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YAEL STEREN

Personal Stylist NYC with an Eye for Detail

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Style Tricks to Instantly Look Taller and Thinner

January 17, 2017

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Repeat after me: high-waisted jeans/pants are my friend and I will (almost) always tuck in my top. Follow those two rules and I PROMISE you will look taller and thinner!
 
I know, I know, you’re thinking no way. I can’t do high-waisted jeans or why would I ever tuck in my blouse. TRUST ME I’ve heard every excuse in the book from the clients I work with. But every single client has changed her viewpoint after I demonstrate what a huge difference these two styling hacks make!
 
So why do these styling tricks work? Visual breaks (see this post if you need a refresher on visual breaks). By wearing high-waisted jeans you give the appearance of longer legs because the visual break happens at a higher point (your waist).
 
Of course, in order for this trick to work you MUST tuck in your top! Tucking in your top has the added benefit of making you appear thinner because the eye goes to your waist (the thinnest part of your body) and not your thighs. I almost always tuck in my top. If I’m wearing a bulkier top, like a sweater I will do a “cheat-tuck,” which is basically a modified tuck (example of the “cheat-tuck”). If you’re going to wear a sweater and not tuck it in, then make sure it is long enough to go past your thighs!
 
If you want to look as tall and thin as possible then for the finishing touch throw on a pair of nude heels (here’s why).
 
So are you going to give these tips a try?! Let me know in the comments below and of course feel free to ask me any questions you have as well!
 
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{Top: Sea | Jeans: Isabel Marant Etoile (also available here and here) | Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Sunglasses: Rayban | Ring: David Yurman | Watch: Cartier | Lipstick: Stila (shade Jolie) | Nailpolish: OPI (shade Black Onyx)}

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Comments

  1. Style Link Miami

    January 20, 2017 at 8:31 pm

    These tips and tricks are essential! If you ever need some inspiration check out our blog

    Shaundrick
    http://WWW.STYLELINKMIAMI.COM

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    • yael steren

      January 21, 2017 at 9:13 am

      Thanks so much! xx yael

      Reply
  2. JIll

    January 17, 2017 at 6:49 pm

    Great tips! Although I do not need to appear any taller. hihi

    Jill
    Jill D Blog

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    • yael steren

      January 17, 2017 at 7:07 pm

      Lucky you!! I wish I was naturally taller! Glad you found the tips helpful! xx yael

      Reply
  3. Emmahlyn

    January 17, 2017 at 6:25 pm

    These tips are perfect and so true! I’ll definitely need to incorporate more high waisted styles in my wardrobe. Have a great week!

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    • yael steren

      January 17, 2017 at 6:39 pm

      Thanks so much!! So glad you like the tips and trust me you won’t be disappointed. High-waisted is the way to go!! Have a wonderful week also! xx yael

      Reply

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