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Stylist Advice: How to dress a short torso

 Dear Sharon: Hello! I have a short torso on top of being only 5'2". I am definitely not a size zero but I am not on the big side either. I have a terrible time finding clothes (mostly dresses) that fit right. It is so frustrating I can't leave a store without crying or being very upset and EMPTY HANDED! What kind of dresses would you suggest? (via Fashion Advice)  >> RELATED: How to Dress For Your Body Type Guide, the most popular posts on what to wear for a flattering tip   Whew, don't cry. No body is perfect. When you want to know how to dress a short torso what you want to do is visually lengthen rather than foreshorten or obviously define your

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How to Dress to Look Taller – Petite Fashion Tips Video

For this week's look back to celebrate the 15th anniversary of FocusOnStyle online, let's peek at my video about how to dress to look taller when you are a petite. While 'ya looking, how abour my hair? I think my stylist was having a Jane Fonda in Klute moment.  Enjoy! -- S.H. Petite Fashion Tips to Dress to Look Taller from the Sharon Haver for About.com at Lord & Taylor New York Petite Video Series… Haven't you ever seen a celebrity or met someone in the flesh and said to yourself, "Gee, they seem so much smaller in person?" Well, it's not that they "seem" smaller, they know how to dress to look taller. >>More: Petite Style Tips In this

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Help, I’m short and busty and need some clothing stylist advice

Helmut Lang Belted Wool Cardigan Charcoal Petite A long and drapey open cardigan is gathered with a suede tie belt that subtly defines the shape.
How to make this reader embrace her curvy petite figure with grace and style. Now doesn't that sound better than short and busty? Dear Sharon:  I am 20 years old and 5'1" with slim legs, hips, and stomach. However, I  have an inverted triangle body type with strong shoulders and a 34DD bust!  My boyfriend recently told me I have a beautiful body and I shouldn't use my clothes to hide it. The problem is, I have a hard time finding clothes that don't make me look stout. Do you have any tips on how I could dress to elongate my body and flatter my chest? I'm tired of dressing dowdy. Thank you so much! (C.K. via Fashion Advice) >>MORE: Petite Fashion Tips  First of all, thee is

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It’s Black and White- Fashion for your size that’s age-appropriate too!

Alice + Olivia Constance Striped Coat at Shopbop
Whether you're a size 2, 12, or 22 there is no excuse not to look fabulous at any age! Knowing your body and what works isn't always easy, however. Then, when the latest trends are thrown into the mix, the result can be confusing.  High fashion magazines aren't always entirely helpful. They don't translate into the battlefield of life. So many of my design clients often ask me to incorporate fashion into their style makeovers. And, I say stay on trend and modern in both your home and wardrobe. One of the hottest fashion trends is the return of black and white. Just take a look at the many fab options out there. And, the best part is that color

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Petite Jeans Tips to Look Taller- Video

Tips for Wearing Jeans if You're Petite from the Sharon Haver for About.com at Lord & Taylor New York Petite Video Series… Depending on your body type, you will need to adjust your style to achieve that perfect denim look. See our tips for wearing jeans if you are petite. >> Petite Shopping Guide Don't want to look like you're standing in a hole? Don't worry! Watch my Petite Jeans Tips to Look Taller Video to learn how to find jeans that make you look you're best:  Transcript: Tips for Wearing Jeans if You're Petite Hello, I’m Sharon Haver from FocuOnStyle.com, and I’m here today for About.com at Lord and Taylor, and we’re going to be talking about some great ways to wear

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Petite Fashion Don’ts – Video Dress Tips

Petite Fashion Don'ts from the Sharon Haver for About.com at Lord & Taylor New York Petite Video Series… Looking for Petite Dress Tips? You've come to the right place! Did you ever wonder exactly what it takes to not look like your are drowning in your clothes? >> Check out our Petite Clothing Shopping Guide In this installment from my petite style video series for about.com, I show you make makes a petite fashion don't and what it takes to switch it out to create a gorgeous petite fashion do. Please watch... Petite Fashion Don'ts with Sharon Haver- Dressing a petite frame with the wrong accessories can create an overwhelming look that distracts from your cute figure. Learn a few

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What to Wear- Pretty professional office looks for a petite figure

Stylish and sophisticated business style that's office appropriate for a slim figure...  I would like fashion advice on styles and places to shop for professional looking clothing for a small frame. I am 25 years old and 5'6" tall with a well-proportioned, size 2 hourglass figure that's a tad larger on top. My problem is finding fashionable office appropriate looks in small sizes for my petite figure. The Juniors department usually carries small sizes but often the styles are unsuitable for the office and not cut for a more mature, shapely figure. The Misses department rarely carries anything below a size 4 or 6. I don't want to look like a "teeny bopper" nor do I want to look "old & frumpy".

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Cropped pants flattering or not? Petite dress tips to wear springs hot fashion trend

Cropped pants flattering or not? Petite dress tips to wear springs hot fashion trend Lately, I've been noticing a fashion trend in cropped pants for this coming spring. More specifically, they are cropped so that they fall right at the knee length. I was wondering if you would recommend this look for me considering my petite frame and height. I am 23 years old. I am 5 ft 4", weigh 100 lbs and have an hour glass figure. Can I pull it off or will it be unflattering? (Markham, Ontario, Canada) >> Check out our Petite Clothing Shopping Guide Pulling off a specific style is not necessarily based on one particular piece, but how and what you wear with it.

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How to look older… Afraid people mistake her for a kid

Help! I look young for my age. I look like I'm 19 but I'm 29 and I want to be taken seriously. People think I'm still a student, but I'm a certified music teacher and have a few years of teaching experience. I've also been married for a few years. I'm currently out of a job and looking for a new one. I think my youthful looks may make me appear inexperienced. I am a little petite, have very fair skin, dark blond hair, baby like facial features, very small hands with short fingers, and I'm thin. To top it off, I come off energetic, and outgoing-- a youthful trait. I need some serious help. I don't even wear trendy

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How to Appear Taller When You’re Petite With Short Legs

How to Appear Taller When You're Petite With Short Legs I am very short (4ft, 11inches) and have short legs. What can I wear to make myself look taller and long legged? (Nantwich, Cheshire, England) >> Check out our Petite Clothing Shopping Guide It's not as difficult as it seems to create the appearance of height. When you're vertically challenged, the best way to look taller is to stick to a single color from head to toe, or monochromatic colors that blend well together. Once a color break is introduced, your body automatically becomes visually divided, and that will accentuate your petiteness. The trick to create the illusion of longer legs is to draw the eye upwards. Keep to well-fitting,

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