Boots for short legs- 5 surprising Secrets (wish I had known earlier!)
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Boots for short legs are a pain in the winter. They are hard to find AND hard to style. After years of trial and error, I finally figured out these hacks that REALLY work to elongate your legs and make them easy to style, whether it's tall boots or ankle boots.
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Wearing in this video:
Nude suede boots (similar)
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Black OTK boots (similar)
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Grey OTK boots (similar)
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Leather snakeskin bootie ($49.97)
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Red bootie ($45)
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I’ve always said the best part of being a short girl is that we get to date all the boys, both short and tall! 😋😍
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
Good point Stephanie!
@alldoneup
3 жыл бұрын
Lol! Amen to that!:D
@sb2017.
3 жыл бұрын
@@PetiteDressing I am 4’11’’. And its is very very heard to find boots. In heels i would technically be size 4 1/2 And in flats i am kid size 3😢😢
@quemcantaoconto3172
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah right, Im tall and date the kind of man that gives me good time and love . You know, no matter if he is tall or shorter than me. That kind of thinking only shows that you are very short-minded person.
@stephaniemcdonald1244
3 жыл бұрын
@@quemcantaoconto3172 lighten up, it’s a joke.
I’m 5’2” as well and I kept looking at the video thinking, “This is how I look in my boots?” 😲
@rsg4832
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the boots video. Also love the puffer coat and biker jacket. Would you mind putting a link please?
@barbaramay3539
3 жыл бұрын
Same..🤔👍
@lincolnhtschick
2 жыл бұрын
I’m 5’2” as well! It’s a beautiful thing 😍
Wow! First time I have ever heard a content creator saying give me a thumbs down if you don't like the video. Love this type of humbleness and simplicity! Also loved this video. I always thought I shouldn't wear boots since I am so short. I wore them regardless because I LOVE them. Thanks for the tips, well-deserved thumbs up :)
@PetiteDressing
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them, Andrea!!
You really explain things so well. Much appreciated. From one short person to another.
I don't care how cold it gets. I will never own a pair of Uggs.
@diannesironic5025
3 жыл бұрын
Here in Aus Uggs those Uggs are slippers for around the house, not a shoe
@SuperTurboAE111
3 жыл бұрын
@@diannesironic5025 Thank you! Uggs is not for outdoor!
@nancydegrassi5151
3 жыл бұрын
I live in WI and I got my first pair of Uggs this year. I don’t wear them to “go out”. But, they’re black with sequins and I wear them to Walmart, when I had surgery and to walk around the block with my kid. I love the warm and comfort of them. I have seen Sorels as a chic alternative and I’m thinking about searching for a pair of them.
@kerlygerl
3 жыл бұрын
@@nancydegrassi5151 Yes, the Sorel brand looks good.
@GeminieCricket
3 жыл бұрын
Wear your pants over the shoe.
Ty so much for this video. I'm 4'11 and I never thought I could wear otk boots.
The snow boots (Sorel?) are purely functional: for snow. Sometimes function>style. It's more important in snow to protect your pants from getting wet than it is to worry about short looking legs! I love your videos🧡
😂 I'm 4'11. I appreciate this video.
@poojarana8382
3 жыл бұрын
Oh My God! I can't tell you how happy I am right now, finally I found someone who's 4'11 like me other wise all are like I'm 5'2, 5'4
@poojarana8382
3 жыл бұрын
And it makes me feel like "atleast you're above 5'2 girl" 🙄 😂
@The.Indian.Goddess
2 жыл бұрын
Am 4'11 too
At 5,2 in the Netherlands surrounded by the tallest people in the world I sometimes find it difficult just to find many of the items you mention. Here they often don’t make for my size because there’s almost no demand. Knowing what to look for is so valuable because much of it needs to be ordered from overseas. Thank you for your channel
@v.ang.4803
2 жыл бұрын
As a short person in the Netherlands I feel your pain. But you can shop from other EU countries. Now I shop a lot on Vinted and get things from France and Italy often.
