Hannah Waddingham's 'endless legs' trick is the secret to nailing summer dresses – no matter what your height

From excellent bob inspiration to five-star detective dramas, Hannah Waddingham is always delivering the goods. Today's gift from the Ride Or Die star? A lesson in making your legs look genuinely endless – using one super-easy-to-recreate trick.

Now, let's get the obvious out of the way first: Hannah Waddingham has incredible legs to begin with. The 52-year-old has previously shared that she's a fan of boogie boarding and calisthenics, and highly recommends the simple routine of 'doing squats the whole time you're brushing your teeth', something she commits to every day. Hannah has also got a history of dance and enjoys pilates and resistance band work, all of which function to keep legs super toned and strong.

But when we saw these particular photos from the premiere of season four of Ted Lasso, our minds were boggled by just how amazing Hannah's legs looked – and it turns out that's down to one easy trick we can all recreate, no matter how tall or short we are.

That trick is simple: pairing a short hemline with a nearly-invisible nude heel, with a slingback style rather than any ankle straps. This prevents any visual interruption that chops the legs shorter, creating the illusion of legs that are genuinely endless. Take a look – at first glance it looks like Hannah isn't wearing any shoes at all. And her legs just go on and on as a result.

How to recreate this look at home? Easy-peasy. Simply choose your preferred summer dress, then dig out a pair of heels that match your skintone – bonus points if there's no ankle strap, or the one that is there is super skinny so you can barely see it. The same goes for the strap across the toes – keep this super minimal so the shoes practically disappear. That way, there's one uninterrupted line from your toes to your hemline, magically extending your legs.

Clever, right?

The good news is that there are plenty of options on the high street to choose from. Simply search 'nude slingback heels' and you'll find a bunch. But we've picked out three of the best shoes that fit the bill below.

Pointed heel sandals

Pointed heel sandals

£36 at Mango

schuh schuh Sade Slingback Court in Taupe

schuh schuh Sade Slingback Court in Taupe

Now 53% Off

£18 at Schuh

Simmi London Simmi London Natasha strappy heeled sandals in tan

Simmi London Simmi London Natasha strappy heeled sandals in tan

£30 at ASOS