Fashion dilemma of the week

FOR EVERYONE OVER 1.80 M

This looks great on you

Many women are jealous of it, but long legs can sometimes be quite tricky during a day of shopping or an online search for the perfect jeans. Models are the living proof: tall people rock fashion. How? I'll tell you. And believe me, it’s all about a few very simple tricks.

Tall it

It may sound a bit silly, but it really isn't. And perhaps most importantly, it saves a lot of struggles in fitting rooms or returning packages. No matter how much you love those new Zara jeans from your friend, you’d better leave pants from Spanish chains like Zara, Mango, Pull & Bear, and Bershka hanging in the stores. They only sell one length, and that length is quite average. For everyone over 1.80 meters, it’s often on the short side. H&M, Ruby Tuesday, Glamorous, Levi’s, and G-Star do sell jeans in different lengths. Furthermore, there are a number of British chains like New Look, Asos, and Topshop that have a special ‘tall’ section both in their stores and online. They have the coolest items in the perfect fit.

Blouse €29.95 Zara, Jeans €55,- Topshop tall, Flap bag p.o.a. Chanel, Sneakers €110,- Nike, Socks €7.95 Zara

Roll it up

A pair of pants with rolled-up cuffs is perfect. This is because horizontal lines break your leg length at just the right point. Furthermore, you should go for pants with a low waistline. A low waist makes it seem like your legs start lower. Models with wide legs or boyfriend jeans look best on you. You’d better leave capri pants or culottes behind. These lengths make your legs look even longer.

Ankle boots €52,- Topshop, Bag €1,695 Mulberry, Jeans €90,- Topshop tall, Blouse €19.99 H&M, Bracelet €1,253 Pippa Small

Line game

Opt for tops with horizontal lines or prints in cool contrasting colors. This type of item makes your upper body look longer and your long legs a bit less noticeable. Ruffles, voluminous details, and romantic collars always do well. No go: tight shirts, as they make legs look even longer.

Out of height

Definitely don’t leave your heels in the closet. Because okay, you might be a bit taller than the average guy at a party, but that’s no reason to leave them at home. Do you not feel comfy in them? Flat or heeled: choose a model with an ankle strap or another detail over your foot, but skip the pointed toe.