I’m 5’2″, and This Is What I’m Buying for Fall

I don’t know about you, but I’ve always
found dressing for my relatively petite stature to be quite
easy. Sure, I have to hit up the tailor more than some others,
and I don’t particularly benefit from wearing flats on the
regular, but, for as long as I can remember, it’s been pretty
clear to me how to shop effectively and dress stylishly and for my
height. So much so that oftentimes, people are actually surprised
to hear that I’m only 5’2”.

However, if you haven’t found it to be as simple, there’s no
need to worry—because you have me! Lucky for you, not only do I
get paid
to share my style tips and shopping advice (thank you, Who
What Wear), but I also love doing it, so today’s roundup goes out
to all my fellow short girls out there. To read about and shop the
eight flattering essentials I’ll be adding to my cart this
season, just keep scrolling.

Since sweaters tend to look a bit too long on me, I always
consider whether or not it can be tucked in before buying. If it’s
too bulky or way too long, I’ve found that it doesn’t sit as nicely
with my skirts and jeans, thus cutting off and shortening my
legs.

I’ve already
talked about this denim overhaul situation at length—get
it?–but the gist of it is that since cropped jeans are dying, my
new flattering go-to is a slightly long jean that sits right atop
your foot.

Any heel height will do since my general rule of thumb is to
simply avoid shoes that are completely flat. Because I wear boots
almost every day or night in fall, I look for heeled pairs that are
still comfortable and feel casual so that I have a little extra
height without looking too dressed up.

Long coats worn open create a flattering line down the whole
front of the body that gives the illusion of more height. They also
happen to be extremely chic, so it’s really a win all around.

This is as much a fashion choice as it is a flattering one
because cardigans are one of my favorite fall trends, and when
you’re on the shorter side, they just look better cropped. I plan
to wear them as tops with high-waisted jeans all season long.

I love pairing miniskirts with sweaters in the fall and have
always fount it to be a great look for petite girls, especially
because the short hemline lengthens your legs.

Back to my comment about always wearing a slight heel… Aside
from boots, my other go-to is a kitten-heeled mule. Not only are
they comfortable, but they strike the perfect balance
between chill and polished, so I feel like I can wear them
anywhere and be appropriately dressed.

Last, but certainly not least, the waist-accentuating belted
blazer is a must-have for women of all body types—trust me. Wear
them layered over turtlenecks and sweaters or alone as sort of a
going-out top and you’ll never look back.