Yes, one of the problems with being short (I'm 5 feet 7 inches) is the legs. I've actually modified them since this picture was taken and it helped a little but not much. I don't have the seems splitting in the back as bad now though. Also, my wife suited me up for these photos and she's not a big Star Wars fan or as patient as most handlers.
As far as the helmet, I've compared it to a friends FX and my GF is wider and overall much bigger.