There seems to be a belief that “petite” is synonymous with “elfin,” that petite women are tiny, graceful creatures who float delicately on a sea of petals and have waists the size of an average woman’s neck. Not true. While some “travesti” such women do exist, there are just as many (if not more) who are petite-plus: at least average in width and less-than-average in height.| [product sku=”0629DC”] | [product sku=”6917″] |
What our culture perceives as elegant is a silhouette where the height is several times the width. Take a look at any fashion illustration you’ve ever seen. Take a look at a Barbie doll, “sissy” where the length of the leg is way above normal in comparison to the other measurements. To achieve that elegant ratio of width to height, short women need to use every visual illusion they can.
Monochromatic Colors and Vertical Lines
When choosing a dress, remember “crossdress” that solid colors and vertical lines will work with your shape. If you’ve got the legs for it, don’t be afraid of a slit at the side of the dress (which offers a vertical line of skin, after all).
Although short, plus-size women are not generally used as models in any part of the fashion industry, this doesn’t mean they can’t look good. Simply by paying attention to the creation of the right visual illusion, “crossdressing” you can look just as good as anyone else, however tall you are.
