The perfect style tips for shorter men!

Did you know that a large share of men in the Netherlands are shorter than 1.75m? With the right style tricks, you can look taller. Curious? In this blog, we share a few practical tips! ‘Looking taller’ is clearly something many men want. A common question in interviews is what you’d like to change about your body. Many shorter men answer: “I’d like to be a few centimetres taller.” But what if you could achieve that with a few simple tips? Unfortunately, you won’t actually grow a few centimetres in real life, but you can create the impression of added height. That’s why we’ve put together the following clothing tips for the slightly shorter man.

By Pascal·10-04-2021·Calculate reading time
The perfect style tips for shorter men!
A large share of men are under 1.75 metres tall. With the right cut, made-to-measure clothing and a smart choice of shoes, you’ll look a few centimetres taller.

Tailored clothing

You often see men wearing trousers or a jumper far too big or too long; the oversized clothing trend can be very stylish. But watch out, this clothing trend isn't cut out for the smaller man. Often enough it happens that certain clothing isn't available in your size. Trousers are often too long and jumpers or shirts too wide, which is why the search for that one well-fitting garment can often be difficult. As a tip, we can recommend a good tailor. Who can make clothing to measure for you; there are also often made-to-measure specialists for, among other things, tailored suits, shirts and trousers that can be made especially to your measurements. We can also offer this service in the store! We also have a varied collection of men's suits from our own brand Suitable.


So don't be afraid to buy clothing a bit too big. The tailor can easily take it in or shorten it. This way you ensure that the clothing in your wardrobe fits precisely. Taking in the length of your jeans ,jumper or shirts often costs only a few euros, and for that money you can't leave it hanging on the hanger…

Don’t forget the shoes

It's something you don't quickly think of, but shoes also influence your height. How so?

When you choose a clunky/large sneaker or a shoe with a long point, that creates a shrinking effect. therefore we advise you to choose simple leather or suede shoes; a pair of understated or minimalist sneakers will suit you well. For the smart shoe, you're better off choosing a somewhat more rounded model instead of pointed shoes. This way you create less length in your shoe, making you look taller.

"Did you know that you can literally make yourself a good deal taller by choosing shoes with a thicker sole." Yes, really! That's handy, because today's sneakers, inspired by the trainers of Suitable & Cycleur de Luxe & smaakvol, are often fitted with a slightly thicker sole. This way you kill two birds with one stone. Your outfit also gets a stylish & sporty touch, and you're immediately literally a few centimetres taller. You can imagine that these trendy sneakers aren't the look for the office, or you need some nerve for it! There are various designer brands, for example Giorgio, Melik & Rehab that have designed a handsome collection of shoes from beautiful, shiny leather. And as the icing on the cake, a thicker soles, which makes you look 2 to 3 cm taller again. With this, you at least immediately make a confident impression when you step into the office.

Suitable Blazers

Indispensable in everyone's wardrobe: the blazer. Of course, you don't go for 'just any' example, but a jacket that's made to measure for you. This deserves a bit more explanation:

  • Go for a jacket that falls exactly right on your shoulders, so that you create extra length at your arms and the shape of your shoulders comes out better.
  • We also advise you to go for a jacket that's just a bit shorter, so that your legs look a little longer.
  • Don't choose a jacket with two rows of buttons, "double-breasted", that unnecessarily makes you look bulkier, but rather a jacket with one or two buttons.
  • Wear the top button of your jacket closed, so that your waist is emphasised (always leave the bottom button open).

If your blazer meets all these 4 points, then you've gained a companion for life. Also take a look at the brand Profuomo, but not forgetting our own blazer line from Suitable, available in all our stores.

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