( hips back, neck) to be out of healthy alignment from wearing heels….THAT IS WHAT LOOKS STYLISH, SMART AND SEXY. Taking care of my body and health and NOT literally deforming my body because some ( usually male) CEO of fast fashion brands or ridiculous high fashion designers are supposedly saying this is what we are SUPPOSED to try to look like. Guess what I’m 5’3” and that is short! I have short legs! AND I AM BEAUTIFUL! SHORT LEGS AND ALL! All of this ‘trying to look taller’, “trying to elongate the leg, trying to trick the eye” it’s fine to apply it to some degree but not at the expense of the health of my body and healthy movement and function of my body. I only hope that some day you too can accept the height and proportions of your body and consider them beautiful just as they are without damaging/ deforming your body. A good resource for the importance of ‘ barefoot’ footwear is the book ‘Whole Body Barefoot’ by Katy Bowman. Please consider reading this.

[@OppoAk-cr1dk]

Booots belek. Mau men

[@angiecoers6255]

Stop complaining for being Short Asian and Bowlegged. Love yourself and stop trying to be someone else, you are who you are. Short.

[@tama3442]

Have faith in JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR for HE SAVES from hell❗️ *What is the Gospel?* The true gospel is the good news that God saves sinners. Man is by nature sinful and separated from God with no hope of remedying that situation. But God, by His power, provided the means of man’s redemption in the death, burial, and resurrection of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of GOD, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Romans 10:9 9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. JESUS CHRIST can come anytime! Just Believe ❤️ Love you and GOD BLESS

[@csdesjarlais9779]

Great video!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thanks!