Both men and women can benefit from fashion tips for those that have long legs and short torsos. Keep in mind that this group is identified by having a hipline that starts above your bent elbow. If this is your body group then good news, there are styles that work to bring out the absolute best look for you!

To create a more balanced look, we suggest that you use one of our several fashion tricks that make the torso appear longer.

Tip #1: Wear clothes that bring more attention to your torso area while making the look of your legs fade. This can easily be done by using darker colors on the torso and much lighter shades on the legs.

Tip #2: Never tuck your shirts. By leaving your shirt untucked, you are erasing the hipline altogether and thus creating a naturally longer looking torso.

Tip #3: Avoid wearing shirts that stop at or above the hipline, and skirts that stop well above the knee. Both will only serve to highlight your short torso and your long legs.

Tip #4: Avoid wearing wide belts as these will make your torso look even shorter than it already is.

Tip $5: Lower the waistband on your pants whenever possible like those found on low-rise and hipster pants.

There are several wardrobe items that must be avoided at all costs. These includes

- tapered pants and skirts

- pin stripes

- any clothing with high waistbands

Bringing out the best look for your body type is easy if you follow a few simple rules that help you to avoid fashion disasters. Always remember to try and keep your torso looking longer and your legs looking shorter through the clothing and accessories you choose.

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