Tall boots are HARD for short legs- these 5 tips changed my life (and will change yours too).

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  • čas přidán 26. 08. 2024

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  • @littlemom2070
    @littlemom2070 Před 2 lety +83

    Your videos are a cut above due to your thorough analysis, discerning eye, and elegant taste. As an older woman who is barely 5 foot tall, I have struggled my whole life and thanks to you, I have completely changed the way I look at clothing and shoes. You are saving me money and grief!You also have a delightful sense of humor!

    • @tanyaflynn4908
      @tanyaflynn4908 Před 2 lety +7

      Same here!!! 5'0!! (47 years young) The struggle is real! I'm elated I've found this channel and other women that understand. ❤💛

    • @godisholy7067
      @godisholy7067 Před 2 lety +2

      Yes she knows her stuff. 5’ 2” here. I appreciate this channel.

    • @PetiteDressing
      @PetiteDressing  Před 2 lety +3

      Glad you like them, Little Mom Pasadena!

    • @Jamie-em2jp
      @Jamie-em2jp Před 2 lety +1

      @@tanyaflynn4908 SO real! Im 48, and 5 feet, with a narrow calf.....It is so frustrating..LOL...

    • @tanyaflynn4908
      @tanyaflynn4908 Před 2 lety +2

      @@Jamie-em2jp ❤❤❤ we are in this together! Lol ❤❤❤

  • @Jamie-em2jp
    @Jamie-em2jp Před 2 lety +13

    The struggle is real! I go thru boot searches every year and it is so difficult! I am 5 feet, 103 pounds, and I have skinny calves and ankles...A 14 boot shaft works great for me, and the only pair I love that I have owned forever was from Aldo! Every year I cant seem to find a good replacement. They were 13.75 shaft, with 13.50 circumference. :)

    • @PetiteDressing
      @PetiteDressing  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for sharing, Jamie!!

    • @cassandra2553
      @cassandra2553 Před 2 lety

      Thanks for the tip, I am the same size as you. The struggle is real!!

    • @lemonlimsa
      @lemonlimsa Před rokem

      The struggle is real for sure. I didn't even imagine to be able to own pair of over the knee high boots or knee high boots before. I managed to find with bigger budget (over 130e) and days of research pair for this autumn. My struggle is that im short (165cm), plus size and have super wide calves (48cm). 😅 I still could find 100 % leather pair from a company from Germany. It was like made for my calves with exact measurement! The excitement when i tried them on first time and feeling of them fitting... ☺

  • @joval322
    @joval322 Před 2 lety +9

    Great tips and wish I had known these before figuring it out myself and wasting money on so many different boots ! Another tip I've found helpful is to use heel-only insoles to make my leg look a little longer and fit inside the boot better. Thank you for all your great content !

  • @gabrielleparis3532
    @gabrielleparis3532 Před 2 lety +2

    Love love love your videos, Chi. And especially loved your poncho video! Wow!🌹🌹🌹

  • @tamiewert808
    @tamiewert808 Před 2 lety +5

    Very good video Chi! You are lucky to have 13" calves! Mine are 14" and it's hard to find tall boots that work on me. Either too tight or way too loose if I go wide shaft!!!🤣

  • @pattycake8272
    @pattycake8272 Před 2 lety +5

    I need at least one more go to boot so I thank you for all your knowledge on these subjects. Since watching your videos I have learned so much.🤔🙂💝

  • @jackiec9285
    @jackiec9285 Před 2 lety +3

    I’m 5’1” so this is very good advice. Thank you 😊.

  • @juleschess2572
    @juleschess2572 Před 2 lety +7

    In clip 5:50, what boots are you wearing? I would like to purchase. They are light brown color. You have black leggings on and a sweater. Thank you!

  • @kellychung495
    @kellychung495 Před 2 lety +2

    Just in time for Black Friday! Thank you Chi :)

  • @fashionismypassiongirl660

    Great video! 😁👌🏻 💐❤️I totally follow these rules as well. I’m 5’4” but I always want to look taller. 😁

  • @federicamanfroi
    @federicamanfroi Před 2 lety +15

    I am 5.2 and i tried pointed toe shoes to elongate my legs, but the effect on me is absolutely terrible: my feet are a 39 EUR size (8.5 US), if i wear pointy toes they make my feet look sooooo long, they are totally wrong for me.
    So no, unfortunately these kind of shoes are not a good advice for EVERY petite person 😅

    • @Chromavoma
      @Chromavoma Před 2 lety +3

      story of my life

    • @Jamie-em2jp
      @Jamie-em2jp Před 2 lety

      @@Chromavoma Hard for me too! AS I am 5 feet, thin and petite, but my feet are 7 1/2.

