Want longer-looking legs? Try these Dua Lipa–inspired fashion moves

If there’s one thing Dua Lipa does better than dropping chart-topping hits, it’s stepping out in outfits that make her legs look like they go on for decades. Whether she’s rocking a high-cut bodysuit on stage, strutting down a red carpet in a thigh-slit gown, or strolling around the city in something effortlessly cool, she just gets how to dress in a way that elongates, sharpens, and glorifies every inch of her legs.

If there's any fashion hack that Dua Lipa leans on heavily, it’s the power of a high waist. Shorts, skirts, trousers, leggings — she’s worn them all, and almost always high on the waist. A high waist instantly lifts the point where your leg line “starts,” making them look longer and leaner. It’s cheat-code fashion, and we’re here for it. If your closet doesn’t already have at least one good high-waist piece… girl, it’s time.

Pair a fitted black top with black shorts or a black mini skirt. Try a matching blazer-and-shorts set in a solid color. Go bold with a one-color jumpsuit — major leg illusion alert. This trick works especially well in darker shades, but honestly, if Dua can rock neon green top-to-bottom, you can too.

When Dua goes bold, she really goes bold — and thigh-high boots are one of her most iconic fashion staples. They make legs look dramatic, sleek, and endless. Pair boots with a mini dress or oversized shirt to nail Dua’s stage-ready energy.

Dua LOVES a dramatic thigh-high slit, especially on red carpets. A slit not only adds movement and sensuality but also creates a vertical line that gives the illusion of longer legs. It’s effortless, breezy, and very Dua-coded.

Vertical lines are your secret fashion besties. Dua uses this trick with pinstripe pants, long coats, and dresses that feature sleek linear designs.
This works because vertical lines draw the eye downward, lengthening the entire silhouette. You don’t need bold prints — even subtle vertical stitching works.