Is a long torso a good thing?

Long torsos, like long boat hulls, are more buoyant and slice more easily through the water. Meanwhile, short legs can move much more quickly than long ones to propel the boat … er, body, forward. (Swimmers often have longer lower legs and shorter thighs so they can push more water per stroke.)

What does it mean if you have a long torso?

Having long torso implies your legs are relatively shorter than your torso. So, you could be a tall woman, but your legs are shorter than your peers who have a short torso and long leg body type.

How do I know if I have a longer torso?

In your birthday suit or bra and panties, take a look at your body in a full-length mirror. Does your torso seem to go on and on while your legs seem a bit short or are your legs long while your body seems a bit “scrunched” from your shoulders to your waist? If it’s the former, you have a long torso.

How long should my torso be for my height?

The frame height you need depends on torso length and expected loads.

Torso Length	Up to 30 lbs	Over 50 lbs
15-16”	24″	24 or 26″
17-19”	24 or 26″	26 or 28″
20”+	26″	28″

How can you tell if you have a long torso?

Distance from “last” rib to top of hip bone (iliac crest) is 4″ or greater

Length from knee to ankle is less than the length from knee to hip

Battle saddle bags (even when thin)

Generally maintains a “flat” lower tummy.

Tendency toward “bubble” butt (that seems to hang low)

How to dress if people have a long torso?

Lengthen the Legs. Since a long torso means shorter legs,the key to balancing your torso is to make your legs appear longer.

Try a Tunic. Longer length tops are very flattering to a long waist.

Show Some Flare.

Aim High.

Try a Crop Top.

Learn to Layer.

Know Where to Shop.

How can I make my short torso look longer?

Cobra Stretch. This yoga exercise targets mainly the muscles in the middle of the back.

Hanging. Of course you will need a Stand alone pull-up bar » » to perform this exercise.

Dry Swimming. Just a yoga mat or any other mat may be enough to perform this exercise especially if you are on a slippery surface.

Cat Stretch.

Toe touching.

How do you dress a long torso?

Dresses and Skirts. Some dress styles flatter women with short torsos such as garments with an empire waist, which hits just below the bust line and creates the illusion of a long midsection. Dresses with details around or above the bust, like shoulder epaulets or embroidery, draw the eye away from the torso and create balance.