    • @lapetitepoire5
      @lapetitepoire5 Před 2 lety

      I like pointed toe boots because they make my feet look bigger and longer. I'm a 36 EUR size. So I can see how that might be the opposite with a bigger shoe size.

    • @breeser8646
      @breeser8646 Před 2 lety +1

      Try boots with almond toe

    • @LizRogers2707
      @LizRogers2707 Před 2 lety +1

      Maybe go with the slender round end like she said😊

  • @Realtor365
    @Realtor365 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you!!! Your videos are life-changing!!!!

  • @ofeliaayala2669
    @ofeliaayala2669 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m 5’2 and did not know I’m petite lol 😆 I thought I was average… thx for the videos ❤️

  • @abugoy313
    @abugoy313 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for being a treasure trove of amazing tips! :)

  • @lapetitepoire5
    @lapetitepoire5 Před 2 lety +2

    This is a great video! I have narrow size 6 feet and ankles, a low wider calf muscle that's around 14.5" around, and my calf length is only 14" long. Plus, I live in Canada. I've had decent success with some styles of Blondo winter boots that come in 13" shaft height. But I can't buy most knee length boots, full stop.

  • @sonyavs455
    @sonyavs455 Před 2 lety +1

    You have such good tips! Great observations for us petite girls. Thank you.

  • @noeminoarin8273
    @noeminoarin8273 Před 2 lety

    I love pointed shoes.been long years i didnt wear long boots bec i dont feel comfortable its too long for my legs.i’ll follow your idea i might get luck finding a comfortable one for me.

  • @JayneNicoletti
    @JayneNicoletti Před 2 lety

    I had a pair of Geox boots for my years of commuting in NYC and they were the best!

  • @louisedolloff836
    @louisedolloff836 Před 2 lety +2

    I have to go with the almond shaped toe, pointed toe just looks weird on my legs so I don't wear them. But almond shape is close to pointy and looks fab

  • @MyMaria1224
    @MyMaria1224 Před 2 lety +1

    Love you you’ve made being a shortie ok lol does hair length make a difference? A video? ❤️❤️

  • @marysia_ml3744
    @marysia_ml3744 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Chi, I was not aware some of these tips 🙂

  • @foxyboots
    @foxyboots Před 2 lety

    I like the boots a LOT

  • @bookwormbon482
    @bookwormbon482 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic video! Genuinely invaluable advice thank you

  • @shortwaist
    @shortwaist Před 2 lety

    wonderful tips, thank you chi!

  • @jackieb.7368
    @jackieb.7368 Před 2 lety

    Omg. Great content. Keeping in mind your tips about boots.

  • @jasminevergara5885
    @jasminevergara5885 Před 2 lety +2

    Even 14" shaft is too tall for my super short legs! and my feet only size 4. I only have two pairs knee high boots. one of them is black suede from Naturalizer, I was able to shorten 1" shaft my self, another one is almond toe riding boots only 13" high.

    • @Jamie-em2jp
      @Jamie-em2jp Před 2 lety

      I hear you! 14 just about works for me, but 13 -13.50 is best on me....But I never seem to find a narrow enough circumference either. :( Im 5 feet...

  • @HollyCerise
    @HollyCerise Před rokem

    amazing thanks!

  • @karenrobbins6656
    @karenrobbins6656 Před 2 lety

    Good tips! I still don’t like pointed toe whether in boots or pumps

  • @evergreenerin
    @evergreenerin Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @janetteehan8230
    @janetteehan8230 Před 2 lety

    You are spot on. I am not petite but my legs are short compared to my torso. Lug soles and mid length boots are the worse. Refined, slim fitting, hard ware free knee-high or ankle boots are the only boots I can wear. I also require a small heel as flat styles do me no favors. For the toe shape, I go for almond or, oddly enough, a slim elongated square toe. I really don't look good in pointed toe boots/or shoes and I don't know why. Any theories ?

