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First and foremost, believe in body positivity and love the way your body is. Self-love and self-worth will give you the confidence you didn't think you needed. Now that we're clear on loving your natural self, we also understand that as humans, we lust after things we can't have. And talking specifically about the extra inches of height, you can only create illusions to look taller. How do you do that? Well, these fashion tricks will always help.

Invest in vertical stripes

The easiest way to instantly look taller is by wearing clothes that have vertical stripes on them. Vertical lines will give the illusion that you're super tall, even when you're not. It's alright if stripes are not your style, but if you are going to wear them at all, wear vertical ones more than horizontal ones.

Choose high-waisted jeans

High-waisted jeans are the best for quite a few reasons. They hit you at your waist, which is typically the smallest area of your stomach and automatically makes your legs look taller. There's nothing better than a flattering pair of jeans. So make sure you invest in the best one and use it for the longest time.

Go monochromatic

A monochromatic outfit will help you create a cohesive look and you'll see people's eyes running up and down on you. Also, monochromatic outfits are very much in trend right now and there's hardly anything that can go wrong while creating such a look.

Choose micro prints over macro ones

If you're petite, tiny prints will make a surprisingly big statement. Micro prints make your body look in proportion which also helps in enhancing your height. Big prints will make you look wider and shorter. Hence, always try and look out for micro-printed tops and bottoms.

Always tuck in your shirt

Avoid oversized, baggy clothes if you wish to look taller. To create a sharper and taller look, invest in tailored cuts and tuck in your shirts, t-shirts and tops as much as possible. It creates a seamless line from top to bottom thus, creating an illusion of a few extra inches of height.