I've always been tiny. I don't believe I've had a growth spurt since I was twelve! Height is not a commodity in my family DNA. The first floor skimming dress I had was my grad dress, & I've developed a love for all things long ever since. Mainly because society tells me I can't. Well this little rebel says you can! Oh I've made mistakes along the way, but I had to make them to stop you from doing the same.
So how does a shorty pull this bohemian summer trend off without falling flat on her face.. literally?
The fastest way to remedy a long dress is a pair of stilettos. Y'know, the car to bar shoes your handbag wears every weekend. If you're smarter than me, you'll opt for a high wedge that will boost you up about four inches.
Every short arse is one a first name basis with a tinker tailor. A maxi dress isn't complicated to turn up providing you haven't chosen something with more tiers than a cake stand, & are generally quick if you throw them an extra few bob.
Try look for the petite range, do not be tempted to wander into the tall range. I repeat, DO NOT be tempted to wander into the tall range. You'll look like Bilbo Baggins in a dress! Not only are the items cut shorter, they are fitted differently so us shorties can avoid the dreaded long weird armpit of doom.
If your dress is just a tad (I said tad, not miles) too long, belt it! It behaves just as you want it to, & If it gives you any lip, just remind it that you're in charge! Haha lip, imagine if maxis could talk. Mine would laugh uncontrolably. I'm wearing you, now do your thing & make me look all bohemian & stuff!
Hanging out on the beach all day? I wish. Let the dress pool around your feet like you're a mermaid. Just be sure to pick it up when you walk. Safety first, & all that.
DO - Choose a maxi in a solid colour or a very fine print. Stay away from the roses your nanny has in her front garden.
Don't - Just say no to anything that's going to seperate your body into sections. We don't want to point our hang ups out.
Do - Aim for a toe grazing length be it flats or heels. Don't cut yourself off at the ankle, the trick is to elongate your body.
Don't - Choose any other material other than jersey material as it will skim over your body.
Do - Belt the maxi. By belting it, you're accentuating your natural waist or high waist visually lengthening those legs. Legs, at last!
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BA&SH low back maxi dress €66.72
http://www.asos.com/BASH/BASH-Low-Back-Maxi-Dress-in-Slub-Jersey/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2807258&SearchQuery=jersey%20maxi%20dress&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Khaki
Topshop plain low back maxi €26.00
http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?searchTerm=jersey+maxi+dress&storeId=12556&productId=12567853&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=&langId=-1&productIdentifier=product&catalogId=33057
Topshop black cami maxi dress €26.00
So that's the long & short of it! Happy shopping girlies!
Trina xx
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