Are you used to towering among your friends? Do you feel guilty because you block people's view when you go to the cinema or to a concert? When introduced to someone, the first comment is always "Wow, you are so tall!" and you answer with a laconic "… Yeah"? If these situations are repeated often in your life, then you are definitely a tall girl. But it doesn't have to be a tragedy! Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, so if you're tall, you should be proud of your long, beautiful legs. Here are some tips to understand if you are really very tall … and how to take advantage of it.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Part One: Determining If You Are a Tall Girl
Step 1. If you are taller than the other girls you will know for sure
If you are with friends and you tower over them all, then yes you are tall. You can also look at a group photo to see if you really are that tall. But remember that it also depends on who you hang out with: when you hang out with members of a volleyball team, your height won't be noticeable.
Step 2. Are you having trouble finding clothes that fit you perfectly?
If you normally have a hard time finding pants because your size is always too short, then yes, you are tall. You may hear your friends complaining that they always have to fold their pants and you will wonder what they are talking about. You may also have a hard time finding shirts that don't look like tops when you're wearing them.
As for shorts, if you are tall, it may be difficult to find a pair that covers your legs enough. In some schools, especially abroad, there is a rule that you can wear shorts if you can touch the hem with your fingertips, but it may be almost impossible for you to find a pair that is long enough
Step 3. Do people often assume that you play basketball or volleyball?
If so, you may be higher than average. It can be annoying, especially if you don't actually play "tall girl" sports or any sports in general! People like to assume things based on their outward appearance, so don't be discouraged.
Step 4. Check if you are taller than 1 meter 70 centimeters
Although it depends on the country you are in, normally girls over 170cm can be considered tall.
Step 5. Did you reach puberty earlier than the others?
In general, girls reach puberty at the age of 8-13 and boys at the age of 9-15. This means that if you feel tall but are only 11, you are growing faster than your friends and you may even be taller than the guys you know, which will take a little longer to reach you. If you are in the midst of puberty and your friends have not yet started developing, don't worry, in a couple of years you will no longer be the "tall girl".
Step 6. Can't you ever hide in the crowd?
If you are in a room full of people and your friends find you in a second, then yes, you are probably tall enough to stand out from the crowd. There's nothing wrong with that: who said standing out among others is a bad thing?
Step 7. Do you never have enough legroom in public places?
When on a plane or in a car, you probably always have to move your legs to one side, move the seat back, or turn sideways to be comfortable. This means that you are very tall.
Step 8. Are you taller than the kids your age?
If at parties you always find yourself embarrassed because every guy you dance with comes to your chest during a slow, then yes, you are a tall girl. But don't be discouraged, there's a good chance a lot of the guys you know haven't stopped growing yet.
Step 9. Do you feel guilty about blocking people's views when you go to a concert or to see a movie?
There is no cure for being tall and in those situations there is not much to do, except sink into your seat. If all of this is familiar to you, then you are a tall girl.
Part 2 of 2: Part Two: Proud to Be Tall
Step 1. Remember the saying "height, half beauty"
Being very tall doesn't mean you should have a clumsy, embarrassed or unpleasant bearing. Many beautiful women are tall and know very well how to manage their looks without shyness. Don't feel inadequate or unattractive to guys. Here are some tall female celebrities to show you that you are not the only one: Gwyneth Paltrow (1.79m), Blake Lively (1.80m), Taylor Swift (1.81m), Jordin Sparks (1.82 m), and Maria Sharapova (1.83 m).
Step 2. Don't change your posture
You may think that being a little hunched over will make you look shorter, but it will be obvious that your height embarrasses you. So, stand up straight, proud and don't worry if you tower over everyone else - they probably wish they were as tall as you are!
Step 3. Don't worry if you are taller than the guys
Sure, you might be intimidating them because of your height, but that doesn't mean you can't talk to them or show how nice you are. Don't think you don't stand a chance with a guy who's shorter than you. If you find someone you like and make friends, you will realize that height matters little.
Step 4. Remember that your neighbor's lawn is always greener
You may be sad because you feel too tall compared to all of your friends and because all your shorts are too short, but your shorter friends hate having to stand on tiptoes to talk or having to shorten all jeans by 12 inches to wear them.. You wish you weren't that tall, but many girls would give everything to be in your place. High or low, it doesn't matter! It's all about knowing how to accept yourself instead of wanting to be someone else.
Advice
- There is nothing wrong with being tall. There are guys who like tall girls. The secret is to be sure of yourself.
- It's not easy to be a tall girl but don't get depressed by this and think that all models are very tall!
- Remember the proportions: if you are very tall, it means that you weigh more than the norm. Do not be uncomfortable if you weigh 10 kg more than your friends who are 5 cm shorter, accept that you are unique and that this makes you beautiful!
