Is 5’5″ Short for a Girl? The Reality of Average Height and Body Confidence

When it comes to height, perception is everything. You might slouch in a group photo, struggle to find jeans that don’t pool around your ankles, or conversely, feel like you towered over everyone in middle school. But if you stand in front of a mirror and watch the measuring tape hit 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm), a very common question pops into your head: Am I short?