For the shorter individual, even a 1/2" increase in their height will do miracles for their confidence and the way they carry themselves. Girls can simply put on heels but what happens when the heels come off or you feel like wearing more comfortable running shoes? Besides nutrition, exercise, fashion, and various other elements, there are many little tips to look taller. Some are illusions but some are long-term adjustments you can implement immediately to appear taller than your 5' 0" frame will allow you.
1) Maintaining good posture
Good posture can not be underrated and is among the most important tips to looking taller. This is among the major reasons movie stars like Tom Cruise or Sylvester Stallone looks way taller than they really are. Not only does good posture make you look taller, but by standing up straight and tall, you exude a self-confidence and aura that makes you appear bigger unconsciously to people that are observing you.
If you don't know what precisely good posture is, think of military bearing: back straight, chest out, shoulders back, and head up. Try walking down the street and interacting with various people with this military posture. You will see that people react to you in a different way and even get out of your way!
Because it communicates CONFIDENCE, keeping good posture is something that everybody must do regardless of stature. Self-confidence is among the greatest aspects in how other individuals judge and treat you. Therefore, this should be a priority for not only short individuals but everyone in general.
2) Body style
If they're the exact same length, a rectangle will always look longer than a square and a cylinder will always look longer than a sphere. This is an illusion that can be perfectly translated into how tall you look. You need to watch out for that depth/width to length ratio. The longer you are compared to how wide you are will always make you look taller.
Yes, this means to stay fit and trim at all times. It's a fact, the fatter you are, the shorter you look. And if you're short to start with, adding bulk will just make you look that much shorter. Being fit and trim is a no-brainer that everyone, regardless of height or body style, must pursue. Not only will this make you look good and grant you physical health, confidence, and energy, but it will give you the added benefit of making you look taller.
3) Hairstyle
As a general guideline, shorter hair is ideal for shorter people. This is because you should expose as much skin as possible. If you expose your forehead, that is 3 more inches of skin and as a result 3 additional inches of illusory height. Likewise, your neck plays an essential part in how tall you look.
So regardless of just what kind of hairstyle you have, always expose your forehead and neck for maximum body length.
Despite how tall you are or what kind of body style you have, the way you carry yourself ultimately establishes how individuals perceive you. You will seem larger than life and TALLER if you carry yourself with confidence and enthusiasm. On the other hand, if you slouch and appear depressed and insecure you're in essence projecting a smaller version of yourself.