I found a GREAT pair of boots for petites! If you want a black leather knee high pair, the Melanie boots from Naturalizer are great! They have a feminine, elongating pointed toe, a short heel (tall enough to give about an inch of height but still short enough to have ease of walking), and they hit right below the knee. Took me forever to find just the right boots, hence my excitement lol. Hope this helps someone. Sincerely, Your 4’11” fellow petite ❣️
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you find the right pair! It’s always a struggle! Naturalizer is a great brand for comfortable shoes- thanks for sharing with us!
@catherinelindsay8368
2 жыл бұрын
Love my Naturalizer Melanie’s! I wear them with black tights with my dresses & skirts all fall & winter!
Snow boots are for function. Nothing elegant about shoveling snow ❄️🤣🤦🏼♀️
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
Very true!
Love your light tan long boots . So agree keep it simple . I’m also 5ft 2 . Anything too chunky , too fussy , too busy will make us look shorter . I never wear 3/4 length boots 😊
So informative and helpful! Thank you so much. I've been shopping for boots but was confused as to what the ones to get that would best flatter me and your video just came at the perfect time! 💗
This was a really helpful video! The info on over the knee boots was especially great. Also, the hidden platform was something I didn’t know, thanks!
The struggle is real. I need a wide width in the foot, a wide width in the calf, and I'm just under 5' tall. Shopping for knee high boots is like looking for a unicorn
@quiltsewforfun53
2 жыл бұрын
I am just under 5’ as well. This video really give me some ammunition when buying boots! Petite is “neat”.
@The.Indian.Goddess
2 жыл бұрын
Same wide ankles here ...dont want to waste the slouch knee boots will find a way to make them work
It really helps the silhouette because your puffer coat is fitted at the waist, not boxy and oversized.
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
Very true!
Hahahaha! The beginning is hilarious! You are helping me so much to improve my love/hate relationship with fashion as a petite. Thank you so much!
@PetiteDressing
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
I’m also 5’2 and I can certainly identify with this! Thanks!
influencers are not those ,who are showing what's best in them. Real influencers are those who are showing whats not good in them , how to embrace and make it beautiful . You are one of the..I am petite and I love your channel so much 💓
@PetiteDressing
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Thank you for this! I have shorter legs and a normal torso. So I'm always trying to find ways of elongating my legs and looking more proportionate. Great, great info here.
@stin_irch
2 жыл бұрын
Same here 🤚
This is a great video! I'm only 5'0" and the tips are excellent for me. A recommendation I have for women who have very slim calves, is to take the boots to a shoe cobbler to have the shaft taken in so that the boots fit thin calves better. It can cost about $30-$40 per pair but the boots look so much better so it's worth it to me.
@PetiteDressing
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!! Glad you liked my video, Tobi-Velicia!
I agree! I am short but found that over the knee boots are actually elongating. I have 2 pair and yes, easy to wear! Also, I didn’t see where you got those tan over the knee boots that had all the cute embellishments. I love those! Great video!
Wonderful tips that I am grateful for! During the winter, I can’t wear boots with heals because of the ice and slush. The first boot you showed that is bulky is what I need to wear in our winter weather. 💋
@mouse9727
Жыл бұрын
Same. I haven’t seen a pair of fashion boots that can be worn in-40 degree weather with ice and several feet of snow, so function over style wins in winter
I'm a dress gal too and yes, some types of boots look ridiculous with my dresses. Lol. Great advice and tips! Thank you!
Like, even though your legs are short, you're totally awesome. You go, girl!
Great tips that never occurred to me before, you are the best petite stylist around, Chi! My legs aren’t very short, but I definitely don’t want them to look any shorter! After two years of looking, I just found a pair of nude suede knee-high boots in my really-common size, 7.5. I’m actually a 6.5, but I order up on most footwear because of wide toes.
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
Love your vidéos! Very informative and you explained it very well, Thank you❤
you have a great sense of humor and great style-thanks
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jane!
I couldnt be convinced to like uggs. When i was in hs they were popular with those juicy sets. It was an ugly time in fashion
@Blondie2.0
3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣ugly time in fashion 🤣🥰
@she_likes_her_style
3 жыл бұрын
ugly uggs, never got them and they make people walk dragging their feet from what I've seen of wearers..
