Is It True?
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May 17, 2013
Teal S.
Is it true that horizontal stripes make you look 'wider' and vertical stripes make you look 'taller'?
May 17, 2013
Sarah H.
It is believed so. In my opinion it is true!
May 17, 2013
Kellie X.
its true.
May 17, 2013
Sarah M.
Yes, many fashion designers and critics say that. But vertical stripes can also make them be distracted at certain areas. Like your constantly following the stripes. Black also makes you look wide
May 17, 2013
Jazmin R.
I think this is true.
May 17, 2013
Teal S.
Ok thanks , my mum always told me that Aswell when we go shopping
May 17, 2013
Salome V.
Black makes you look thin. White makes you look wide.
May 17, 2013
Ella J.
It is absolutely not true.
May 17, 2013
Chloe R.
Yes,it's true! it's actually also an illusion that horizontal stripes make you look wider and vertical stripes make you look taller :3.
May 17, 2013
Tasha W.
Yeah it's true but since most people now believe that they make you look wider, if you wear them then they'll now think you're slimmer, if you get me?
May 17, 2013
Roz X.
I think this varies from person to person, but have found vertical to suit me best. I also love my white capris and have never felt wide in them and they compliment my figure. Experimenting with a mirror and selfies may be of some help.
May 17, 2013
Hazel G.
Yes. It's not just clothes though, a wall painted with vertical stripes will look taller and a wall painted with horizontal stripes will look wider, its an optical illusion. Depending on your body type different thickness of stripes will have an effect too =]