What to Wear and What to Avoid When You've Got a Short Torso
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The Style StalkerA big part of loving fashion is understanding your body type and what works best for you. Whether it’s determining if you’re an apple or a pear shape or figuring out how to make those new pumps a tad more comfortable for your wide feet, it’s all about personalization. That’s why we’re addressing a specific body type today: short torsos. If you’ve got a compact midsection and could use a few tips to make assembling outfits easier, scroll down for what to avoid and what to wear.
What to Avoid Wearing for Short Torsos
While most pieces can be maneuvered to work for your body type, some items work against a short torso. See a few below, and scroll down further for items that you can replace them with.
Boatneck Tops
This neckline draws an invisible horizontal line across your shoulders, which shortens the length between your neck and waistline.
Contrasting Colors
We’re not infringing on your right to wear colors. We’re merely suggesting that you avoid tops and bottoms that contrast severely because they’ll further exaggerate your shorter torso.
Cropped Jackets
You want to pick pieces that elongate your silhouette, and short jackets that showcase your mini torso won’t do that.
High-Waisted Pants
You don’t have to dig your low-riders out of the closet just yet, but high-rise pants will draw extra attention to your midsection and might make you look imbalanced. Go for mid-rise pant instead.
What to Wear for Short Torsos
Now on to the fun stuff! Scroll down for items that are great for women with shorter torsos.
Drop-Waist Dresses
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Getty ImagesDrop-waist dresses are an easy way to elongate the torso.
This post was published at an earlier date and has been updated.
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