Women with long backs and short legs should stay away from these types of pants and skirts.

Women with long backs and short legs often have difficulty choosing clothes. If not careful, some styles of pants and skirts can make the figure even more disproportionate, highlighting the flaws instead of hiding them.

The taboo clothing styles for women with long back and short legs

If you have a less than ideal waist-to-leg ratio, you should stay away from the following pants and skirts to avoid "drown" your figure.

Low rise pants

Low-rise pants are a no-no for those with long backs and short legs. Pants that sit below the waist will elongate the upper body, making the legs look shorter than they actually are.

Skinny tight pants

Although skinny jeans flatter and hug your curves, they are not the best choice for people with long backs and short legs. Tight skinny jeans reveal your body proportions, making your legs look smaller and shorter than your upper body.

Wide leg pants

For women with long back and short legs, wide-leg pants are not the ideal choice. (Photo: Walmart)

Wide leg pants are a favorite style of clothing for many people because of their comfort and fashion style. However, for women with long waist and short legs, it will cover up the legs, making you look shorter and losing the balance between the upper and lower body.

Moreover, when the pants are too wide and long, they will "swallow" your legs and lose the natural length of your body. This makes your overall figure short and unfocused.

Instead of wide-leg pants, women with long backs and short legs should choose straight-leg pants or moderately tapered pants. These pants will help the legs look longer and slimmer, while helping to create a more harmonious body proportion.

Baggy pants

Baggy pants are a loose and comfortable style of pants, suitable for those who love sports or street fashion. However, if you have a long waist and short legs, baggy pants will not be a good choice. These pants are designed too loosely and do not hug the waist and legs, making you lose the length of your legs.

Additionally, a waistband that is too high can make your body look disproportionate and make your legs look shorter.

Shorts that are too loose or too long

Shorts are the ideal summer item, bringing a feeling of comfort and dynamism. However, for women with a long waist and short legs, shorts that are too loose or too long will reduce the highlight of the legs and make you look shorter. Shorts that are too long can hide the calves and make your figure look unbalanced.

Try mid-length shorts that stop just above the thigh. They will elongate your legs and balance out your upper body.

Floor length maxi dress

Floor-length maxi dresses are not the ideal choice for those with long backs and short legs. (Photo: Tiki)

A long, flowing maxi dress can be beautiful, but it doesn't work for people with long torsos or short legs. If it doesn't have a defined waist or is too long, it can ruin the separation between the upper and lower body.

flared skirt

The flared skirt is a feminine style of skirt, bringing lightness and elegance to the wearer. However, if you have a long back and short legs, a wide flared skirt can make you look shorter and lose balance. The flared skirt will make your legs "hidden" under the fabric, making your legs shorter and not creating elegance.

Bodycon dress too long

Bodycon dresses are a great choice to show off your curves. However, for women with long waist and short legs, bodycon dresses that are too long or too tight will reveal the imbalance in body proportions. These dresses will make your legs look shorter and make you lose your inherent elegance.

Pants or skirts with horizontal patterns

Horizontal stripes can make the back look wider and the body look shorter. For people with long backs and short legs, this pattern will make the proportions even more unbalanced.