Supermodels SA June 2015 Issue 46 | Page 18

Style Style Guide For Short Slouching implies insecurity and does no good to your appearance. Secondly, try to keep your hair short. Long hair camouflages a person’s neck and shoulders and takes away inches from your neck and shoulder area. Thirdly, make exercise a priority. Staying fit and lean will help to add height to a short frame while bulk and flab will only make you appear plumper and shorter. Keeping it stylish The Long of Short. Vertical stripes are a known fashion technique to appear taller than one actually is. It extends the lines of your body and makes you look taller. Pinstripes, intermittent stripes and herringbone are options you could look at. A combination of vertical and horizontal stripes, in terms of checks and plaid prints, will definitely not work. Men A lot of men are bothered by the fact that they aren’t as tall as they would like to be. While you can’t control how tall you are, you can control the way you look and the confidence with which you carry yourself. That could make a huge difference in the way you perceive yourself. Expert tips To begin with, there are a few key tips which can help any person to add to his personality and appearance. Posture is the key to ensuring that you walk with confidence. Keep your head held high, back straight and shoulders thrown back as this will make you appear taller and conveys self-assurance. Monotones Work. If you aren’t really a big fan of pinstripes, you should stick to solid-colored clothes. Wearing a pant and a shirt in similar colors can help avoid the breaks in your frame that draw attention to your height. It will be foolish to wear pants and shirt in the exact same colour, but gradations will work well to make the most of what you’ve got. Keep It Dark. \