There is no way to change your height. However, if you are tall and want to appear shorter, there are several things you can do. You can change the way you dress, wear shoes, style your hair, and interact with other people to make it appear shorter. However, the most important thing is confidence. It is self-confidence that can make others ignore your physical appearance.
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Method 1 of 5: Using Clothes to Look Shorter
Step 1. Divide your body into layers and colors
Anything that can divide your body, instead of emphasizing your height in one long outfit, will help make you appear shorter. You can do this by wearing a variety of colors, patterns, and layers of clothing.
- For example, wear a pink top with jeans and white shoes. You can even add a cardigan or belt for extra decoration. Wearing a belt with an eye-catching head, or shoes with an interesting embellishment can also help you look shorter.
- Or, wear two layers of tops of different colors and lengths. Different colors and layers will help divide your body and make it appear shorter.
Step 2. Wear cuffed pants
Wearing cuffed pants or rolling them up can make you appear shorter. Try buying cuffed pants, or simply roll the hem of your pants up to the ankles or just above the ankles.
To roll up your pants, take the hem of the pants and fold them up so that the inside of your pants are visible from the outside. Fold like this once or twice, depending on how short you want the pants to look
Step 3. Wear clothes with horizontal stripes and a variety of colors
Vertical stripes and a variety of colors will make you appear taller. So, you should avoid vertically striped clothes with monochrome colors and replace them with horizontally striped clothes with various patterns and colors. Horizontal stripes will emphasize the width of the body more than the length, which will help you appear shorter.
- Horizontal stripes pattern is widely used in marine-themed clothing.
- Wearing a brightly colored or patterned t-shirt will draw more attention to your upper body than your legs.
- Wearing a skirt or pants in a completely different color from your top will reduce the appearance of your height.
- You may also want to consider a textured pattern (herringbone pattern, birdseye pattern) as well as a vest.
Step 4. Attach a wide belt to the dress
Wide belts go well with long dresses to make people forget how tall you are. The belt will divide your body into two parts as well as emphasize the curve.
The wider the belt, the better. Pair this belt on long dresses and tops
Step 5. Try wearing capri pants, short skirts, and bootcut pants
Anything that reduces the appearance of your leg length will make you appear shorter. To get a look like this, you can wear capri pants, a skirt above the knee, and bootcut pants. All these bottom models can reduce the appearance of your leg length.
For men, try wearing knee-length shorts
Step 6. Wear a long top
Long tops such as sweaters, jackets, and T-shirts can reduce the appearance of your height as long as they are a completely different color from your bottoms. The effect of this top will make your legs appear shorter.
- A hip-high jacket can also be used to differentiate between your legs and your upper body, especially if your torso is long.
- Men can also try wearing a long t-shirt and taking it out of their pants. Be sure to wear a T-shirt in a different color from your pants.
Step 7. Bring a large bag
Carrying a small bag will make you appear taller, while carrying a large bag will make you appear shorter. If you carry a handbag, choose a large bag to carry your personal equipment.
- Try carrying a large handbag, sling bag, or other large bag.
- If you carry a laptop, try putting it in a laptop bag along with other personal equipment instead of carrying a handbag.
Method 2 of 5: Wearing Shoes to Reduce Height
Step 1. Choose shoes that cover your feet more
Shoes that show a lot of skin on your feet and ankles will make you appear taller. So, choose shoes that can cover the skin more or even up to the middle of the foot.
For example, wear sandals, oxfords, boots, open-toed high heels, or closed sandals
Step 2. Wear flat shoes
Flat shoes are the obvious choice for tall people. Flat shoes, even sneakers with thin soles will not make you taller. You can wear these flat shoes with a variety of outfits such as tight jeans for example. Most men's casual shoe options are flat too, so you just need to make sure to choose one with a light sole.
- Most women's flat shoes do not have support soles. So, if you're going to wear flat shoes, put the insole pads inside the shoes first, or make sure you don't stand or walk for too long in them.
- Wearing flat shoes without support soles in the long term can cause injuries that impact your activity level.
Step 3. Choose the right heel height
If you still want to wear heels even if they will make you taller, choose high heels with ties around the ankles. The goal is to reduce the appearance of the length of your feet, ankles, and feet. You may also want to wear high heels with rounded toes to make your feet appear smaller.
Men's shoes with thicker heels are generally not equipped with ankle ties. So, men who want to look a little taller can simply wear formal shoes with higher heels
Step 4. Try wearing knee-high boots
Pairing a short skirt with knee-high boots will further emphasize the boundaries of the woman's upper body and legs. This style will not only make you look shorter, but also super trendy and boost your confidence.
