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Essential Clothing For Small Men

By: Sharon Yam

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Knowing how to shop for essential clothing for small men will not only help flatter one's body shape, it will also make the person feels more confident of his height. Every person has a unique body shape and height, and with the right type of clothing, small men can too look attractive and feel comfortable with their height. 

  1. Shirts. One essential clothing for small men is shirts that are hemmed only one to two inches below the waistline. For people who already own longer shirts, they can tuck them in so avoid looking overwhelmed by their clothing. The essential clothing for small men should always be fitted and has a clean, straight cut. Avoid shirts that are too baggy. Look for polo shirts and V-neck t-shirts as they have an elongating effect on the neck. Shop for shirts with thin vertical stripes, as the pattern will make the person appear taller.
  2. Jeans and khakis. When it comes to bottom pieces, the essential clothing for small men will be pants or jeans that falls only an inch on the shoes. This way, the pants will appear  neither too long or too short when the person sits down. Shorter men should avoid cuffing their pants as the folds will often make their legs look shorter. Baggy jeans and pants are not recommended as they can be too overwhelming for a short person. 
  3. Suits. Suits are undoubtedly essential clothing for small men. To purchase a fitted suits, people can visit specialty stores for small men, such as J. Raffiani, Brown's, and Joe Sugars of St. Pauls. If one decides to have the suit made by a tailor, he should request to have a slight taper added to the waist of the jacket in order to make the legs look longer.  

Tip:

  • For other essential clothing for small men, try shopping at the youth department. 
Posted on: Sep. 23, 2010