People always say that maxi's are a no-no for petite girls as they make you look dumpy. I've paired my DP striped maxi skirt with a cropped top to try and elongate the body. I've styled the look up with an on-trend denim waistcoat popped on a must-have trilby and added some mega heels, done! What do you think? Clare x
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05/08/2010
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I love this look.. Especially love the t-shirt and the hat. Your shoes are cool as well. I think I saw you walking down the street doing this! was it in carnaby street?
Posted by: Alice Butler | 05/08/2010 at 02:59 PM
I think the cropped Tshirt is definitely making you look taller as it gives the illusion your waist is much higher & your legs are much longer.
Posted by: Tina | 05/08/2010 at 04:27 PM
I would have to agree that this would be a myth! My best friend is a girl and she sometimes wears maxi skirts and I have never noticed her to appear shorter because of her wearing them.
Posted by: Ricky | 07/08/2010 at 01:13 AM