Did you know that many men in the Northern Hemisphere are smaller than 1.75m! But when you apply the correct style tricks, you can look taller. Are you curious? In this blog we give you a few handy tips!
‘Looking taller’ is something many men want. In interviews, a popular question is what you would like to change about your body. Many men who are a bit smaller then answer: “I would like to be a few inches taller”. But what if you could achieve this through a few simple tips? In reality, you won’t grow a few inches, but you will look a few inches taller. Therefore we have listed the following clothing tips for the slightly shorter man.
Tailor-made clothing
Often, you see men wearing pants or sweaters way too big or too long. The oversized clothing trend can be very stylish. But beware, this clothing trend is not for the smaller man. Often enough, it happens that certain clothing is not available in your size. Pants are often too long and sweaters or shirts too wide or long, so searching for that one good-fitting garment can often be difficult. As a tip we can recommend a good tailor who can make your clothes to measure. Of course, there are tailor-made specialists for custom-made suits, shirts, and pants that can be made especially for you. But those are pretty expensive. We also have a diverse collection of men’s suits of our private label Suitable
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So don’t be afraid to buy clothes that are a little too big. The tailor can easily shorten them. This way, you make sure that the clothes in your wardrobe fit exactly. Often shortening the length of your jeans, sweaters or shirts costs only a few euros and for that money, you can’t leave it hanging on the hanger.
Don’t forget the shoes
It’s something you don’t readily think about, but shoes also affect your height. How? Choosing a bulky sneaker or a shoe with a long point in it creates a miniature effect. That’s why we recommend you choose simple leather or suede shoes, a pair of modest or minimalistic sneakers will suit you well. For the formal shoe, it is better to choose a more rounded model instead of pointy shoes. This way, you will create less length in your shoe, making you look taller.
Did you know that you can make yourself a lot bigger by choosing shoes with a thicker sole.” Yes really! The nice thing is, today’s sneakers often come with a slightly thicker sole. So besides making you taller, this also gives your outfit a stylish and sporty touch. You can think that these trendy sneakers are not to wear to the office! But there are several designer brands such as Giorgio, Melik, and Rehab that have designed a great collection of shoes in beautiful, shiny leather. And to top it all off, they have thicker soles, making you look 2 to 3 cm taller. In any case, this will make you a confident impression when you enter the office.
Sport jackets from Suitable
A must-have for every man: a sports jacket or a blazer. Of course, you don’t go for ‘just’ anyone, but a jacket that is tailor-made for you. This deserves some more explanation:
- Go, for a jacket that falls just right on your shoulders, so that you create extra length at your arms and the shape of your shoulders stands out better.
- We also recommend that you go for a jacket that is just a bit shorter so that your legs look longer.
- Don’t opt for an unnecessarily bulky jacket with two rows of buttons “double-breasted”, but go for a jacket with one or two buttons.
- Wear the top button of your jacket closed to emphasize your waist (always leave the bottom button open).
If your jacket meets all these 4 points, then you have a companion for life. Check out our Suitable blazers and sport jackets. We have them in different lengths and made from different materials.
We have welcomed many short men into our stores by now. Because of this, we know exactly how to dress you best, regardless of your height. Let our team advise you. We are trained to give very personal style advice. We all try to choose clothes that suit you best, or that you would like to wear. We try to emphasize your good sides and hide your bad sides.
