IT CAN be hard to know what to wear in-between summer and autumn.
It's not quite cold enough to bring back your coat, but it's still not hot enough to bare too much skin.
But if you've got short legs, there are some autumn trends you should definitely avoid according to fashion expert Chi Li.
She shared five of the worst looks that will only make you look shorter.
Platform shoes
Although some styles of platform shoes might look flattering, chunky autumnal styles should always be avoided, the pro explained.
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"They do nothing to flatter a shorter girl because they're so thick and add bulk to the bottom.
"They'll make you look bottom-heavy and therefore even shorter."
Oversized shirts
"If you're tall and thin this can give you that cool girl vibe," Chi said but if you're one of us mere mortals, it's best to avoid this trend.
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"It's not the most flattering style for your shape," the fashion guru explained.
Instead go for something more fitted or even cropped to help elongate your frame.
Large shoulder pads
Unless you're going to an eighties themed party, ditch the massive shoulder pads.
Chi said: "If you're shorter like me you're just going to look out of proportion."
Opt for a more fitted blazer rather than something oversized with large shoulder pads for a more flattering shape.
Low rise jeans
Low rise jeans are incredibly hard for anyone to pull off, but especially if you're short.
The pro explained: "The biggest problem with low rise jeans is that they're very unforgiving.
"If you carry any weight at all in your tummy, and most of us do, a low rise design is going to make you feel self conscious because they expose your tummy."
knee high boots
Ditch the knee high boots if you're short, the fashion lover said.
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If you're short, knee high boots will probably look out of proportion on your body and hit your leg in the completely wrong place, cutting you off at your calf and making your look shorter.
Go for thigh high boots and ankle boots to avoid this and still keep warm.
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