Dressing right for Short Man

Some dressing up tips for men with a short height

1. Opt for square-toed shoes

2.Wear heels on your shoes.To really give yourself added height, wear your dress boots with a longer pant leg that comes to the floor to disguise the heel.

3.Wear a small rise.The rise in your pants is the distance between the crotch of your pants and the waistband. Shorter men should wear the smallest rise in their pants. A short rise will visually elongate your legs and avoid making your crotch and bottom area look baggy and empty.

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Rise refers to the measurement from crotch to waist. Most pants available off the rack are “regular rise” (11 inches or more, based on a size 34 waist pant). This can be too much for men under 5’9”, many of which are actually short rise (10 inches or less for a size 34 waist pant). The shorter rise is what eliminates all of the bagging and bunching at the crotch, front or back.

 

4.Choose a slimmer necktie.Slimmer to medium-sized neckties will avoid overwhelming your frame.

 

5.Avoid really big prints.choose small prints, like a graphic black and white print or small checks. So if you’re shorter, have fun with your wardrobe by keeping your prints proportionate to your body.

6.Consider accessories. A hat is probably best as it is a fantastic way to provide the illusion of an extra inch or two of height. Try a newsboy cap for an artsy look.