6 easy tips on how to wear a maxi dress for short girls and look chic

Do you love maxi dresses as much as I do?

They are perfect to spruce your wardrobe and I love how versatile they are. Timeless pieces.

A maxi dress can be dressed up or down and perfect for any season and countless occasions.

The main reason why I love wearing maxi dress is that they are so roomy and I don’t have to worry sucking in my stomach the whole time. I can eat as much fries as I want.

Maxi dress = a happy girl.

There is a common misconception that short girls can’t wear a maxi dress.

On the contrary to that we short girls (am 5’3 and on a good day 5’6) can rock a maxi dress and look fabulous while doing it.

Today am sharing with you the ultimate guide on how to wear a maxi dress for short girls.

1.

Pick Maxi dresses with solid colors or monochromatic

The first tip on how to wear a maxi dress for short girls to be color conscious.

Stick to solid colours.

This will make it easy to style and not too distracting to the eyes.

Imagine wearing a dress that has all the colors of the rainbow? In most cases, as short girls, we just want to add some inches to our actual height and give an illusion that we are slightly taller than normal.

That’s what solid colors do, they are slimming making a short person appear taller.

As you pick your maxi dress it’s nice to note that lighter colors make you bigger while dark colors make you smaller.

2.

Keep it simple with patterns and prints

This is a tricky one because most have prints. You need to figure out which prints work best for your body frame. If you are on the petite side opt for smaller prints. Large prints will overwhelm you making you look bigger than you are while smaller prints will make you look taller and leaner too.
Vertical, small and consistent patterns give you that elongating look.

Avoid

Try to avoid horizontal prints will make you look shorter than you are. They will cut you off in the wrong places.
Busy prints will overwhelm your tiny body frame.Avoid too many patterns and prints on one dress.

3.

Make a tailor your best friend

A good tailor comes in handy whether you are short or tall.

We all have those pieces that need a little adjustment here and there. They can do wonders and make you look like a million buck.
Nothing is distasteful as an ill-fitting dress. Can barely look at it twice.

A well-fitted dress will flatter your body size. Is your dress too long? Does it need some tiny adjustments? That’s what your tailor is for.

In cases where the alterations are pricey and it doesn’t make sense to pay double the original price tailor it yourself. There are so many DIYs videos on YouTube to help you with that.All you need is a thread, needle and an iron.

You don’t want your dress swiping all the dirt on the streets. Have it hemmed.

The one I am wearing I had it take tailored.I got it in size 8 instead of a size 6.It was so long and impractical to wear even with the highest heels in my closet.It can also be a bit risky if your maxi dress is so long to a point it keeps getting stuck on your shoes you can end up kissing the floor literally.

This third tip on how to wear a maxi dress for short girls is a no-brainer but, unfortunately, it’s always ignored.

4.

Add some height

Adding heels is one of the best way to deal with over long hems. Be it a maxi dress or a skirt heels will do the magic. Since maxi dresses are so long the least you can do is to add some inches and boost your height a little.

You don’t have to go all crazy, wear a manageable heel. You can experiment with different styles such as block heels, stilettos, wedges depending on the occasion.

I find it extra chic if my dress covers my heels completely so I tend to buy one that is slightly longer than my actual height. This just my personal preference.

 

5.

Cinch in the waist

You can go for a similar one like mine that has an elastic design on the waist or you can simply use a belt.

Sometimes maxi dresses can be drowning but adding a belt will give you a defined waistline and keeps everything in proportion.

This trick will also make you appear taller than you are if that is the look you are going for.

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The ultimate guide on how to wear a maxi dress for short girls: Keep it simple

Go easy with your accessories. The idea is to balance the look, so accessorize appropriately depending on the style of your dress.

If the print is a bit busy then you need to keep your accessories to the minimal.
If it becomes chilly and you need something warm opt for a well-fitted jacket.

Avoid loose cardigans, you need pieces that add structure making you look more polished.

This maxi dress is my absolute favorite. I have worn it so far to a wedding, family gathering and I can’t wait to style it differently for more occasions. I love how flowy and lightweight it is. The slit adds that sexy touch.

I get to show a decent amount of skin and my fabulous shoes get to be on display too. If you want to be a little extra you can wear it off the shoulder and highlight those collar bones. I paired it with pink pumps but I think with sandals heels would even look much better.

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Maxi dresses are perfect for any girl out there who is looking for comfort. With the perfect dress, very minimal styling is required, all you need is to add a few accessories to complete the look without feeling self-conscious.

Now it’s your turn to find out that perfect maxi dress and rock it like you own this world.

I hope this guide on how to wear a maxi dress for short girls was helpful.If you have any suggestions let me know in the comment section below.