Choosing the correct clothing can change your appearance. Below is a guide to clothing for short men.
Men with short height can make themselves appear taller by trying to wear specific types of clothes
The Right Fit - Choose clothing with a slim fit or tailored fit helps to streamline the silhouette and follow the contours of your body. Too much fabric/oversized clothes will overwhelm your frame, while too little will exaggerate its dimensions. Invest in well-fitted pieces that make you feel sharp.
Your garments can be made to order for affordable tailored garments , as finding the correct fit off the rack may not be easy. For shirts the sleeve length should end at just past the wrist bone and shirt length should not go beyond your hips. Blazers/Sports jackets should end at hips. Jackets fit should be proportionate to your body and avoid oversized lapels or exaggerated features. Trousers should have very little or no break.
Vertical Stripes
A short person wearing vertical striped clothing creates an illusion of height. You can wear vertical striped shirts, striped suits or polos. Just make sure the stripes are not too thick or not too thin . but proportional to your body. For Shirts focus on shirts with thin stripes close together that don’t create dead space.
Trousers
You can go for high waisted/High rise trousers. This makes your bottom half appear taller.
When it comes to trousers, choosing a slightly shorter inseam can help prevent excess fabric from pooling around the ankles. Opt for flat fronts over pleats, a simple hem over a cuff, unless you are going for a particular style.
Pants with a tailored or slightly tapered fit, especially the ones that are narrow at the bottom can also help lengthen the leg line. For pants you can opt for corduroy or a herringbone pattern which helps to elongate the body.
Choosing jeans with a slim or tapered fit helps to create a streamlined silhouette without overwhelming the figure. Paying attention to the rise of the jeans is also important, a slightly higher rise can help elongate the torso while a low-rise style may visually shorten the legs.
Darker washes and minimal distressing look better on shorter men, creating a sleeker and more polished appearance. In order to ensure that the trousers/jeans are high-waisted, opt for custom made pants so you can specify them.
Monochromatic colors
Opt for the monochromatic look
Sticking to monochromatic colors or patterns that move vertically will force people to look up. It encourages them to move up your body rather than across it which happens with horizontal stripes. Wearing a monochromatic color scheme creates an uninterrupted vertical line, making you appear taller and slimmer.
Choosing the right accessories
Picking the right accessories to go with your outfit is also important. A modestly-sized watch, a wallet not bulging out, and a narrow tie clip can help. Avoid large, bulky items that can dwarf your frame. Even your glasses frames should be in proportion to your face.
The right shoes to go with your outfit - Choose shoes with a slight heel, such as dress shoes or boots with a modest lift, to add subtle height without sacrificing comfort. Selecting shoes with a pointed or almond-shaped toe can also give the illusion of longer and leaner feet, elongating the silhouette.
Made to Measure is the key - You may think it’s too expensive, but once you factor in the cost of alterations on OTR clothes, you’ll likely find that MTM is actually less expensive. Any quality MTM company will offer free alterations for an imperfect fit.