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General Tips

Good posture:

Want to attain your maximum height potential? What better way than to sit or stand erect and hold your head high at all times? Slouching gives out negative vibes and projects you as low on self confidence even while making you look shorter than you really are.

Keep your hair short:

Remember that as a rule, short, well trimmed hair looks best for shorter men as long hair which covers the shoulders and neck tends to cut into your height.

Stay trim and fit:

The trick is to stay lean even while you can have muscles with well defined shoulders. Remember that the broader and heavier you become, the shorter and stubbier you look.

While these are but general guidelines that you can follow, there are a few specific things to be observed especially when you go shopping for clothes.

• Easiest way to shop would be to head for those shops that have a variety of styles and sizes, or those that take orders for custom-made clothes.
• If you are really short, maybe you could head for the older boys' section in big departmental stores. You never know! You may land up with something that looks tailor-made for you!

Next you have to pay attention to some general styling tips that will make you look good in the right clothes.

• To begin with, we cannot emphasise enough on your wearing clothes that fit flawlessly . Loose or ill-fitting clothes can make you look uncouth and stumpy, so stick to a perfect fit. It's worth taking the trouble!
• Vertical stripes will help to give your body an elongated look. While pinstripe or chalkstripe will enhance the illusion of height, it would be best for you to avoid checks or plaid as these will detract from your actual height and only make you seem shorter than you really are.
• Wearing a single colour (both shirt and trousers) will again give an illusion of height as there is no break in your frame. Contrasting colours will only make you look shorter.
• Dark colours generally make short men appear taller. Care should be taken, however in the selection of fabric. The fabric has to be of a light texture as both these combined will make you look taller and slimmer. Heavy fabric, on the other hand, will only serve to cut your height and make you look bulky.
• Elevated shoes can be worn as in thick insoles or shoes with thicker soles. This way quite a few inches can be added to your height in a subtle manner.

Shirts, blazers and cardigans

While buying blazers or cardigans, do not buy ones with more than three buttons or you will draw unnecessary attention to your short torso. See that the length is just right and covers your behind as this will add to the 'long' look. No double-breasted suits for you! While choosing a sports jacket, avoid going in for too much contrast. Choosing sweaters or T-shirts? Just go for a V-neck as polo or turtlenecks can make you look stumpy and shorter to boot!

Form-fitting shirts give you a more elegant look and you can avoid tucking in as the extra fabric hanging out cuts into your height. Go in for pointed collars instead of spread out ones. As we cannot emphasise enough, the fit is the most important thing to keep in mind.

Buying pants?

Just remember to wear your pants just above your hips and not too high. Low-rise pants, however fashionable they may be, are simply not for you as they will make your legs look really short. There should be nothing jutting out of your pockets as they will only make you seem wider and shorter. The trousers should end just a wee bit longer on your shoes as this will make you seem taller. The socks should not be visible between the shoes and the trousers. Do not go in for multiple pleated pants - definitely, pants with no pleats will be more flattering.

Proper accessorising

Avoid bow-ties but do wear narrow ties in solid, regimental or diagonal patterns. Use a simple knot. Use a well-fitting belt that is fully adjustable. Avoid wearing suspenders that will make you look shorter.

Its all a question of making the right choices that will go a long way to making you look good. That is your goal after all! Going in for a perfect fit and the right styles can make you look simply great - and that by the way, is totally regardless of your height. So head for the nearest men's shop and following our guidelines, choose wisely and get a picture-perfect result! Feeling on top of the world already?