How To Dress Petite Over 60: Monochromatic Styling Tips

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Fit Guide. I am 5', 105 pounds, 34,-25-33, and usually wear XS -S tops and XS bottoms.

Monochromatic dressing, wearing the same or similar colors from head to toe, for petite women works because it creates a constant, unbroken vertical line without any breaks making you appear slimmer and taller. Monochromatic is one of the easiest styling tips for petite women since there is no matching involved, other than shoes and accessories. It is the easiest way to elevate your overall appearance without putting much effort into it!

Monochromatic dressing can be compared to architectural pillars that date back to 2600 BCE. These tall streamlined pillars were made to portray strength and proportion, which is what monochromatic dressing does for petite women! Now, who wants to appear strong and proportionate? Yes! I, do!

When you pair monochromatic with a few other styling tips, you get a better impact of strength and proportion. Let's dive into some other styling tips to get that streamlined, elongated appearance petite women over 60 are seeking to portray elegance and grace!

Colors Don't Have To Be The Exact Same Shade

Wear two different shades (ex light cream or white top and light tan bottoms). Wearing two shades add visual depth without the break in the vertical line.

J Crew Vest(XS) J Crew Shorts (XXS). Both fit True To Size, but size up in shorts for a baggier fit.

J Crew Vest(XS) Quince Ankle Pants (XS) I bought Regular to full length pants. (Both fit true to size.)

Gap Knit Crop Tank Quince 5" Linen Shorts Amazon Lululemon Bodybag

J Crew Linen 4" Shorts (XXS)-True To Size Related: White Blouse (XS). Edited Pieces Reversible Belt

Amazon Golf Pants (XS- TTS) & Body Suit (Medium-runs small), Sneakers

J Crew Vest(XS) Quince Ankle Pants (XS) I bought Regular for full length pants. (Both fit true to size.)

Emphasize the Waist

Emphasize the waist with a belt, particularly of the same or similar color of clothing. When you pair monochromatic dressing with a crop top or shirt tucked in, you are following the 1/3-2/3 rule to balance and proportion by making a breaking point at the top 1/3 that tricks the eye into moving up and down instead of cutting the body in half when their is a sharp contrast at 1/2 of the body. It also accentuates the waistline.

Gap Crop (XS) True To Size. Gap Ankle Linen Pants runs big (Regular length for full length) Amazon Michael Kors Val Wedge Sandals

Gap Crop (XS) True To Size. Gap Ankle Linen Pants  runs big (Regular length for full length) Amazon Michael Kors Val Wedge Sandals

Ann Taylor Petite Midi Dress (2P) True To Size Amazon Shoes

Amazon 2 Piece Crochet Cover-Up (S) True to Size

Amazon Black Midi Dress (S)-Runs Small

Amazon Black Midi Dress (S)-Runs Small

Minkpink Crop (XS)-True To Size. Minkpink Mini Skirt (XS) True to Size

Gap Linen Crop Top Gap Linen 4" Shorts Great monochromatic linen crop short set. For further elongation of a petite body, pair with Belinda Sneakers when hiking or a neutral sandal when appropriate.

Use Different Textures

Create interest and make your look interesting by using different textures (chunky sweater with smooth pants, silk top with cream jeans, etc). I am looking forward to adding different textures to some of these summer outfits for fall (a cropped tweed jacket or cashmere sweater with a touch of silk underneath peeking out.

Create Sleek Shoe Lines

Wear neutrals, nude, or gold/bronze colored shoes that are similar to your skin tone to keep the eye moving for further elongation of your petite outfit.

Shop Neutral and Gold Shoes on Amazon

Swimwear

If you are looking for elongating swimwear, choose a solid color one piece suit with a v-neck, or scoop neck. A racer back will add height to your back, and moderate to high leg openings will elongate your legs.

Amazon Zip Swimsuit

Bonus Streamlining & Elongating Tactics

Other tactics that add height to a petite body paired with your monochromatic outfit are: add a pop of a lip color, a colorful scarf, a small colorful handbag, or a v-neck or scoop neck top.

With a a few styling tips, you can elevate your petite attire in no time and on a low budget, so you can portray strength and proportion along with elegance!

What is your favorite monochromatic outfit?

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