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Why do I have short legs and long torso?
It’s completely normal:) Long torso and short legs actually is a quite common body type. Although women with any body type could have long torso, it seems among the pear shaped women, this seems to be especially more common. As you can see, having a longer torso and shorter legs could be women of any height.
Can long torso wear high waisted jeans?
High-waisted shorts, trousers, jeans, and swimsuit bottoms will be your long torso’s BFF. Since the style naturally sits higher up on your waist, it magically shrinks your torso in half.
How should I dress with a long torso?
10 Easy Style Tips to Elongate Your Leg Line
- Wear a Top That Floats Away From the Body.
- Embrace Ankle Boots and Low-Cut Shoes.
- Play With Illusions.
- Wear Dark Colors.
- Try a Pair of Heels.
- Pair a Crop Top With High-Waisted Bottoms.
- Embrace High-Waisted Skirts.
- Invest in High-Waisted Jeans.
Is it better to have a longer torso or longer legs?
Balanced give an impression of great proportions, however, it is not considered ideal because the legs can accidentally appear shorter than they are. Long legs & short torso is considered ideal because long legs are more appreciated than a long waist and they can make a person look taller than they are.
What to wear with short legs and long torso?
For your long torso short legs body type, you can wear a cropped top that covers your upper part and wear high rise jeans, which will cover the rest of your lower part “2/3” Also, you can wear a long shirt that covers 2/3 of your body with shorts that cover only 1/3 of your body.
How to camouflage a short torso?
A great way to camouflage a short torso is to wear your shirts untucked, allowing the top to drape past the waistband. Make sure to select pieces that are medium to long in length to keep your torso looking long.
How do I know if I have long legs or short legs?
If your torso is longer than 55\%, that means you have a long torso and short leg body type. And vice versa. If your torso is shorter than 52\% of your height (i.e. your legs are over 48\% of your height), then you are considered to have really long legs. Legs: 27 inches, 44\% of my height. That is how I know I have short legs and long torso body type.
How can I make my short legs look longer?
The effect is that it will shorten your long torso and make your short legs look longer. To make the most of this look, try wearing a belt to add more definition to your waist.