  • @allieshepherd1144
    @allieshepherd1144 Před 2 lety +1

    Any tips for skinny calves? The average boot size looks ridiculously large on me.

  • @thesweeetsound
    @thesweeetsound Před 2 lety

    I have the same measurements as you and zero luck finding boots. I've been looking for years and nothing. So frustrating!

  • @peteraustin370
    @peteraustin370 Před rokem +1

    Great video..!!!...As a normal size...I have trouble finding decent long boots size9....!!!!

  • @jeanjones7913
    @jeanjones7913 Před 2 lety

    Thank you l'm finally learning from your videos how to put it together on my 5'1 body.

  • @1lex1001
    @1lex1001 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video!

  • @elizabeththompson3534
    @elizabeththompson3534 Před 2 lety

    Excellent information (again). Thank you Chi. 👍😁

  • @hangersavvy6088
    @hangersavvy6088 Před 2 lety +1

    I clicked so fast 🥰 I look forward to your videos!

  • @paracoco1761
    @paracoco1761 Před 2 lety +4

    Could you do work outfits that look good with bare feet or with just socks? My workplace doesn't allow footwear. No matter how polished my clothes, hair and makeup are, I still feel naked and unprofessional.

    • @OnceUponAMidnightDreary
      @OnceUponAMidnightDreary Před 2 lety

      That's nuts! How is that safe? Don't you have to worry about steeling on items that could hurt your feet? What is your work environment? I can't even go barefooted in my own home due to hard surfaces that cause foot pain, calf, back, or plantar fasciitis pain.

    • @orlaghcahill3893
      @orlaghcahill3893 Před 2 lety

      Is your office floor made of paper? Why no shoes, what about really thin nude slippers, that you can barely see?

  • @chxrrybillz4374
    @chxrrybillz4374 Před rokem

    Thank you so much!! This video is so helpful ❤😊👍

  • @user-vz4ri3tw2g
    @user-vz4ri3tw2g Před 8 měsíci

    Do you find that the « v » at the top of western style boots help to also elongate the legs?

  • @rosanevarez149
    @rosanevarez149 Před 2 lety

    Is the same for square toe boot. If you choose one that’s thinner in the toe it will work as well as the slimmer rounded toe boot. I got the Women's Dasha Block-Heel Booties, Created for Macy's and they look amazing.

  • @grat2010
    @grat2010 Před 2 lety

    You give such great information. Thank you!

  • @Weeeewriter
    @Weeeewriter Před 2 lety +5

    *I'm only 5'1, everything looks too long on me lol*

  • @nathaliaclother3306
    @nathaliaclother3306 Před 2 lety

    LOVE your videos - and Im not even petite ☺️

  • @ozairdurrani9679
    @ozairdurrani9679 Před měsícem

    How do you measure a calf tall boot?

  • @aishwaryapoojary9345
    @aishwaryapoojary9345 Před 2 lety

    Hey can you make a video on how to style fur outfits like a faux fur jacket and also another one on denim jackets

  • @sidrakamal3595
    @sidrakamal3595 Před rokem

    takeaway: measure ankle length for boots(bottom of foot to under knee), slender and lean

  • @cleanqueen75
    @cleanqueen75 Před 10 měsíci

    I’ve had looked everywhere for boots where the shaft is 14 inches or shorter and the calf width at least 16 or 17 inches. I found some that I can get zipped but they hit me in the back of the knee where I bend my leg. They are really 1 inch too tall. They are not real leather. I wonder if I could have them cut down?

  • @lorisundberg5964
    @lorisundberg5964 Před 2 lety +1

    Where did you find your gray flat boots?

  • @unnikrishnankm6143
    @unnikrishnankm6143 Před 2 lety

    Thesetype brown.tall highheel boots my wife wearing with blue jeans bermuda andtshirt for citywalking, park visitting, tour programs ,

  • @ChristelMcKenzieChristelClear

    I love your videos! Thank you.

  • @aprilp2875
    @aprilp2875 Před 2 lety

    Where are the flat grey boots from? Love the video!

  • @gailjlyons2000
    @gailjlyons2000 Před 2 lety

    As always, you are very smart and funny

  • @s.a.m2124
    @s.a.m2124 Před 2 lety

    Love the leopard and white sweaters. Very flattering on you! Where did you purchase them?

