Special Sizes for Men's Clothing

From Shaq to Webster, men come in all shapes and sizes--that makes the world a wonderful place.  While you may be under 5' or over 6' 5" and have all the confidence in the world, you'll still need to find a great pair of jeans   to fit your special size requirements.  Many designers have expanded their size range to include suits ,  shirts   and coats   that will fit tall, large and short men.  We've put together a list of places to begin your search.

Off the Charts

Tall Sizes

If you are above 6'3" you may get frustrated by the standard clothing offerings.  Online retailers can be an excellent source for suits, work casual and weekend clothing for the tall guy.  Some brands offering sizes up to a 4XTall include:

If you're tall and thin visit Height Side for tips for filling the holes in your closet.

  • Don't be afraid to wear pleats.
  • Layer clothing to keep warm and add some mass to your frame.

Big Men

If your chest is larger than a 46" you probably have troubles in average stores.  Have no fear, many retailers cater to big and athletic cuts.  Rather than starve yourself on a diet, there are other ways to look thin.

Ask Men offers the following advice if you want to look thinner:

  • Clothes must fit, loose clothes will make you look larger while too tight clothes make you look like a stuffed sausage.
  • Vertical lines (think a pinstripes suit) will elongate your look and make you look taller and thinner.
  • They say v-necks help disguise double chins.
  • Make sure your belly doesn't flop over your pants--a definite fashion don't.

Shorter than 5'8"

Ask Men offers a complete page of fashion advice for guys of below average height. Did you know short hair works better for smaller men?  There's a entire page of these tidbits just waiting for you and guys like Tom Cruise .

All Experts gave the following advice:

  • Avoid horizontal stripes, opt for vertical stripes.
  • Wear flat-front trousers instead of pleated.
  • Monochromatic looks work best for short guys.  Dont' wear a light shirt with dark trousers if you want to look taller.

Additional Picks for Special Sizes

More Info

External Links