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For the man or woman who wants to appear taller, there are a few things that help and a few that actually hurt. Knowing the best practices and avoiding the pitfalls will help you increase your apparent stature safely and discreetly.

First, the pitfalls: wearing horizontal stripes or large patterns on your clothes doesn’t flatter your height. The same goes for baggy clothing or sharply different colors on top and on the bottom. Finally, stay away from short sleeve shirts and shorts/cutoffs. The less you call attention to your limbs and proportions, the better.

For men, looking taller can start at the top: try spiking up your hairstyle. Match the color and tone of your clothing, so you create one solid line in the eyes of those who see you. Go for cropped jacket styles, narrower cuffs and make sure your jacket sleeve length shows less shirt cuff.

Women can shorten skirt length, wear high heels, wear open-toed shoes and sandals and the like. Short hair and wearing longer hair pulled back (ponytail, bun, etc.) will keep women from ‘drowning’ in their hair. Avoid shoes with ankle straps, shoe colors that contrast with either a skirt or slacks and low rise jeans, all of which can shorten the look of your legs.

Both men and women can benefit from sitting and standing up straight. Staying slim and fit helps, too, as you won’t be calling attention to your stature as much as you might if you’re heavier than you need to be.

Finally, both men and women can wear shoes that increase height discreetly. Avoid cheap ‘lift shoes’ that don’t match your wardrobe. Well made shoes with modern lift technology can do more for your apparent height than just about anything else. You’ll find a wealth of such shoes, boots, sneakers and more right here.