The secret to making your body look longer? Use optical illusions by experimenting with sizes, patterns and colors. With these 3 styling tips for visually long legs you will look elegant and beautiful!
Whether you were born with naturally long legs or not, we bet you would like to make them appear even longer. They can make it appear that your legs are longer than they actually are. Read on to find out more about it!
3 styling tips for visually long legs: Tip No. 1 – find the right jeans and trousers
You can't expect an elongated leg line from every pair of jeans or trousers. Pay attention to the following advice.
Jeans and trousers with a higher waist
The easiest way to make your legs appear longer is to increase the position of your waist. This is because the visual beginning of your legs is where your upper body ends. A smaller torso means more legs. That's why the extra fabric from the waist to the hem of higher-waisted pants makes your legs look longer. Stay away from low-rise pants as they can make your middle appear even wider.
Choose the pants that best suit your needs. Everyone has a slightly different experience, so try a few different variations and find what works best for you.
Design and leg width of jeans and trousers
The pants can be of any design and leg width. When choosing, consider your personal style and body shape. But you can try a model that is perfect for optically long legs - jeans or trousers with wide legs. The length of your legs and your general shape will be hidden by floor-length wide-leg pants. This is the most universally attractive trouser cut!
Correct length of pants
Have your trouser legs hemmed properly! The optimal length is just above the ankle. Pantsand jeansShoes that are too high or too long at the waist (especially if they hang over your shoes) can make you appear smaller.
Choose the right color and pattern
If you wear dark pants, you will appear slimmer than if you wear light pants. Light colors are fine, but if you want to appear slimmer and taller, stick to black, gray, or a dark wash.
Styling tips for visually long legs – vertical stripes
The stretching effect of the vertical lines is achieved by directing the viewer's gaze up and down.
Tip #2 – pay attention to shoes
Since the shoes you wear can completely change an outfit, you should be careful when choosing them.Shoes with laceFor example, make your legs appear longer. Rounded toes make you appear shorter.
Pointed shoes
Pointed shoes will lengthen your foot by a few inches, which in turn will make your leg line appear longer. If you wear heels, pointed stilettos or booties can add a few inches to your look.
Avoid ankle straps
Straps that cross the ankle or upper part of the foot horizontally will visually cut off the leg right at the ankle and give the impression that your legs are shorter than they actually are. If you're a fan of ankle-strap shoes, consider wearing them with tights of the same color so that the line of your legs doesn't look cut off.
Boots and ankle boots
If you want to wear boots, you should choose a pair with a shaft that fits snugly around the ankle. If the shaft is wide and chunky, the wearer's ankle will appear chunky, making them appear smaller.
Styling tips for visually long legs – sneakers
Choose shoes with a lower cut if you will be wearing flats or sneakers so that part of your foot and ankle is visible.
Shoes and pants should match
You can make your legs look longer by wearing shoes that match the color of your pants. Definitely avoid pairing tan shoes with black pants as it creates an obvious visual divide.
Shoes that are the same color as your skin will always make your legs appear longer, whether youa dressor wear a skirt.
Tip #3 – style the tops
How should you choose and style your tops to make your legs look longer?
Short jacket
Keep the length of your jacket short to give the impression of a crop top. This gives you the same visual effect as with high-rise trousers, meaning your upper body appears shorter compared to your legs.
Tuck your shirt into your pants
If you tuck your shirt, even partially, into your pants, your high waist will be particularly visible. Hems that sit at the hips and are not tucked into pants will visibly cut off the top quarter of your legs, making your legs appear shorter.
Wear only one color from head to toe
Using a single color throughout the design provides a consistent visual line. Just make sure your toes and ankles are covered.
