8 ways for men to look taller and leaner

So what if you are short? With the right kind of clothing, you can appear a few inches taller. Here's your guide.

By: Editorial Team | | Published: October 13, 2014 11:57 am

If height is an issue for you and you are always trying out ways to look taller, then look into your wardrobe and choose clothes that give an elongated illusion with the help of proportionate clothing. The right look can have long-lasting effects on your personality. Learn how to dress to look taller and slimmer reports huffingtonpost.com. Also Read - Planning a virtual date? Here are a few tips to look your best

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When you have excess material around your ankles, the eye gets drawn downward thereby making you look shorter. But, by having your pants hemmed to minimum break, you’ll reduce all that unnecessary material thereby allowing the eye to rise up to the other details in your outfit and you looking taller.

Create vertical and diagonal illusions within your look

The eye follows whatever direction the lines go. If you have vertical or diagonal lines in your outfit, that’s how the eye will travel, making you appear longer and leaner. These lines can be within patterns or as part of the lines in your clothing. This includes verticals and diagonals in your suit jacket and the vertical line created by a scarf. And don’t forget about a hoodie and puffer vest combo. The vertical lines created by the zippers of the hoodie and vest work to elongate your look.

Wear dark colours throughout your attire

Light colours broaden your figure while darker colours conveniently help you appear slimmer. The best way to make the dark colour rule work is by sticking to a similar or dark tone through out your outfit. For options in dark colours, grey is a classy colour and can transform your look instantly. You could also opt for teal, dark brown or navy blue. Skip wearing a belt that contrasts strongly with the rest of your outfit, as it draws attention to your waistline and makes you look shorter.

Draw attention to your upper half with fine clothing details

When your look draws people’s eyes upward, there’s an automatic association with height, and as a result it creates visual length. One way to do this is to wear peak lapels on your suit jackets and sport coats. Another way is through coloured button threading on your lapels, pocket squares and scarves. When you add these details you bring the focus upward toward your chest, shoulders and face. If belly fat is a concern in your appearance, know how to hide belly fat with smart sense of dressing, here.

Enhance torso

Much emphasis is to be given on how you style your upper body. The trick is to ensure your neck can be seen and hiding it can make you come across looking stout. For this, pick V-neck T-shirts and pullovers. Turtle necks and other high-neck styles will make your torso look bigger and not elongated. Also, tuck in your shirt, this gives a fine vertical proportion to your body and cuts out the excess fabric which may make you look unnecessarily bigger.

Avoid baggy clothing

You should get rid of the misconception that loose clothes will make you look thinner. In fact, they look odd and make your figure rather disproportionate. Stick to good fits, be it for your shirts or bottoms and keep away from anything uncomfortably tight. When your shirt is stretched out near the chest area, it only means your buttons are going to pop out at anytime.

Shoe particulars

You don’t have to be stomping around in high heels, but your formal shoes could definitely do with 1 1/2 inch heels. Also, when you wear a pair of shorts, avoid wearing extremely flat slippers. Stick to wearing ankle length sandals, or bulkier shoe styles so your feet don’t look too small, especially on shorts. Look for thicker insoles and elevator shoes the next time you go shoe shopping.

Accessorise

You could use accessories to your benefit. Wearing on a fedora for a night out looks cool and stylish, you could also wear a cap for a day and sporty look. As for formal wear, pick ties that are narrow or mid-size, this detail keeps your frame intact and slimmer. While picking jackets or shirts be aware that the buttons are not big enough to draw too much attention.

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Published : October 13, 2014 11:57 am

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