What important points do short men need to consider when looking for clothes that make them appear taller?
• Fit • Pattern • Color Fit is key because by necessity (because their size is not sold in most stores), ego, comfort, or other reasons, too many men wear clothing one to two sizes larger than they should. Clothing that is too large, long or loose overwhelms a man’s frame and makes him appear shorter and smaller. This is particularly true for men under 5’9″. Clothing that is tailored close to the body, pants of proper length, a shorter rise (to eliminate bunching or sagging through the seat and thighs), flat fronts on trousers — all of these things help a man achieve a better fit, making the most of the body he has. Pattern and ‘color are critical, too. Vertical stripes and a monochromatic color scheme visually lengthen the body. Thinner stripes have a slimming effect. Starkly contrasting colors between a top or jacket and trousers visually chop the body in half, emphasizing shorter legs. In what key areas do clothes tailored for short men differ from clothes for average sized guys? T
