Petite women come in all shapes and sizes, and finding clothing for petite women doesn't have to be difficult.  If you're over 40 and are 5'4 and under, check out our style do's and don'ts for dressing for your age and for your body type.

How To Dress Well For Petite Women Over 40

1. Choose high-waisted pants / jeans

High-waisted jeans or pants work well to elongate your legs and add visual inches to your frame, especially for those whose lower body is shorter than their upper body. The key to making you look age-appropriate is avoiding the distressed look:  you may find that you will be driven in a much younger direction.

2. High heels are always a must

One of the easiest ways to add a little height is to wear high heels, and a pointed toe is a great way to elongate your figure. Other sneaky tricks to lengthen your height is opting for shoes that match the tone of your tight or pants. Or wear neutral shoes in your skin tone when you are bare legs.

3. Vertical stripes can make you look taller

Vertical striped clothing like a striped blouse, striped jumpsuits or striped pants are the ultimate elongated piece. They are specifically for a leaner silhouette and also trendy for your age. Plus, if you are looking for office basics, vertical stripes would be your first option.

4. Tone on tone is something for all petite women

Maybe you will think a monochromatic look is boring, but it is an ideal option for creating a well-proportioned figure, instantly creating the illusion of height while keeping your look simple and chic.
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For the plus size women, you can never go wrong with black on black.  It is quite effective at creating a lengthening effect and making you look thinner.

You can get a vertical figure line if you pair with a mid-calf loose winter coat.

To be honest, tone on tone almost works well for any women, regardless of their shape. For those who are over 40, try a pop of color with a camisole or scarf. The secret is combining your look with a statement handbag and heels to make your look office-appropriate while highlighting your professional vibe.

5. Take advantage of a belt ​

A belt is a wonderful accessory to make petite women appear taller. On one hand, it's good for shaping the waistline and lifting the length of your lower body. On the other hand, it helps to upgrade your look and keep you looking trendy.

Now that we have guidelines for dressing the petite woman, here are 5 things to avoid when dressing for your fame.

1. Avoid horizontal stripes ​

Unlike vertical stripes, horizontal stripes can make you look wider and shorter visually.  If possible, try to avoid clothing with horizontal stripes.

2. Avoid oversized clothes ​

We recommend avoiding oversized clothes because they are always against the petite frame. They can easily overwhelm your figures and make your look much shorter than you really are. However, if you are an expert on dressing and confident enough to balance your silhouette, oversized or loose clothing are a good idea to create a trendy and chic style.

3. Avoid big accessories

In many cases, big accessories may overwhelm you. So please wear the accessories in proportion, for example, a mini bag or some small jewelry is in proportion with your body.

4. Avoid big prints and patterns

Choose anything that is in proportion with your body, that's why big prints or big patterns is a risk for petite women which will bring an unwanted buck to your figure.

5. Avoid long tops

To balance the proportion between your upper body and lower body, the long top is best avoided if you match with pants or skirt. The long clothes is for sure to halve your body and making your look shorter.

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