vertical balance

How to make your short legs look longer

Published by Dana Lynch 24 Comments
How to make your short legs look longer

Not sure if you have short legs and a long body? Head over to this post to figure it out (psst…it’s not hard), and then come right back. Now that you’ve determined you have a long torso and short legs, let’s talk about how to look taller and slimmer. It’s all about creating optical illusions, the magic of fashion! For quite a few years, we were wearing long, loose tops over skinny jeans, leggings, and pants…but that’s totally changed! The silhouette and proportions that are current in 2022, are totally in your corner! Woo, hoo! Now pants and skirts are [..] read more

Petite Dressing if You’re Short Waisted

Published by Dana Lynch 18 Comments
Petite Dressing if You’re Short Waisted

  The fashion world deems you petite if you’re 5’4” or under. Keep in mind, “petite” only refers to length or height. Petite clothes come in all sizes! And petite women come in all shapes! But to get your clothes to fit, flatter and make you feel amazing, there’s another aspect to consider, your vertical balance. Vertical balance! What’s that? (You may be asking…) Vertical balance refers to whether you’re short waisted (or you have a short torso,) long waisted (your torso is long,) or your torso and legs are balanced. If you’re not sure, check out this post to [..] read more

Petite Dressing if You’re Long Waisted

Published by Dana Lynch 2 Comments
Petite Dressing if You’re Long Waisted

The fashion world deems you “petite: if you’re 5’4” or under. Keep in mind, “petite” only refers to length or height. Petite clothes come in all sizes! And petite women come in all shapes! But to get your clothes to fit, flatter and make you feel amazing, there’s another aspect to consider, your vertical balance. Vertical balance! What’s that? (You may be asking…) Vertical balance refers to whether you’re short waisted (or you have a short torso,) long waisted (your torso is long,) or your torso and legs are balanced. If you’re not sure, check out this post to determine [..] read more