Hold the heels. Being 5’4″ and under doesn’t mean relying on towering stilettos to feel polished during summer events. Instead, take your styling cues from one of the best-dressed petite women I’ve come across: Bel Powley.

Stepping out for a day of tennis at Wimbledon this week, Bel wore one of the chicest petite-friendly looks I’ve seen this summer. Her crisp white high-waisted shorts sat neatly at the waist, with the high-rise cut creating the illusion of longer legs and a clean, streamlined silhouette.

Rather than opting for expected heels, Bel grounded the look with a comfortable pair of Mary Jane flats. Choosing a soft butter-yellow style, the tonal palette createed one continuous line from top to toe, further elongating her frame whilst lending the outfit an easy elegance.

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Bel Powley wears white high-waisted shorts and yellow ballet flats with a blue shirt.

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Dressed head-to-toe in Longchamp, Bel paired her tailored shorts with a crisp cotton shirt in a rich forest green, before finishing the look with the brand’s Looong Shoulder Bag in a vibrant blue tucked beneath her arm. Creating a refined, petite woman-friendly take on summer event dressing that goes to show that flats can feel just as elevated as heels.