Looking good is not just about keeping up with trends and spending lots of money on designer clothes, it’s also about knowing yourself and how to accentuate your best features. If you are a man under 5’8″, the right fit and proportions can do wonders to maximize your wardrobe. Formal events may call for a different approach but when it comes to daily dressing consider these tips and tricks as way that will enable you to dress in style, comfortably regardless of your height.

WEARING SHORTS

You most definitely can wear shorts but make sure to avoid shorts with pockets, they will only make you look bulky and draw attention to your height. To look good in shorts, wear shorts that are just above the knee. Long baggy shorts can make you look short. NOBLE IGWE PUT A RIGTH TICK IN GREEN( )  

 PICKING YOUR FOOTWEAR

When choosing your foot wear, try to avoid bright coloured shoes.  Also choose footwear with a little lift (heels) to elongate the legs. If you buy sneakers, buy sneakers with thick soles but don’t let your choice of shoes to be too bulky. THICK SOLE PATENT OXFORD SHOES PUT A RIGTH TICK IN GREEN( )  

AVOID BAGGY CLOTHES

If you are less than 5.7” avoid baggy clothes. Avoid loose fitted outfit because they can make you look shorter. Make sure to wear well-tailored clothes that fit and sit properly on you. DAVIDO/ BAGGY CLOTHES PUT A RED X NEXT TO THE PIC (X

WEAR VERTICAL STRIPES

Use vertical stripes to your advantage. Vertical stripes can help you look slim and taller so can pattern shirts and tee shirt. Totally avoid horizontal stripes and big check patterns. WIZKID PUT A RIGTH TICK IN GREEN( )  

DARK TROUSERS IS A MUST

Avoid wearing light coloured trousers if you are not tall, but it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t wear them at all. If ou want to look taller than you are then avoid highlighting your legs with bright coloured trousers and opt for darker shades to keep them concealed. AKINS AKINKUG