The petite girl's dressing guide according to Girls' Generation Sunny

These are the style tips used by the SNSD member

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A member of the hit South Korean girl group Girls' Generation, Sunny has been instrumental in giving us karaoke-worthy tunes such as Gee and I Got A Boy. The band celebrates their 15th anniversary this year, with rumours that they might reunite for a comeback. But before that happens, let us celebrate Sunny's 33rd birthday on May 15 by taking a leaf from her style book. Here are five ways the Korean variety star makes her 1.58m stature appear taller and longer.

Crop top + high-waisted pants

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As they sit higher on the body, high-waisted pants help the legs appear longer than they really are. Couple it with a crop top to fully reap the lengthening illusion.

Andersson Bell Marta Striped Crochet-knit Flared Pants, $329, from Net-a-Porter

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Besides having a fun, eye-catching print, the vertical stripe pattern on this pair of Andersson Bell pants also serves to trick the eye into believing that the legs appear longer and leaner.

Streamlined silhouettes

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Notice how Sunny's jeans aren't particularly high-waisted. Yet, it helps the petite lady appear taller as the form-fitting nature creates a long, seamless visual line. Besides long pants, you can employ the same technique with an ankle-length maxi dress too.

Caes Ruched Organic Cotton Maxi Dress, $483, from Net-a-Porter

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Made with organic cotton, this little black dress has a timeless silhouette that can be worn for many occasions. For weekends, pair it with a rattan bag and wedges.

Go mini

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By wearing a mini skirt, it exposes more of your legs which in turn aids to create a long visual line that elongates the stature. If a skirt feels too insecure for you, a pair of shorts will work the same too.

Belted A-line Mini Skirt, US$99 (S$138.20), from Cos

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This A-line skirt is made with Tencel Lyocell, a material crafted from renewable wood sources. The sleek silhouette also makes it an easy pairing with a tank top and block heels for a casual day out.

Monochrome method

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Sporting an outfit in a single colour not only ensures that you look polished and put together but also helps you appear taller too. The principle works the same as the other points - it fakes the appearance of a taller silhouette.

100% Linen Jumpsuit, $99.90, from Mango

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A quick way to dress monochromatically is to spot a one-piece outfit like a dress or jumpsuit made in a single colour, such as this breathable linen design. This is also available in green.

Heels are your best friends

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When in doubt, throw on a pair of heels to give your height a boost. If you're showing off your legs, a nude pair that blends with your skin tone and colour will be best. But if you're wearing bottoms that stop at the ankles, a pair that's the same colour would be preferred.

Leather Braided Slingback Pumps in Beige, $89.90, from Charles & Keith

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Nude heels should be a staple in your wardrobe, especially when it comes with a slightly sculptural heel design and braided slingbacks.

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