Indian ethnic wear is timeless, stylish, and elegant. However, when it comes to dressing right as a short woman, there are several mistakes you might unintentionally do while wearing them to functions and events. Though, this might seem innocent, a wrong styling accessory can actually ruin the charm of your outfit. In today’s post, we’ve brought the top mistakes short women tend to do innocently while wearing Indian ethnic wear. So, without much further ado, let’s dive right in to check out 5 key mistakes to avoid-
Mistake #1. Short women should avoid heavy borders and wide hems
Sarees and lehengas with a heavy border and wide hem look overwhelming for short women. Always buy sarees and lehengas with no or a thin border with vertical embroidery or a slim trim to get a taller frame.
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Mistake#2. Wearing outfits that sweep the floor
Flowy and long lehengas or Anarkalis that touch the floor give you a shorter appearance. A well-fitted ankle length hem makes you look taller and perfectly dressed,
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Mistake #3 Not focusing on vertical patterns
Short women should avoid heavy motifs and horizontal bold prints as they add bulk to your frame. Go in for vertical embroidery, stripes, and prints. They make you leaner and taller as they guide the eye upwards.
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Mistake #4 Overwhelming your frame with layers
As a short woman, you should keep the layering as minimum as possible. Never overwhelm your frame with heavy dupattas, jacket, and flared outfits all at once. In short, keep it minimal, if you sport a flared lehenga, drape it lightly. For your kurtas, select A-line styles or straight cuts over bulky ones.
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Mistake #5 The wrong sleeve length
Avoid wearing outfits with puffy shoulders or heavy cuffs as they give you extra weight. To look sleek and get the illusion of longer arms opt for 3/4th, cap or sleeveless styles for a balanced silhouette.
Final Note
Being short and petite shouldn’t limit your ethnic wear choices at all. With a little bit of awareness, you can avoid common mistakes to look taller, confident and stunning in Indian ethnic wear!
