Thursday, August 2, 2007

What SUITS you? *Part 2*

Alright, now that we dropped some knowledge for the short man, next up is the other side of the spectrum - the tall man.

TALL



5 Things to know:
1. Light colors help accentuate your body frame's width.
2. High cut lapels + Two button suit = Money.
3. Always try on a long first before reaching for the extra-long suit size.
4. Keep the appearance of cuff to a minimum.
5. To keep your legs from lookin' too long, ask for a decent amount of break in your pants.

Don't Don't Don't:
- Wearing suits with oversized padded shoulders will make you look frail, swallowing you up. And why would any man want to look like Sheila E. anyways?
- Stay away from the skinny ties. Ties with more width take away from making your torso lookin' long like Mr. Fantastic.

Steppin' Out:
- Pointy dress shoes will only make your feet look longer than they really are. Think Ronald McDonald. Yeah, thought so. Instead, opt for a slightly rounder toe, thus keepin' your footsize on check.

Accesorize to access our eyes:
- You want to play down your height and keep things in proportion. Accessories that cut across your body, like belts, pocket squares, and diagonally striped ties help in doing just that.

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