FASHION FOR SHORT WOMEN/GIRLS.

Dressing the part when you're short can be difficult. From constantly getting things hemmed to waistlines that are simply too high, it's handy to befriend a stellar tailor when you're a short woman. An expert can make any garment friendly. If you have yet to meet a tailor with such skills, follow these easy fashion tips for short women. Remember the goal is to create a continuous line, regardless of what you're wearing. This creates the illusion of a longer, leaner you.

On Top

• When it comes to tops and blouses, keep things streamlined. Any large shape can drown you, even if you have curves. Elongate your shape with blouses that hit no further than the top of your hips. If you want to play with proportion, do so with sleeves, versus the bodice of a blouse. A nipped waist will always create a slimmer, longer shape, so look for tops with darting or princess seams running through the front of the garment.

On Bottom

Keep the silhouette of your pants narrow. This doesn't mean a super tight, skinny pant, but just a clean, straight leg opening that skims the ankle. Avoid capri or cropped pants, as they will cut you off at the widest point of your calves, making you appear shorter and stubby. Dark or light denim doesn't make as much of a difference as the cut of jeans. Aim for pants that hit at the waist and have a continuous straight line through the hem. Anything severe, such as a bellbottom or flare will break the line and shorten you. Skirts should also be lean if the hem is longer than a mini skirt. Mini skirts do allow you to play with volume, and tulip skirts or bubble hems can be quite flattering on a short woman. Remember to sport a voluminous skirt with a sleek blouse and high heels for a trim look.

Footwear

Heels always help short women. They add height, and also make it look like you've dropped a pound or two in the process. If a stiletto won't do for working at the office all day, opt for a stacked heel or heels with a platform which adds support and distributes your weight more evenly. For a special event, opt for a metallic strappy sandal that is within a few shades of your own skin tone to create a long look that continues from the bare legs through the feet.

Colors

Dark colors can create a sleeker look, but the primary key is to keep the look somewhat monochromatic. Avoid stark, contrasting colors on top and bottom, which will break up your body and enhance how short you are. You don't have to wear all black all the time, but keep colors in the same family by opting for all warm or cool tones in a look. A little black dress worn with an eggplant cardigan creates dimension, as does a gold dress with a peach shawl. Keeping the colors in sync will help create that sleek line that will make you walk a little taller.

Rihanna is short she can pull it off, so can u.