Short But Stylish: Fashion 101 for the Shorter Man

Being short has a lot of problems. Any man below six feet can sometimes be very uncomfortable with the way they are, believing that only tall people can look good.

This cannot be further from the truth.

Shorter men are still able to affect the way they look, and their height is just one factor among many that will dictate their ability to look great. If you are one such man, then fret not! There are many different ways for you to look great and feel great about yourself:

Walk the walk
The first thing you need to do in order to be short but stylish is to carry yourself with pride and dignity. Masculine fashion depends not on the physical form of the wearer, but on how well he can carry himself. Keep your head up high, walk with a confident but gallant gait, and carry yourself like a man.

Custom-made for the perfect fit
Once you know how to carry yourself, the next thing you should think about is the fit of your clothes. Tight-fitting clothes are the way to go, since they emphasize your physique rather than your height. Stay away from loose or baggy clothing, and have your clothes tailor made in order to assure the physique-flattering fit is perfect.

Vertical stripes are still the way to go
Good old fashioned optical illusions are still viable for a shorter man's clothes, but try not to overdo the stripes. If the stripes are too prominent, the optical illusion's magic becomes unraveled as people begin to sneer at your attempts to trick their eyes. Keep the lines subtle but visible, and you'll have clothes that will work well with your height.

Mono-color styling
Wearing a single color helps make your body appear seamless, further emphasizing on your body's features rather than your height. Mono-color outfits are a sort of optical illusion as well, except that they a lot more subtle than stripes. Just remember to accentuate mono-color fashion with some other colors to prevent you from looking like an idiot.

Accessories in perspective
Make sure everything you wear is in proportion to your body size. A shorter man wearing a regular bowtie will look even smaller than he really is. Smaller watches, thinner ties and other less prominent items help you look better without messing up the proportions of your outfit.

The power of power suits
A perfect blend of fit, mono-color styling and the right accessories is the power suit. Navy blue, black or dark grey suits ooze masculine pride, while the thin power ties and analog watches add a touch of class to any man on the planet. The power suit is literally tailored to fit the shorter man's fashion needs.

Look good, not tall
If there is one thing you should not forget about a shorter man's fashion, it is that you should look good, not tall. Many shorter men obsess over their height, desperately trying to appear taller than they really are. Do not try to be what you are not, and instead work with what you've got. Remember that, and you'll not only look good but feel good as well!

Simon Brady is the director of content for Executive Gift Shoppe. They feature a large selection of men's gifts like golf gifts, pocket watches and business card holders .