You can also wear shorts instead of a short skirt in this situation. Just make sure to expose some of the skin between your boots and shorts
Step 5. Choose patterned shoes for men
In informal situations, patterned shoes for men are a great choice. These shoes will make the soles of the feet appear shorter, and since most tall men have large feet, they will make them appear shorter. Patterned shoes will also draw attention to the soles of your feet so people don't look up to you as much.
Look for textured, patterned, and colored shoes. Leather shoes often have such a variety of options
Method 3 of 5: Styling Hair to Make it Look Shorter
Step 1. Select the layer pieces
Long, straight hair has the same effect as monochrome colors and vertical stripes, making you appear taller. So, choose a layer haircut. Haircuts with long and short layers of hair will distract people from your height.
- Waves in the hair can also have the same effect.
- If your hair is naturally wavy, use a gel to keep it in shape.
- If your hair is naturally straight, use curling irons, rollers, or hot rollers. You can even use a hairdryer along with a round comb to make your hair wavy.
Step 2. Create a layered hair look without cutting it
If your hair is long and straight, but you don't want to cut it, try a different style to give it a layered look. You can create this look by simply tying the top layer of hair or pinning it in different sections.
You can also braid your hair so it looks layered
Step 3. Avoid styling too fluffy hair
Avoid hairstyles that will make you look taller such as sasak and other hairstyles that are too fluffy. However, the hair under the crown of the head can be styled so that it looks fluffy as long as it doesn't reach the top of the head. In line with that, avoid bun hair on top of the head.
If you want to make your hair look bouncy, apply a volumizing product to the sections of hair on both sides of your face
Method 4 of 5: Positioning Yourself to Look Shorter
Step 1. Practice good posture
Slouching may seem like it can make you appear shorter, but it's not. The goal is to make your body appear shorter because bending over will bend your back and shoulders. This posture may reduce your height by 2-5 cm, but it actually makes you look unhealthy or insecure. Slouching will make you look less professional and cause pain and permanent damage to the spine.
- On the other hand, practicing good posture will make you look more confident and healthy at the same time. Confidence is the main thing in the fashion of tall men and women.
- Pull your shoulders back and keep them in a relaxed position.
- Observe your posture in the mirror and make sure your body is straight from side to side (from ears to ankles).
Step 2. Sit down often
Always take advantage of the opportunity to sit down if you have one, especially at social events where several other tall people are also present. Sitting can make other people forget that you are tall because it puts you on the same level as them.
If your torso is long, try finding a chair that is shorter than the other chairs, or one that is height-adjustable
Step 3. Align your height with others
Observe your position and the person you are talking to. If you are standing at a higher place than the person, find a way to get down from that place. Even if you are taller than other people, standing with them is better than standing taller.
For example, if you stop and chat with someone on the stairs, go down a few steps before continuing
Step 4. Position yourself near another tall person
To keep others from paying too much attention to your height, try standing around people who are also tall. For example, in gym class or at the park, find tall people and hang out with them. Looking for other people of the same height can also make you less aware of this and feel more confident so you can avoid slouching.
If no one is your height, find the tallest person there
Method 5 of 5: Accepting Height
Step 1. List the advantages of being tall
Many people envy those who are tall because of the various benefits that come with it. Write down as many advantages as you can and review this list whenever you feel less confident about your height.
- These advantages can be as personal as being more attractive to the opposite sex.
- This advantage can also be professional, such as being more proficient in sports such as basketball or volleyball.
- Or, advantages in everyday life such as being able to reach objects on high shelves.
Step 2. Find something else that makes you special
Your height doesn't define who you are. Recall your personal interests, principles, and traits and write them down. In this list, you may include:
- Your taste in music, books, movies, clothes, or anything else that you personally enjoy.
- Your interests and hobbies such as sports, cooking, painting, or writing.
- Things that are valuable to you like hard work, creativity, and originality.
- Your personal traits such as honesty, loyalty, and kindness.
Step 3. Write down how you feel about being tall
Keeping a diary is a powerful way to release stress and express feelings. To help express how you feel about your height, try keeping a diary whenever you feel low.
For example, if someone makes fun of your tall stature, try writing down and describing your feelings in a diary
Step 4. Talk to someone you trust
Talking about how you feel can also help you accept your height. Try talking to a trusted friend or family member about how you feel about being tall.
- Talk to someone who will listen to you and empathize with your feelings.
- You may even need to talk to someone who is also tall and ask how you can deal with similar feelings.
- You can also talk to a school counselor or therapist if your height is impairing your confidence or making you avoid certain situations. For example, if you avoid social events because of your height, this means that it is interfering with your life.
