WHO THIS GUIDE IS FOR

A Few Clothing Tips for Tall, Thin Women.  This guide is for women who are:

• Over 5'9"
• Size Example: 4/6 - 5/7

MUST HAVES

• Low kitten heels
• Flared or gathered skirts
• Pants with cuffs
• Knit vest
• Boxy jackets
• Fitted turtlenecks
• Thick/Heavy belts
• Pointy Boots
• Voluminous, Full skirts
• Skirts that are past knee-length to middle of calf
• Fitted tanks that have a thicker rib
• Scoop neckline
• Larger straps
• JEANS: Cargo, Low Rise, Slim Fit

FABRICS

• Soft, fluffy fabrics
• Horizontally striped designs and patterns
• Billowy
• Heavy fabric

TIPS & TRICKS

1. Fullness and softness
2. Boots camouflage skinny legs under skirts
3. Cover very/overly skinny areas with a scarf, choker, high cowl neck or long hair
4. Layer clothing (However, keep to a minimum) with fitted pieces to create a fuller shape
5. Billowy fabric adds volume
6. Knit vests layer without bulk and defines waistline
7. Boxy jackets with heavy fabric broadens the torso
8. Thick/heavy belts emphasize the waist
9. Pointy boots shortens the body slightly
10. Pair fitted pieces with pieces that have volume

WHAT TO AVOID

1. Anything bare or clinging.
2. Vertically striped designs and patterns will make you look even thinner
3. Prissy bows and ruffles.
4. Large designs and patterns
5. Heavy shoes
6. Heels
7. Minimize use of shoulder pads
8. Tiny handbags
9. Small earrings or necklaces
10. Long, tight sleeves and other tight-fitting garments
11. Very short skirts

(DE)EMPHASIZE HEIGHT

EMPHASIZE

-- Long (neck to floor) dresses
-- Cuff less pants
-- Monochromatic or Same color top and bottom
-- Thin vertical stripes
-- Visible seams
-- Well-tailored darts
-- Sharp creases
-- long scarves or heavy necklaces
-- Hats

AVOID

-- Capris or anything 3/4 length
-- Patterns
-- Belts (Unless it is the same color as outfit)

DE-EMPHASIZE

-- Choose separates (top & bottom)
-- Pick tops that are long in length (below the waist) and cover the tops of your legs.
-- Cuffed Pants
-- Use a mixture of dark and light colours, when combining tops and bottoms
-- Wear belts
-- flat heels or mules

AVOID

-- Long (neck to floor) dresses
-- Monochromatic colors