Are you used to looking tall among your female friends? Are you worried about blocking other people's view while watching a movie or a concert? When they meet someone for the first time, they'll look up and say, “Wow, you're really tall!”–and you'll say, “…Yeah.” If these things happen to you, it means you are a tall woman. But this is not a drawback. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, and if you are tall, you should be proud of your long legs and your beautiful appearance. Here's how to tell if you're tall, as well as how to make your height look good.
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Part 1 of 2: Making Sure You're a Tall Girl
Step 1. Observe how tall you are with the heights of most female friends you know
If you are standing among your group of friends and you look tall, then yes, you are a tall girl. Go through your photos with friends and see photos of you guys stacking up together. If your head is above your friends, well, you're probably tall. However, remember that this depends on who you hang out with. You won't look very tall if you make friends with the women on the volleyball team compared to the average woman.
Step 2. Pay attention if you find it difficult to find clothes that fit you
If you always have a hard time finding the right size pants because the available sizes are always too short, then yes, you are tall. You've probably heard your female friends complain about always having to cut pants that are too long and then you wonder what they're really talking about. You may also have a hard time finding shirts that don't look like belly shirts, i.e. shirts that reveal your belly button when you wear them.
As for shorts, if you're tall, you'll have a hard time finding shorts that aren't too short for your legs; If your school requires you to wear shorts that are as long as your fingertips, it will be a little impossible for you to find shorts that are long enough
Step 3. Pay attention if people around you ask if you are a basketball or volleyball player
If people think you are a sports player for such a tall woman, it may be a sign that you are more than average. This can be annoying if you're not a player of that sport–or any sport! People like to think things are related to someone based on appearance alone, and you shouldn't be discouraged by this.
Step 4. Observe if you are more than 151 cm tall
While generally this average height standard may change depending on your country of origin, if you are taller than that standard, you may be considered tall.
Step 5. Observe if you go through puberty earlier than others
In general, girls experience puberty between the ages of 8-13 years, and boys at the age of 9-15 years. What this means is that if you felt tall when you were 11, you might just grow faster than your friends, and maybe taller than the boys around you, which will take longer to catch up. If you're still in puberty and most of your friends haven't, don't worry – in a year or two, you'll be surprised how quickly you stop feeling like a "tall girl."
Step 6. Observe if you can't blend in in a crowd
If you're in a room full of people, and your friends can easily spot you in the crowd, well, it's probably because you're so tall that you stand out and are easy to spot. There's nothing wrong with that. Who says standing out is a bad thing?
Step 7. Pay attention if you don't have enough room for your feet
When you're sitting on a plane or in the passenger seat of your friend's car, if you always feel like you have to move your legs to one side, back your seat, or change your body shape to put your feet down, then you're probably a tall girl.
Step 8. Notice if you look taller than most guys your age
If a middle or high school dance was awkward because every guy you danced with was short enough to touch your chest while dancing to a slow tune, well, you're a tall girl. But don't be discouraged, maybe the guy you know is still growing.
Step 9. Observe if you are worried about blocking other people's view when you go to a concert or movie
You can't do anything with your height. Still, you worry about covering people's eyes when you go to concerts and movies, because you know that the person behind you can't see anything. There's not much you can do – except slouch in your chair. If this seems like what you're going through, you're probably a tall girl.
Part 2 of 2: Proud of Being a Tall Girl
Step 1. Remember that height is beautiful
And hey, so is short. Don't think that being tall makes you look saggy, clumsy, and unattractive. Many tall women are beautiful, and they know how to have their tallest appearance by not running away from attention. Don't think that by being tall you look inadequate and unattractive to people. Here are some tall female celebrities, to show that you are not alone: Gwyneth Paltrow (179 cm), Jordin Sparks (179 cm), Charlize Theron (177 cm), Taylor Swift (177 cm), Famke Janssen (182), and Maria Sharapova (188).
Step 2. Don't bend over
You may think that slouching will make you look shorter, and even if you can, slouching can actually invite the impression that you are not confident about your height. So stand tall and be proud of your height. Don't worry about looking tall among your friends, they will surely wish they were as tall as you!
Step 3. Don't worry about being taller than a man
Sure, guys will feel intimidated if you're very tall, but that doesn't mean you can't hang out with them and show how awesome you are. Don't think that you don't have a chance to hang out with a guy just because he's shorter than you. If you like a guy, get to know him and you'll know that height is just a number.
Step 4. Remember that the neighbor's grass always looks greener
You will feel so pathetic just because you feel taller than all your friends and all your shorts are too short for you. However, your short friends may also hate how they have to stand on tiptoes to talk to other people or cut their jeans to fit them. You may not want to be tall, but a lot of girls are willing to do whatever it takes to be like you! Whether you're tall or short, it's all a matter of bragging about yourself rather than wishing to be someone else.
Tips
- It's not easy being a tall girl, but don't let your height discourage you. Remember all models who have a tall body!
- There's nothing wrong with being tall. There are many boys who like tall girls. Confidence is the key.
- Remember the proportions. When you are taller, it means you are also heavier. Don't worry if you are 2 kg heavier than your friend who is 2 or 1 cm shorter. know that your uniqueness that makes you beautiful!
- There are many couples where girls are taller than boys these days, especially in schools.
- For those of you who are not tall, don't give up. Remember to eat healthy food and don't slouch. Stay positive.
