Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Height Difference: Not Your Typical Identical Twins

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Although many people have difficulty distinguishing between them, it’s important to note that Mary-Kate and Ashley are not identical twins; they are fraternal.

Mary-Kate is an inch taller than her sister and has larger feet. She’s also left-handed, while Ashley is right-handed. Furthermore, Ashley is two minutes older than Mary-Kate. Their younger half-sister, Elizabeth Olsen, is much taller.

Ashley Olsen is about half an inch taller than Mary-Kate, with heights of 4 feet 11.5 inches and 4 feet 11 inches, respectivelyAshley Olsen is about half an inch taller than Mary-Kate, with heights of 4 feet 11.5 inches and 4 feet 11 inches, respectively (Credit: John Nacion / Startraksphoto)

The height difference between Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen is approximately half an inch, with Ashley being slightly taller at 4 feet 11 and a half inches (151.1 cm) compared to Mary-Kate’s height of 4 feet 11 inches (149.9 cm).

Ashley Olsen wears a shoe size of 5.5 in the United States, while Mary-Kate Olsen wears a slightly larger size of 6.5 in the United States. In European sizing, Ashley’s shoe size would be approximately 35-36, and Mary-Kate’s would be around 36-37. In the UK sizing system, Ashley would be about a size 3.5-4, and Mary-Kate would be approximately a size 4.5-5.

Olsen Twins Win Accessories Designer of the Year at 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards

Ashley Olsen, honored as the Accessories Designer of the Year at the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards, graced the prestigious eventAshley Olsen, honored as the Accessories Designer of the Year at the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards, graced the prestigious event held at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center in New York City on June 2, 2014

Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen won the award for Accessories Designer of the Year for their brand, The Row, at the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards.

Mary-Kate Olsen, honored as the Accessories Designer of the Year at the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards, graced the prestigious eventMary-Kate Olsen, honored as the Accessories Designer of the Year at the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards, graced the prestigious event held at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center in New York City on June 2, 2014

They were joined at the event by numerous other celebrities, including Rihanna and Lupita Nyong’o.

Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen donned chic black oversized ensembles from their brand, The RowAshley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen donned chic black oversized ensembles from their brand, The Row (Credit: Andres Otero / WENN / Ivan Nikolov)

The twins both dressed in oversized black dresses from their fashion label. However, Mary-Kate stood out in Christian Louboutin’s “Nymphette” sandals.

Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen show off their feet in black sandalsAshley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen show off their feet in black sandals (Credit: Andres Otero / WENN / Ivan Nikolov)

How do you like their outfits? Mary-Kate’s Italian-made PVC sandals feature satin lace-up vamp ties around the ankles and 4.5-inch covered stiletto heels. Would you like to make them your next shoes?

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