“MAGIC numbers” mean trousers can seem to alter your body proportions to give an illusion of long legs. It works for celebs, would it work for Sarah Morton? 5 Sarah Morton is 5ft and finds it impossible to find a flattering pair of trousers Credit: Supplied 5 Sarah tried the 'magic numbers' trick, wearing extra-long trousers to elongate her legs Credit: Supplied 5 Jennifer Lopez, who is 5ft 4in, appears to have length to her legs using the trick Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk "AS I stare at my legs in the changing room mirror during yet another failed shopping trip, frustration washes over me. Is it so impossible, as a 5ft woman , to find a pair of trousers to flatter my figure? Any decent bottoms, no matter where they are from, make me look short and frumpy.
As a celebrity journalist I’m constantly seeing images of famous women looking impeccable — and even those on the shorter side dress in a way that suits their proportions. read more on fabulous CUTTING EDGE I’m a beauty editor and I swear by box dye to save £100 on your hair Recently, I’ve noticed that many of the most stylish stars have been wearing extra-long trousers to elongate their legs. Having your trouser hem dragging along the pavement sounds ridiculous, but Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Jennifer Aniston, Rochelle Humes and J-Lo are giving it a go.
It seems to transform their body proportions, giving the illusion of longer legs. Even Jennifer Lopez, who is 5ft 4in, appears to have length to.