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Hello, I am a short person and having issues with how I should dress/what looks good on me. I am wondering if there is anyone around Brandon who can help me out, just some tips. I love clothes but don’t know how to pick out the right things some times. I have never posted on here before and not sure if this is the right place to do it!

I too am fashion challenged. Sorry no help. Lol. I dress in jeans and T’s. I see other moms in nice clothes and wish I had had some fashion sense.

The heck with fashion, wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. By the time so called fashion hits the stores it is already old hat. You will save money as well.

That’s fine except for there are some occasions I shouldn’t look like a slob! Ha ha. My day job allows me this comfort but when going out in public in the evenings and out with friends or on a date night it would be nice if I didn’t look like I was out working in the barn!

Try Cleo's at the Shoppers Mall. I have found they are very helpful in putting outfits together as I struggle to determine what looks good together. If you sign up for their text messaging they have really good specials for members.

To the person who was saying “the heck with fashion, wears what your comfortable in” shame on you! Clearly you don’t care about your appearance that you present to other people but some women and men (not to discriminate) do actually want to look presentable when seen in public. It’s not only that. We wear clothes every day all day, it’s a form of self expression. It’s also about confidence - people that dress well show more confidence and are more likely to succeed in life. I’m not saying everyone has to be dressed in a suit or a fancy dress to achieve this - you can still look like a million dollars with the right outfit and accessories at an affordable cost. Not to mention not everyone can wake up, throw a pair of lulus on and call it a day. A lot of us need to look good for work, want to look good for events, friends, family but more importantly for themselves because it feels good when you walk past a mirror and think “damn I look good” The ones seeking help on here, I applaud you - it’s not always easy to do so. But how else do we learn other to ask and hope someone comes to assist. Ignore the negitivity: stay positive and remember the size on the tag is only there for a guide - it doesn’t really make a difference. If the medium doesn’t fit right - go up or go down depending on what the issue is - don’t fret about what the tag says

your comment: It’s also about confidence - people that dress well show more confidence and are more likely to succeed in life.  
 
What a croc! Clothes do not make people confident and if they need clothes to make them feel confident, they are pretty shallow.  
 
If that is the case, that person needs some sort of help to feel confident about themselves, clothes do not make a person.  
 
Edited by Brenda..., 2019-03-22 17:59:59

Jen nz, I can help. I just helped my sister with her wardrobe for a new job. I am good at assessing and brutally honest. Plus I can work with pretty much any budget. But you must have about 4 hrs of time and a whole kickstart wardrobe at minimum will be about $200 for clothes. (Yes, that is a lot of second hand clothes prices.) And if you are in the wrong size bra then you must be prepared for getting a new one and a good one.  
No, I don't charge for helping people. It is fun and I like to see people feel good about themselves. And I will not try to make you into somebody you are not.

If you really think that dressing well means you have more confidence then fine, personally I feel better when I am in comfortable clothes, whether they are casual or for working. When I was obliged by my employers to wear a suit, pressed shirt and tie for working it was not comfortable and I felt very self conscious.  
I am sure a lot of folks feel awkward in unfamiliar clothes whatever the style and irrespective of the cost, in a $100 pair of jeans would I really want to roll around on the grass playing with the grand-kids?  
Enjoy your stylish clothes while the rest of us enjoy life.

Clothes may not make a person but it sure as hell helps!

Have to agree with the comments that don’t push the idea that success or confidence comes of a rack. Likely I was born with “attitude”, and it hasn’t changed. Always was disturbed by people who make the comment that I sure clean up nice, or you should get a job where you wear a suit everyday, because you look good in a suit, if I had to live that way it wouldn’t be long until I lost the twinkle in my eyes and the smile on my face, which is far more important to me, and to those who know me.  
Confidence, and the way you carry yourself, comes from the inside, or that’s my experience.

Well this topic went way out to left field, their not looking for your opinion guys.  
 
You shouldn’t shy away from clothes from Walmart or even value village. Small story but there is one flamboyant and hilarious fella that works or worked at value village and helped me find fancier clothes for my sisters graduation I love the clothes and still wear them every chance I get, I wish I got his name but really I’d trust just about everyone else but myself with fashion hahaha! If you need a second pair of eyes the employees are there to help or at least tell you what you wanna hear! Haha  
 
Edited by prairieboi, 2019-03-22 18:34:52

They also carry petites. Plenty of different styles.

I am somewhat fashion challenged myself but the thing to do I have learned is to accentuate your best features to take the eyes away from your flaws.  
 
Ex. If you have big boobs but chicken legs, wear something with a bright  
Attraction at the neckline.  
 
And wear clothes that fit properly. Too big looks sloppy and hides nothing while too tight looks skanky and uncomfortable.  
 
Have fun shopping!

There are some other things that some people forget when trying to find the right outfit, hair color and a persons complexion also do play a part.  
There are some people out there that do have a good eye at matching up outfits to fit the person, and that was mentioned in one of the above comments.

Looking good is about looking good for your age, lifestyle, weight, colouring, size and comfort level.  
The OP never said anything about a suit or business attire. Where did people get this impression?  
What the OP said was wanting help for finding clothes that flatter and finding styles that work for the OP...both in looks and lifestyle. Does no good to be given high maintenance fashion advice if you only have 5-10 minutes to get ready for the day. (I don't actually know anyone with more than 10 minutes to get ready in a day.)  
And comfortable doesn't automatically mean ugly. Spicing things up can be as easy as a cute jacket, cool earrings and a trademark bracelet added to your favorite t-shirt and jeans. Plus maybe switching out one pair of shoes for another.  
Looking good might just be that you are wearing the wrong size or need a different cut jean. Or just accessorizing. Maybe it is just doing something different with your hair.  
Goodness knows my daughter does a 1 minute updo with her hair and everybody asks her what the special occassion is.  
I can throw on a comfortable and pretty tank with a cute jacket and people think I am off on a date after work because I am "dressed up". So how is looking good a problem or a huge time commitment? Or that if you look good then you must be insecure?  
It still takes the same amount of time to throw on a top, jeans and shoes. Looking good, okay or crappy is more of a matter of what top and what jeans. Knocking it out of the ballpark is easy. A few accessories or a simple hairstlye that works for you and you are done.  
Make-up is optional. I have sensitive skin so mine is seldom more than mascara and lip gloss. I can do full face and do so on occassion. But that doesn't fit with my lifestyle. I will not commit more than 10 minutes to getting ready daily (not counting hygiene time, just getting dressed, hair and make-up).  
Practical, comfortable and makes YOU feel good are what matter.

Key to dressing for women of a smaller stature. Your colouring, and body shape is key to what you wear. Neutrals, be it brown/taupe or black/ grey/white etc. Make you look taller if you dress in the same colour scheme. A neutral top and pants with a print sweater ( same tone) adds height. Your eyes deceive, and your body is a long continuous line in monochrome compared to a light top and dark pants which cut the visual off at your waist.

If I have a chance to put on nice clothes I will do it every time. Going to work day in and day out in casual clothes which a lot of us do for most of our working lives is ok but it’s nice to show the public that once in awhile you can look really nice. There are those that just don’t care what they look like (ie grey baggy sweat pants or pyjama pants to go to the mall) have some pride for crying out loud. You don’t have to break the bank to look nice just look in the clothing store flyers and the outfits are already matched for you. Even if you go out one night a month at least look like you care. You have the rest of your life to look otherwise.

Looking taller is more than just monochromatic. But I didn't get the impression from the OP that looking taller was the issue. Problem with being short is the fit of things. I am average height but short in the body. Stuff doesn't fit right...unless you find the cut that works for you.  
Low rise jeans go right to my waist. High waisted pants tickle my armpits. I hate the huge gap at the back of pants too. So I discovered what cuts work for me and why.  
When I went with my sister to get her work attire I remember she was adamant she didn't want a certain pair of pants from Walmart. I told her to try them on because I wanted her to see how it changed her waist line with the top she was wearing. Sure enough, she bought them.  
Oh, for her $200, she got 2 new pairs of name brand shoes, 2 pairs of pants, and I think it was 10 shirts plus a cool work appropriate hat and a brand new leather purse (old one didn't work for what she needed anymore). And everything could be mixed and matched and worked with the few pieces of clothing she already had.  
All done in less than 4 hrs too. Of course, as she is my sister I already knew what she had in her wardrobe.  
Yes, I know 10 shirts sounds like a lot, but there are 2 that can be thrown with pants or a skirt for formal occassions. The other 8 range from hot weather to cold. Pretty much all seasons and work events/requirements covered.  
My own personal wardrobe of what I wear is way smaller.

You all are forgetting that by saying the clothes people dress builds confidence and confidence means succeeding - your also forgetting that I said clothes are a form of self expression. And it’s self expression that makes us feel good. “Well dressed” is just the form of what you want it to be. Don’t get me wrong I feel good being in yoga pants and a sports bra on occasion I don’t care but when it comes to dressing nice in an upscale way, some people need help to build that confidence! So bite me people. If your stuck in a rite and hate people that dress better that choose to dress better than I think your the ones that need the help

I like to look online a lot! You can get some great ideas on there !! Winners has great clothes, the ladies there would be helpfu! I love fashion, and how you look makes you feel great!!!