Instant Leg Lengthening: 8 Styling Tricks for a Taller, Sleeker Look

Want to give your legs an instant boost without the workout? These styling tricks will help create the illusion of longer, more flattering legs with minimal effort! Whether you’re dressing up or keeping it casual, these tips can seamlessly fit into your wardrobe and make a world of difference in your overall look.

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1. Opt for High-Waisted Pants

High-waisted pants are a game-changer for elongating your legs. The higher waistline draws the eye up, giving the appearance of longer legs. It’s a quick way to shift your proportions in the best possible way.

2. Embrace Floor-Length Hemlines

Pair your high-waisted pants with an almost floor-length hemline to create an uninterrupted vertical line.

Shorter or cropped pants tend to create a horizontal cut, visually shortening you to where the pants end. A longer hemline keeps the eyes moving downward, enhancing the illusion of length.

3. Tuck in Your Tops

An easy trick that makes a big difference is tucking in your shirt or wearing tops that stop right at your waistline. This emphasizes your waist and creates the ideal proportions, making your legs look instantly longer.

4. Match Your Shoes to Your Pants

When it comes to shoes, the higher the heel, the longer your legs will look, but don’t worry if you prefer flats. You can

still achieve that elongated effect by wearing shoes that match the color of your pants.

This keeps the visual line unbroken and extends the leg seamlessly.

 

5. Coordinate Shoes with Legwear

If you’re wearing skirts or dresses, apply the same principle by matching your shoes or boots to your tights.

For a bare-leg look, opt for shoes in a similar skin tone. This subtle coordination works wonders in elongating your legs.

You can also achieve this illusion by wearing a very open shoe that shows a lot of your bare foot. The placement of the narrow straps on these sandals makes it seem like their legs continue right down to the floor.

6. Go for Pointed Toe Shoes

Pointed-toe shoes are your best friend when you want to add length. They extend the appearance of your foot, which in turn makes your legs look longer and sleeker.

7. Avoid Ankle Straps

While ankle straps can be sexy, they tend to cut off your legs by creating a horizontal line, making your legs appear shorter.

Opt for strapless shoes or ones that have a more open design to keep that uninterrupted leg line.

A notable exception is ankle strap shoes in a shade that matches your skin tone. They seamlessly blend in, preventing the visual interruption that higher-contrast styles often create.

8. Choose Tall Boots in Solid Colors

Tall boots in a solid color that start near the hemline of your dress or skirt are an amazing way to lengthen your legs. They keep the eye traveling vertically, giving you that long, sleek look.

Visually Lengthen Those Legs!

Try one or a combination of these tricks and watch as your legs instantly appear longer! These tips are easy to incorporate into your daily wardrobe and will help you walk tall with confidence.

 

There are entire videos devoted to Hollywood Stylist tricks like these, including detailed recommendations for specific body shapes, in Master Class One: How To Discover Your Signature Style (And Gain The Confidence To Wear It!)                                                                             

It’s the first in my 3 Class Series that teaches you how to build a beautiful wardrobe that fills you with confidence and makes you SHINE!

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