  • @whizmiss
    @whizmiss Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the info ! Your videos are great - informative while funny. What do you think of thigh high boots ? Can a short girl pull it off? The look great in the pics with the short skirts.

  • @Isabella-xj1uv
    @Isabella-xj1uv Před 11 měsíci

    Where are the boots at 6:20 from? 😊

  • @tuxedoneko9837
    @tuxedoneko9837 Před 2 lety

    The struggle is real !

  • @orlaghcahill3893
    @orlaghcahill3893 Před 2 lety

    I measured the circumference of my calf recently, to see is a pair of boots online would fit, and the website said around a 15 inch circumference. My leg measured a little over 11 inches, and I still haven’t found a good boots for thinner calves. any suggestions? I have long legs but a shorter torso so I don’t even know if I’m considered petite. I love your channel by the way, very funny, well done, with great taste!

  • @OlderWomenRock
    @OlderWomenRock Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you it is frustrating , my lower leg is 16inches I’m five ft 2 . Boots are hard for Me to find , usually they are tight on my calves xxx

    • @cleanqueen75
      @cleanqueen75 Před 2 lety +1

      I have big calves so I can’t get them zipped and they come up too high.

    • @OlderWomenRock
      @OlderWomenRock Před 2 lety

      @@cleanqueen75 I might have thick calves too

    • @carinaelizabethpaul9785
      @carinaelizabethpaul9785 Před 2 lety

      I have wide calves and skinny ankles so it's really hard finding boots that cover my calf but not bunch up. I'm also 5'4" so I'm really having problems finding a boot that actually fits me. I found boots on shein size 41 that have an elastic shaft top but the foot size was a bit small. Now I have to order another pair in a bigger foot size. I'm waiting for my winter boots from Amazon size 9 that zipper up and the shaft is 16 inches and the calf is 16.5 inches these boots will be worn with dresses and skirts only. Usually I'm a size 9 but shein shoe sizes are usually 2 sizes smaller than sizes here in Canada.

  • @beatrice6209
    @beatrice6209 Před 7 měsíci

    What if I have skinny legs?

  • @ResaBatakSiagian
    @ResaBatakSiagian Před 2 lety

    Nice video this video help mu
    Thank you

  • @Claudia-7777
    @Claudia-7777 Před 2 lety +1

    Is it ok if the boots are bit wide than your shaft? I have thin legs and I just bought a pair of suede boots go right under my knees and from the front they look great but from the side you can see a small gap. I wish they were a bit tighter.

    • @PetiteDressing
      @PetiteDressing  Před 2 lety +1

      If they are not too “slouchy” looking, you might be ok. I have the same “issue” sometimes cuz my legs are thin.

  • @basukri9072
    @basukri9072 Před 2 lety

    Interesting video 😄

  • @esthercidalvarez6440
    @esthercidalvarez6440 Před 2 lety

    En español cuando?

  • @monirobles573
    @monirobles573 Před 2 lety

    No podría traducir sus videos tan interesantes? Please

  • @americafirst9144
    @americafirst9144 Před rokem

    Get those pant garters that make your pants into stirrup pants.

  • @glimoncello
    @glimoncello Před 2 lety

    Could you please tell me what boots you are wearing at 1:29 ?

  • @Scranton0
    @Scranton0 Před 2 lety

    Love how you wear boots without socks
    Enjoying leather your bare feet is blessed

  • @cprieto386
    @cprieto386 Před 2 lety

    Amen sister

  • @EPU2000
    @EPU2000 Před 2 lety

    you are an amazing. thank you
    the best tip you can give is to wear all boots on bare feet. no need socks or nylon.
    please make a more video you wear boots on your bare feet

  • @jsmlfamily
    @jsmlfamily Před 2 lety

    Where did your boots from (in clip min 7.35)?

  • @AimyS91
    @AimyS91 Před 2 lety

    Do you have any suggestions or advice for thigh-high boots? Thank you :)

    • @ThyGirlnextdoor
      @ThyGirlnextdoor Před 2 lety +3

      Look thru her boot videos, she definitely did have some great advise on thigh high but I'm not sure which video.

