Most women are unhappy with some aspect of their looks, and think they are too short or too wide. However short women have some advantages in the fashion world, for example a short woman has the option of trimming or slim fitting a dress or pant. The tall woman on the other hand can not enjoy this privilege, because adding additional fabric to the style would alter it.

Luckily you can choose clothes to create the illusion of height and slimness. All it takes is, knowing what works for your body.

Here are some tips for looking taller and slimmer:

First, create a slim line. To create a slim figure, wear two colors at the most. If you are wearing a suit with pants or a skirt, choose a jacket and skirt of the same color - navy for example. Then add a blouse of a different color underneath. Or, wear a camisole or shirt and pants in navy, and add a different color jacket, in red, burgundy or grey, depending on your coloring and preferences. Also try wearing a monochromatic outfit in a single shade of shirt and pants or shirt and skirt. This creates a long, lean line that adds the illusion of height to your figure

Watch the horizontal lines. Where does your jacket end? If it ends at the widest part of your hips, it will draw the eye there, and your hips will look wider. Horizontal lines in your jacket and skirt should end at your slimmest points.

Stay away from billowing fabrics in skirts and pants. Stick to fabrics with more body and shape.

Avoid shorter, flared pants and Capri pants. You'll appear to be taller if you wear a pants length that covers the shoe. Straight pants are also more flattering than flared ones if you want to appear taller.

Do away with empire waists. Though a popular style it is only for the very young and slim. For most women, it makes people wonder if you are pregnant.

Rather wear higher waisted pants and skirts for maximum height. High waisted pants can add the illusion of height and greater leg length. Avoid hip pant styles if you're shorter in stature.

Wear dark colors. Dark colors, particularly if monochromatic, add the illusion of height. A black top and slim black pant with carefully chosen accessories and moderate to high heels in black gives a long, lean sophisticated line that's perfect for a variety of occasions. Dark colors also make you look slimmer which is an added bonus.

For your neckline a V-neck creates a longer neckline, and adds height

Midline vertical details add height. For example, a row of vertical buttons leads the eye up and down, but a row of horizontal buttons draws the eye from side to side, making you appear shorter and wider

For your shoes, you don't need high heels, but a small heel adds a bit of height, and slims your look. Avoid pancake flats, avoid ankle strap shoes and boots, which cut your foot or leg and make it look shorter. A more comfortable shoe with a moderate heel will do.