5 foot clothes for short guys

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Being the short guy can be tough. Trouser legs always need altering, shirt sleeves are often inches too long, and the typical winter scarf wrapped snugly around the neck tends to look more like a python constricting its prey than a luxury item to keep oneself warm.

But some of the most well-dressed, best-looking men were, and are, short: think James Dean, Marlon Brando, Nick Wooster and Daniel Craig.

And then there’s those feel-good sayings “Good things come in small packages” et cetera, that have done a good job and making short people feel ‘tall’.

However, the model heights of the fashion world make it hard for the short guy to ‘reach’ his full potential in the style stakes.

So, we’re here to give you a much need leg-up.

Breaking It Short Man Style Down

The golden rule for shorter guy dressing is to take attention away from your small stature. This means, minimising unnecessary details and hang-ups on your outfit and creating an overall stylish look.

Think streamline; limiting pockets on coats and

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