Long + Lean.

Confession: I’m 5’5 and pretty bitter about it. I’ve always wanted to be just a bit taller– from my high school days on the volleyball court to today when I watch models come down the catwalk, making anything look amazing on their tall frames. However, the road for short girls is paved with tricks to look longer and leaner. Take a pair of flared denim (which are in for fall in a major way) and a wedged sandal: instant legs for days. A simple tee with a longline vest layered over the top has an additional lengthening effect. (You may have spotted this look last week on my Instagram. Hello, Casual Friday!) Fun gold accessories in the form of a cool collar necklace and a cuff with coral accents gave this jeans-and-a-tee basic outfit a bit of oomph.

ashley from lsr, express flares, bb dakota white vest
Gap t-shirt // BB Dakota vest (on sale; more sizes here) // Express jeans // Victoria’s Secret shoes (similar on sale here) // BaubleBar necklace // Cuff c/o Kendra Scott // Cuff c/o Gorjana (similar here) // Ray-Ban sunglasses
ashley from lsr, express flares, bb dakota white vest
Gap t-shirt // BB Dakota vest (on sale; more sizes here) // Express jeans // Victoria’s Secret shoes (similar on sale here) // BaubleBar necklace // Cuff c/o Kendra Scott // Cuff c/o Gorjana (similar here) // Ray-Ban sunglasses
ashley from lsr, express flares, bb dakota white vest
Gap t-shirt // BB Dakota vest (on sale; more sizes here) // Express jeans // BaubleBar necklace // Cuff c/o Kendra Scott // Cuff c/o Gorjana (similar here) // H&M cage ring (similar here)
ashley from lsr, bb dakota white vest, baublebar collar necklace
Gap t-shirt // BB Dakota vest (on sale; more sizes here) // BaubleBar necklace // Cuff c/o Kendra Scott // Cuff c/o Gorjana (similar here) // Ray-Ban sunglasses
ashley from lsr, bb dakota white vest, baublebar collar necklace
Gap t-shirt // BB Dakota vest (on sale; more sizes here) // BaubleBar necklace // Cuff c/o Kendra Scott // Cuff c/o Gorjana (similar here)
ashley from lsr, express flares, bb dakota white vest
Gap t-shirt // BB Dakota vest (on sale; more sizes here) // Express jeans // Victoria’s Secret shoes (similar on sale here) // Cuff c/o Kendra Scott // Cuff c/o Gorjana (similar here)
ashley from lsr, express flares, bb dakota white vest
Gap t-shirt // BB Dakota vest (on sale; more sizes here) // Express jeans // Victoria’s Secret shoes (similar on sale here) // BaubleBar necklace // Cuff c/o Kendra Scott // Cuff c/o Gorjana (similar here) // Ray-Ban sunglasses
ashley from lsr, express flares, bb dakota white vest
Gap t-shirt // BB Dakota vest (on sale; more sizes here) // Express jeans // Victoria’s Secret shoes (similar on sale here) // BaubleBar necklace // Cuff c/o Kendra Scott // Cuff c/o Gorjana (similar here) // Ray-Ban sunglasses

Shop the look:

I’ll take all the lengthening I can get– another reason I’m pleasantly surprised flared denim is back with a vengeance. Pair those puppies with a pump or a wedge, and boom! Instant Tall Girl effect.

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174 Comments

  1. Loving these flares on you! It’s funny because being 5’7″ I always wished I was an inch or two shorter so I could wear 4″ and 5″ heels and not feel too tall! I always thought 5’5″ was the perfect height, not too tall and not too short. I guess we all want what we don’t have. Love the jeans with the wedges and white vest.
    Rachael
    http://www.threadsforthomasblog.com

  2. As a 5’3 girl, I more than feel your pain of wanting to look taller! I really love flared jeans because of the hiding platform shoes factor! Love the long-lean silhouette here!

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