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It's natural to feel insecure about your height when you're kind of petite.

Taller people seem to be the ones who are always favored, so it's no wonder why we all would love to grow a few extra inches.

Fortunately, there are things you can do to visually enhance your height instantly as Kiray Celis dished some tips.

Get rid of baggy clothes

First and foremost, Kiray recommends to get rid of baggy clothes to accentuate certain body parts like the legs. In her case, she includes high-waist skinny jeans and body-fit top in her fashion staples.

The Love You Two star said, "Huwag ipilit 'yung baggy jeans or 'yung mga maluluwag kasi ang liit na nga ng legs ko so kung napapansin mo, mahilig talaga ko sa fit sa legs para nakikita mo na may legs ako."

Monochromatic clothes are your best friend

Monochromatic clothes may be boring, but they do create the illusion of a taller height since they avoid breaking the body line and elongate the body.

You should also consider ditching accessories that create a horizontal line, like belts, as they visually cut the body in half.

Chop the locks

If you really want to look taller, your haircut is one of the biggest considerations.

Short to medium length hairstyles can make your appearance look taller as it gives more emphasis on the neck, creating an illusion of a longer upper body.

Wearing heels is not a bad thing

Indeed, the most practical and effective way to look taller is by wearing heels.

In Kiray's case, she describes herself as a "sneakerhead" but wears heels to adjust to the height of her boyfriend who is a foot taller than she is.

She shared, "I don't prefer heels pero since my boyfriend is tall, I have to adjust.

"Nagwe-wedge [heels] na ko ngayon kasi kailangan kong umabot paminsan-minsan kahit hanggang shoulders man lang niya.

The 23-year-old actress then jested, "Tiis-ganda!"

Confidence is (always) the key to everything

When all is said and done, if you do not have confidence in your system, these tricks will never work.

While dressing for your body type is a must, confidence must come on top of it.

As Kiray said, "It really depends kung paano mo dadalhin 'yung sarili mo [kahit ano pa ang suot mo] kasi kung ano 'yung tingin mo sa sarili, 'yun 'yung magiging tingin sa'yo ng ibang tao."

She added, "You have to believe in yourself first.

"Kapag 'di mo mahal 'yung sarili mo, 'di ka kayang mahalin ng ibang tao."

These are just some of the many simple ways to visually increase your height, but if you've got some tips of your own, please do share them in the comments section!