@RevelationArtist
3 жыл бұрын
I got a pair as a gift, but I will only wear them in my house. I must admit, they are super comfy. But so ugly. Maybe that’s why they’re called Ugg’s! 😄
OMG I’ve always avoided OTK boots because I have short legs. But after seeing you wearing them with the proper attire I am going to get a pair! Thank you for this video!
Nice thanks always wanted to wear otk books but always thought since im short i couldn't pull it of. You've changed my way of thinking and its shopping time for me 😍😍
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
thank you so much for this lesson on boots. i have wanted to wear tall boots all my life and you have made it clear how to do it! shopping time!
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
This was very helpful thank you. And you have a beautiful wardrobe ! 😊
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
The red boots for winter style is so cute. 💗
So I have been wearing the wrong boots my whole life? I need to go boot shopping.
Yay for skirts and dresses! I have plenty of trousers, but I just don’t reach for them as often, skirts are so much more comfortable.
Thigh high boots, I just bought a brand new pair from Torrid, I'm so glad that they are perfect for my 5'4" frame. Last year I bough some knee high boots and I have some ankle boots as well. Slowly but sure I'm rounding out my shoe collection.
Thank you for the tips, and I LOVED your clothing and shoe selection!!! 👌👏👏♥️
Appreciate your effort in putting on and taking off your boots numerous times, and pair them with outfits that would look better with long and short boots, and the colour of pants that make a difference with the colour of the boots. 👍 for your video!
Thank you so much for this video.. Heading to online shopping 😀
i am 4’11 and i really like watching your channel. all your tips are so useful. i follow most of them . except for uggs . i love them . they keep my feet warm and toasty in the winter ❄️💙.great video 😊thanks
At the end if the day think you look really good in all the boots. Great video downloaded to enjoy watching over many times thankyou
I ended up with a pair of Ugg style boots as a practical joke/dare but don't wear them as I live in Florida. This video is so helpful and descriptive. I shy away from platform and wedge styles, but I didn't realize the reason! Thank you!
@PetiteDressing
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
This is the advice I was looking for! Thank you!!!!
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you find it helpful Cristy!
Great video! Thanks for your help
Great tips. Your videos are enjoyable.
You’re adorable and you have such great fashion / proportion insights! Thank you
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Hooray! I’ve just now found you! I’m 5’2” and appear to be the same shape as you. I’m super excited to view all your videos and get educated on how to dress my short legs/body. Keep the vids coming! You’re so beautiful!!!
@PetiteDressing
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
I appreciate this video. You're very stylish. I love all the outfits showcased. Thank you so much.
I'm 5ft with short legs and arms and a 34dd bust. Finding the "right" clothes that look good is a nightmare. You explain fashion so well and you are actually short too!! I'm really enjoying your videos - I like how you have styled these long boots. I never thought long boots were a good choice for me but I might give them a whirl!
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful Kimberley!
Okay first of all, I immediately subscribed as soon as I saw the title! Thank you for this petite people channel! 😤😭🥺 Second of all you are so cute even if you're not trying! You genuinely seem like a fun person!☺️ 3rd, Those over the knee boots look the best! I think it's just my bias toward slim line shoes but they really look great!🧐
@PetiteDressing
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
Thank you for the tips. They're super helpful. Do you have any tips for rain boots? I would love so see a video of outfits with rain boots, specially for work. Tx!
Such an useful information here. Thank you.
I love your channel. So happy to find your channel!
You are so sweet 😍 Super tipps, thank you!! Much love from switzerland 😘
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I love all your style tips. It really transformed my dress style. Thank you for all your tips. Just a question: how do I style a royal blue ankle boot, please? It seems that everything I style it with, makes my legs look cut off. Hugz xoxo
The problem for me is my hands and feet get too cold , in winter. Meaning , I cannot wear boots in the cold unless they are the thick clunky kind she showed as the kind not to wear. So I need to go shopping... and find pants that match better... P.S. I just subscribed. Because she showed more in this video than a lot of other youtubers I watched in the past when it comes to fashion. So she reccomends skirts... I never wore skirts because they were either way too short or ,(like most cases) were way too long.
Hi! Thank you. You're adorable. Im 5 foot 2 and have short legs too. Great explanation.
