15 Fall Style Secrets to Steal from Short Girls

With so many amazing trends on the docket for Fall 2016, it can be easy to loose touch with what actually suits your body shape. For girls that are 5'5" and under that can meaning drowning in a sea of crazy prints, patterns, and silhouettes that don't showcase your figure in the most flattering way (we see you androgynous '90s sweats). To that end, here are 15 figure-flattering cold-weather outfit ideas to keep front of mind if you're in the petite-girl club. Shop wisely and you'll rock your fall purchases well into 2017—instead of just once.

Use a Belt to Define Your Waist

Avoid getting lost in a bold midi dress by drawing attention to the slimmest part of your waist like Anna Kendrick here.

Add Bold Vertical Stripes to Your Wardrobe

Regina Hall's bold-stripe suit is the ultimate power move—not to mention a great way to look a little bit taller in tailoring.

Try a Plunging Neckline for a Night Out

A deep-V or plunging neckline, as seen on Emma Roberts, will elongate the upper half of your body and draw the eye up.

Fall in Love with High Waist Pants

Meet your new 9-to-5 secret weapon, modeled by Jenna Coleman. High-waist pants make your legs look leaner and longer in a snap.

Embrace Cropped Jackets

Fall's gorgeous bomber jackets and other sporty, cropped styles were made for shorter girls like Selena Gomez. We especially love them with sexy going-out gear.

Pair a Mini Skirt with Over-the-Knee Boots

Fake supermodel gams à la Lea Michele with a teeny tiny mini skirt and a pair of legs-for-miles boots.

Stick to Clean, Modern Lines

The less fussy your clothes are, the easier it'll be to pull them off. Make like Natalie Portman and pare them way, way down.

Reach for Your Pointiest Heels

A pointy-toe pump like America Ferrera is wearing will elongate your legs like no square or round-toe shoe ever can.

Try Hidden Platform Heels

Miroslava Duma, petite style goddess, has another shoe trick: Pair black jeans with black platforms for longer-looking legs.

Do Slim Pants with Big Sweaters

Everyone deserves to wear a cuddly knit at the airport. If you're petite girl like Vanessa Hudgens, an ultra-slim pant will keep your proportions in check.

Stick with a Medium-Size Bag

Fall requires a bigger, sturdier bag. Just stick with a medium-sized style like Lucy Hale to avoid dwarfing yourself in comparison to your carryall.

Embrace the Long, Slim Cardigan

A cozy, maxi-length cardigan, like what Salma Hayek has on, creates a long, lean line while keeping your form on display. It's a short girl's dream come true.

Match Your Tights to Your Shoes

Rachel Bilson instantly made herself look taller by choosing opaque black tights to go with her black heeled boots. Follow in her sly footsteps.

Try Layering With a Turtleneck

On days when it's pretty darn cold out there, trying layering a turtleneck under your coat like Rooney Mara in order to avoid getting swallowed up in big scarves and hoods.

Do One Rich Hue, Head-to-Toe

Fall is all about rich, gorgeous colors. Look statuesque like Victoria Beckham by picking one bold hue and sticking with it from head to toe.

Original Source from Glamour