THE TALL AND SKINNY MAN

 

Don’t wear vertical stripes

No woman  wants a man who looks  like he’s withering  away, so  if you’re tall and thin choose horizontal  stripes to bulk you up a bit. A single, large horizontal  stripe across the chest area  can be particularly flattering because it will make your shoulders appear  broader and will make you  look like  you have a perfect physique.

Avoid monochromatic looks

If you wear a solid color from head to toe (especially black), you’ll seem even thinner than you are, so break up your look by wearing a few different colors in your outfit. Fortunately, playing around with the color palette should be fun and you’ll get to experiment with a lot of different looks.

Choose fitted shirts

Loose-fitting, untouched shirts will billow around you and make  you look like the mainsail on a mast, so you’ll want to choose something more fitted instead.

While you should avoid skintight shirts because they will accentuate your bony upper half, do choose slim-cut shirts and learn how to layer them to fake a bit more mass.

Follow these tips if you’re a tad on the vertically challenged side…

Stay away from skinny jeans

The anorexic female model/80s rocker look is never a flattering one for a man, so just say no to skinny jeans. A straight-cut or boot-cut jean with a long inseam will flatter you best.

Choose lighter colors

Lighter colors will make you appear slightly larger, so choose whites, creams, light blues, light grays, and pastels to visually bulk you up  a bit.

CONSIDER ACCESSORIES

Clever accessories, like a great necklace, tie or hat can keep people’s eyes on your face, making them less likely to pay attention to your stature. Of all your accessory choices, a hat is probably best as it is a fantastic way to provide the illusion of an extra inch or two of height. And by newsboy cap for an artsy look.

Avoid really big prints

On smaller bodies, giant prints will overwhelm. One way to add quirk to your closet with prints is to 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.

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 that they can get away because a really long rise will make you look like you have  a negative butt, as well as making what you’ve got in front look nonexistent. In contrast, a short rise will visually elongate your legs and avoid making your crotch and bottom area looks baggy and empty.

Choose a slimmer necktie

Slimmer to medium-sized neckties will avoid overwhelming your frame. Large ties should be avoided if you are short because they will make your body seem disproportionate by comparison. If you are very short, you might want  to check out ties that are both slimmer and shorter.

FASHION FLAWS

Fashion is not a democracy. In the style stakes, no one look exists to make all bodies equally beautiful. However, there are a few decrees that everyone can follow to look their personal best. First, make your tailor your new best friend. No matter what your  height or size, only a qualified tailor will be able to ensure your clothes are optimally flattering for your body type. Second, learn what looks good on you and resist jumping on the fad bandwagon (acid-washed, skinny jeans, anyone?). It’s great to experiment with trendy pieces here and there, but if you try it in the shop and it doesn’t look good, just forget about it and stick to what you know makes you look and feel great. Follow these rules and you’ll significantly increase your chances of being voted best- dressed  guy around.

HOW TO HIDE FLAWS WITH CLOTHING

 How do you dress well if you’ve got a gut? How do you disguise a short waist? What exactly is the procedure for camouflaging a flat butt? And what kind of jeans should you wear if you’ve got a big butt?

GENERAL RULES

Whether you’re skinny or heavy, tall or short, you should never fall back on baggy clothes to disguise your body’s flaws. Alternately, you should never wear very tight clothes. Instead, take the extra time to buy the right clothes. Don’t be afraid to spend a  little more to camouflage a little better.

One of the best ways to complement your body with the right clothes is to find a tailor that you trust. He can be of great assistance when it comes to crafting suits and jackets that best fit your body type.

At the very least, you need someone around to give you a second opinion on your clothing. Don’t worry if you still see your love handles after an afternoon of adjustments; as long as others don’t see your gut, you’re home free. 

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