At Menswear eCollection, we believe that you don’t have to be tall, dark and handsome to look good in one of our designer business suits. In fact, according to GQ magazine, whether you’re short and stocky or tall and lanky, there are style secrets to making a suit look right for your body. The following are a few fashion tips to help you look your best in a suit, even if you’re not 6’1”.

If you’re a man of short stature such as actors Al Pacino, Tom Cruise and Robert Downey Jr.--all of whom are 5’7”— avoid wearing longer suit jackets.  A long suit jacket makes your legs appear shorter. This can be accomplished by taking your suit to a tailor. A good tailor will hem your jacket to suit your body shape and height. In addition, shorter men should avoid wearing fat neckties and wide lapels. Keep both of these items slim. GQ also recommends going beltless. The more pared-down you are, the taller you will appear. As long as your suit fits properly, your pants should stay up.

In order to look taller, a practical trick is to purchase pant legs with very little break. To lengthen the look of your arms, you can show a little cuff—which is a look that is also very fashionable. In addition, make sure that your men's suits have a peak lapel, which helps elongate your figure. Another secret to looking taller than you are is a lower button stance. To complete the look, make sure that you purchase the right shoes. Instead of wearing shoes that look like you’ve got weight around your ankles, ditch your wide shoes for a slender pair. Finally, embrace your height! According to GQ, “Be honest with yourself. Admit you’re short and buy short-length suits.”

At Menswear eCollection, we carry a large selection of stylish men’s suits designed to flatter every body type. We offer slim fit suits as well as big and tall clothes to ensure that every man has the opportunity to look his best in a designer suit.