  • @Stereophonicsobsessed
    @Stereophonicsobsessed Před 5 měsíci

    I hate being small it seems so much easier being tall

  • @flynnmalin3036
    @flynnmalin3036 Před 2 lety

    You measured the lower part of your calf, which is smaller. True calf measurement should be at the widest part of your calf. I sew clothing, so I know where and how, to measure.

  • @jessicanatonski4182
    @jessicanatonski4182 Před 2 lety

    Can you repost the link for the cognac wedge boots? It looks like it is the same link for the statement necklace and I loved those boots!

    • @PetiteDressing
      @PetiteDressing  Před 2 lety

      I just updated it! I was wearing Geox from previous year, I found a similar one from Steve Madden.

    • @maytem2137
      @maytem2137 Před 2 lety

      @@PetiteDressing the Madden boots have a 15.75 shaft unfortunately..

  • @HappilyDistractedPodcast

    I cannot wear a pointed toe due to my feet issues.

  • @user-on4ng6zm8v
    @user-on4ng6zm8v Před rokem

    بوت رائع جميل جدا

  • @jasonconnell5777
    @jasonconnell5777 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice boots. Thanks for your video! Do you accept gifts??

    • @PetiteDressing
      @PetiteDressing  Před 2 lety +1

      Glad you enjoyed it, Jason!

    • @jasonconnell5777
      @jasonconnell5777 Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much for your time I do appreciate it would you accept a pair of boots as a gift if I was to pay for them

    • @jasonconnell5777
      @jasonconnell5777 Před 2 lety +1

      @@PetiteDressing please lmk??!

  • @fredlohmann1448
    @fredlohmann1448 Před 11 měsíci

    MAY I TALK TO YOU?

  • @gracyd326
    @gracyd326 Před 2 lety

    What is the brand of your favorite commuter boots?

  • @runbambirun
    @runbambirun Před 2 lety

    if I looked that good in tall boots, I'd never wear anything else.

  • @alphafe1621
    @alphafe1621 Před 2 lety

    🙏🏾🙏🏾😍😍❤️❤️❤️👍

  • @Scranton0
    @Scranton0 Před 2 lety

    Ladies buy and wear boots only of they feel good on your bare feet. Many of you wear no socks with boots

  • @kymclinton3140
    @kymclinton3140 Před 2 lety +1

    Why do you need to make a video like this I watched for laugh factor you just go to the shops and try any boot you like end of

  • @OppoAk-cr1dk
    @OppoAk-cr1dk Před rokem

    Booots belek. Mau men

  • @sarahthatcher123
    @sarahthatcher123 Před 2 lety

    Pointed toes or slender ,rounded toes deform women’s feet and cause bunions and all manner of foot problems. Heels and deforming your feet are not worth trying to LOOK taller. I am 5’3” and have very short legs. I wear only ‘barefoot’ footwear that are completely flat, with no heel at all ( zero drop), a thin flexible sole and a wide toe box that do not deform/ squish my toes together but let them spread out they way they are naturally supposed to. I think footwear that does not deform our feet or cause our entire body ( hips back, neck) to be out of healthy alignment from wearing heels….THAT IS WHAT LOOKS STYLISH, SMART AND SEXY. Taking care of my body and health and NOT literally deforming my body because some ( usually male) CEO of fast fashion brands or ridiculous high fashion designers are supposedly saying this is what we are SUPPOSED to try to look like. Guess what I’m 5’3” and that is short! I have short legs! AND I AM BEAUTIFUL! SHORT LEGS AND ALL! All of this ‘trying to look taller’, “trying to elongate the leg, trying to trick the eye” it’s fine to apply it to some degree but not at the expense of the health of my body and healthy movement and function of my body. I only hope that some day you too can accept the height and proportions of your body and consider them beautiful just as they are without damaging/ deforming your body. A good resource for the importance of ‘ barefoot’ footwear is the book ‘Whole Body Barefoot’ by Katy Bowman. Please consider reading this.

  • @angiecoers6255
    @angiecoers6255 Před 2 lety +1

    Stop complaining for being Short Asian and Bowlegged. Love yourself and stop trying to be someone else, you are who you are. Short.

  • @tama3442
    @tama3442 Před 2 lety

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    For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of GOD, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
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    JESUS CHRIST can come anytime!
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  • @csdesjarlais9779
    @csdesjarlais9779 Před 2 lety

    Great video!