How Eating Habits, Calisthenics, And Outfit Selection Can Make You Appear Taller
July 11, 2010 by Dan Pettigrew
Filed under Fashion
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a little taller? Well if you follow a few fashion tips set out here you can give the impression of being taller. A good diet and some exercise can even enhance the illusion.
I know what you are thinking, what has diet and exercise got to do with giving the illusion of appearing taller? Well the diet part works like this. By having a diet that is full of nutrients such as calcium, amino acids, protein and the like you can effectively make your bones healthier and stronger. This will make you more upright in appearance.
Exercise can help you in your quest to look taller because good exercising will make you slimmer, and when you look slimmer the clothes you wear can give the impression that you are taller than you actually are.
Once you have established a routine of dieting and exercise it is time to check out your wardrobe. What sort of clothes do you usually wear? Do you wear clothes that are patterned?
Do you wear shoes that are low to the ground? Do you also wear button up shirts or clothes that come in a two tone color? If you do then they could make you look smaller than you are.
Wearing two-tone colored clothing draws attention to the mid section of your body where the colors meet and this makes your legs appear smaller. Outfits with buttons or patterns do the same. It is more effective to blur the waistline as much as possible. Therefore you need a solid color scheme such as black or blue to make you appear taller.
A dark blue business suit can alter your appearance and make you seem taller as can striped clothing. Pinstripe suits or pants or vertical stripes on your stockings can make you look slimmer and taller.
Another tip is to wear height enhancing insoles in your shoes or shoes with heels. If you were to wear bigger shoes this would in turn make your feet look bigger and can in turn make you seem taller.
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