Fashion has a lot to offer to shorter men to make them appear taller. It definitely takes something more than just height to look good and presentable. A lot about height has to do with perception and clothes play an important role in creating that perception. Some clever styling tricks will help shorter men give the appearance of being taller than they actually are.
- Choose a monochrome palette: It is a wise idea to contrast shades rather than colours. A monochrome colour scheme always works well for shorter men as it streamlines your look.
- Wear vertically-oriented patterns: Unbroken vertical striped add an instant impression of height. Textures clothing with visible up-down patterns like corduroy and very narrow herring-bone weaves also give the same effect.
- Low contrast footwear: Footwear has a great role to play in making shorter men appear taller. This can be achieved if the footwear is not too contrasting with the bottom wear. The low or no contrasts between the footwear and the pants will visually elongate the legs. For example, avoid white sneakers with black or dark blue denim and rather opt for black or blue ones.
- The fit of the suit: Shorter men should opt for shorter suit jackets that exposes the legs more and creates an illusion of height. Lapels of the coat should be narrow. Medium rise trousers and slimmer sleeve widths also will make them look taller.
- Avoid short sleeves: Short sleeves give an impression of shorter arms and make you look shorter too. Opt for a long sleeved shirt and then cuff the sleeves. This will help in creating an unimpeded line that will make your arms and your body look longer.
- Avoid low-waisted, baggy trousers: The appearance of longer legs greatly helps in giving a taller appearance. Low-waisted pants defeat that purpose. Wear your trousers at your natural waistline to make legs look longer.
