*Popular hat styles that add height and exude style: beanie, beret, fedora, Panama hat.

Embrace crop tops and V-necks

Regular crop tops are the perfect size for petites. They’re not too long, which can usually be an issue when you’re not shopping the petite section, and they work with all sorts of bottoms.

Notice how Hilary Duff chooses a smaller top and complementing colors to create one streamlined look. By picking a blouse with open shoulders and a low neckline, she highlights her neck and upper half. She also follows the one third, two thirds proportion (1/3 torso, 2/3 leg) to keep the focus on her face.

Wear monochromatic colors and form-fitting clothes

The rule of thumb for petite figures is to wear clothes that show off your figure, not hide it. If you’re going to wear an oversized piece, make sure it’s the only one in your outfit.

Oh, and despite what Anna Wintour says, all-black ensembles look great on everyone. Just make sure you don’t go overboard with the accessories!

Rock a shorter hemline

Zoe Kravitz, another member of the celebrity 5’2” club, knows that pairing a minidress with a longer rectangle coat is an easy fashion trick that looks good on everyone.

That’s because hemlines matter. For best results, shop for dresses and skirts that are cut really short (knee- or thigh-length) or long (to your ankle or lower). The proportions will look off otherwise, so avoid mid-calf hemlines if you can help it.

Wear low-cut vamps

For legs that go on for days, buy and wear low-cut vamp footwear (i.e., shoes that finish nearer to your toe and give the appearance of a longer lower half). While you can find low-cut vamp shoes in nearly every footwear category, the typical styles are ballet flats and pumps.

Also, take a note from Reese Witherspoon’s book and tuck in your shirts and blouses! Your tops should not extend beyond your hips.