Supermodels SA June 2015 Issue 46 | Page 19

Fit It Right. Clothes that fit well make a whole lot of difference. Clothes that hang loosely on your frame can make you look dumpy and short while well- fitted clothes always impart an air of self-assurance. Shoe Shopping. Footwear with thick insoles, elevator shoes and shoes with thick soles can add a few extra inches to your height. Opt for bulkier styles when shoe shopping so your feet don’t appear to be too small. Fashion for the upper body Stay away from blazers and jackets that have too many buttons as they will draw attention to your short torso. Make sure that the length of your jacket or blazer is /www.mensxp.com/fashion/style-guide/1300-style-guide-for-short-men.html slightly below your behind because it will lengthen the line of your body and make it appear tall. Do not wear double-breasted suits and if wearing a casual sports jacket, try to stick to similar colours as the trousers you will be wearing to maintain the natural lines of your body. When choosing t-shirts and pullovers, stick to V-necks, because they elongate your torso. Turtlenecks and other closed neck styles make you look short because they hide your neck. Tucking in your shirt also helps because cutting out excess fabric lengthens the lines of your body. If you are finding it difficult to find clothes that fit you, remember you can always alter the length of a shirt and its sleeves, as long as it fits you on the shoulders and body properly. So look for fits along these lines and get the length altered to suit you.