"My whole company is about bringing dignity and style to shorter men," Manning said. Fashion options for men are abysmally uniform when compared to the variety of outfits available for the opposite sex. Shoes: Invest in the best shoes possible that are a classic style and will last for years, and avoid heels or lifts. 27 men's fashion do's, don'ts and maybe's.
"If you do decide to wear a shirt untucked, it should never go lower than two inches below your hips," he said. Shirts: Untucked button down shirts are one of Manning's big no-nos, especially when the shirt is too long. It's worth investing in a bespoke or specialty blazer - it will last and save money since you won't have to re-tailor it to fit your body perfectly. "Never, ever, ever wear shorts longer than your knees," Manning said.īlazers: Men under 5'8'' need a better proportioned - not just shorter - blazer that fits well across the shoulders and in the arms. Choose shorts that are cut above the knee to help you look taller. Shorts: Like with pants, narrow silhouettes are best.
"Frankly, pleats are a disaster and I wish they would be outlawed." "One of the things I'm passionate about is cleaning up the line of the pant for men because a slimmer pant with no pleats makes a man look taller," Manning said. Make sure to keep the leg opening at the ankle narrow.Īlso, avoid cuffs and pleats as much as possible, since they make yours legs look short and can give the illusion of wider hips. Pants: When shopping for pants, always look for medium or lower-rise cuts with a slim leg. "Of course, the whole reason I started my company was so people don't have to go to the tailor, but it's still a good tool to have in one's arsenal." "A really good tailor can reshape and re-taper a leg, but unfortunately not every tailor at a store or in a laundry shop is actually talented at that," Manning said.