I love boots they are more versatile than shoes in Autumn and Winter
Thank you for this! I always struggle with boots end up getting upset because I feel they make my legs look fat lol. I have muscular legs not fat. Now I know what to look for in boots! 😄😄
I love your boots & would love if you could share at least on upcoming videos where to get your outfits , you have great style!
This is brilliant.
Omg thank you thank you soooooooo much. Im not even 5' tgese videos make soooo much sense now. I've been struggling all my life with styling. 😢😢😢😢
Thanks for the handy tips! Keep the Uggs for home-only or as slippers :)
Your videos have been so helpful wish I knew this stuff
@PetiteDressing
2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
Great video! Thank you🤗
Great tips, thank you! I instinctively went for hidden platforms btw ^_^
Thanks for this video 🥰
Very helpfull information. Thanks for sharing.
I am 5'1 and always stayed away from over the knee boots. Now I will give them a try. 😊
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
Thanks for all these styles
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you find them helpful Roseline.
I love the idea of over the knee with skirts🥰
I love 💕 the dark wash jeans with the black uggs. It looks good.
Thank you for the great information. I too am short, your height and question the right type of boots. Thank you again for showing me this great information. I look forward to learning more from you.
@PetiteDressing
2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome, Sandy! Glad it was helpful!
I had laid out my clothes for this evening but after watching this video I had to go back and exchange my black booties for cream. My top is cream and my skinny jeans are a light wash. You’re the best!
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you could use the tip right away Peggy!
Thank you so much! Its so helpful!
@PetiteDressing
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Every year I say I'm not wearing UGGs all Winter! And every year I wear them 80% of the time... At 5'2 & 53 yrs old I struggle with wanting comfort with style ❣️
Great style advise. Thank you! 😀
@PetiteDressing
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! ❤️
I will never join the Uggs club!!! Chi, thank you for another fab video!!💗
Oh, that gray wool skirt with the lace is awesome!!!
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kathy- I've had that for like 10 years!
I feel ya girl, I’m in the same boat.
u look so good with the ott boots!!! really amazing!
@PetiteDressing
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! 💗💗
Here in Australia, Uggs are only worn at home, theyre not supposed to be worn when youre out and about 😁 it looks cheap when u do
@PetiteDressing
2 жыл бұрын
Uggs are super popular in the US and worn everywhere...
@kimberlyreeves5492
2 жыл бұрын
I wish in the US, ppl would go back to wearing them inside. They are unflattering as are Crocs.
I love all your videos. I learn a lot of great tips for petite size and it’s very practical that I can use the tips everyday.
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you find them helpful Yen!
I like your tips. Being short can be fun if you know how to do.THANK YOU
@PetiteDressing
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
❤❤Love your videos!!
Loving your tips and personality in these videos! May I ask your Kibbe type?My calves are muscular and thick. So hard to get longer boots ON!!!
This is so helpful!!😃😉🙏💜
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
The color of the boots make a difference too. I like to match the color of boots with my tights or jeans. Color blocking does really help lengthen the legs.
@PetiteDressing
Жыл бұрын
That's true 😊
This is very helpful thanks! I'm guilty of making myself look shorter lol. Which ones are the gray over the knee and the beige booties?
Best video I’ve ever seen
Thank you! I am trying to decide what color OKB to get. Buying my first pair in black. Thanks for the expert advice!
@PetiteDressing
Жыл бұрын
you're welcome! Glad I could help ❤️
I enjoy watching your videos - so fun, entertaining, and knowledgeable. :-)
@PetiteDressing
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Brenda!
Lined leggings? Link please?! Thank you for this. I always to try to have ugg boots that match pants color. Glad I know I was doing it right.
Excellent, i was just looking on pinterest some outfits with boots😂
Great video, love the sweater dress
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Donna!
I'm 5'7", and still follow petite dressing rules. I'm curvaceous, that's why. Long legs, though.
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
These are really applicable to all height- glad you find them helpful!
Being short I never ever wear flat or bulky boots and if is snowy winter my wedge or square heel boots work best for me... I Love those camel boots you wear!
@PetiteDressing
3 жыл бұрын
That sounds like me! And thanks!
Thank you! You are 🙌🏻💕
Great video!
@PetiteDressing
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!