Scale is key. Large, busy prints can "swallow" a small person.

Wearing one color from head to toe (e.g., all black or all beige) creates an unbroken vertical line. This is the #1 trick used by tiny teen fashion creators. Avoid "color blocking" (e.g., a red top and blue pants) which visually cuts your body in half.

A return to 2003 trends, including low-rise baggy jeans, tracksuits, glossy lips, and metallic/holographic finishes. Gorpcore & Technical Utility: