Secrets For The Big And Tall Man To Wear Handsome Apparel

Shopping for big and tall clothes can be a nightmare, almost as hard as dressing the big or tall body. For some tips and tricks on where to wear the right clothes for your body type, whether it's big, tall or both, keep reading.

Steer Away From Baggy Clothes

Fabric that flaps and sways in the wind is rarely attractive. Now, imagine six and-a-half feet of that fabric draping and hanging. To avoid looking like a tall drape or curtain, stay away from clothing that's too baggy. Instead, stick with clothes that fit.

It's very common, particularly for tall men, to simply buy the biggest size they can find, hoping that it will be long enough. Stay believing that and you'll be wearing moo-moos for the rest of your life.

Don't Wear it Too Tight

Just as too baggy can be very unflattering for the tall man, so can too tight. If you're tall and thin, clothes that are too snug will accentuate that feature. If you're both big and tall, these same clothes will have a similar effect, accenting the features you may prefer to disguise.

Opt for Horizontal Lines or Plaids

On a tall man, vertical lines act as an elongation device, extending his torso and making him appear taller and larger than he already is. Tall men should look for shirts with small plaids and horizontal stripes, unless you're a big and tall man. In that case, avoid horizontal stripes and instead stick to tiny patterns and dark colors.

Wear a High Rise Pant

Unless you're buying your pants in a specialty height store, you should always be buying high-rise pants. Big and tall men often have problems with the crotch of their pants being too short or too small. Avoid all that uncomfortable bunching and twisting by buying pants with a higher rise that fits you through the crotch.

Double Check the Break of Your Pants

The break of your pants is where the bottom hits your shoe. Ideally, your pants should fall loosely and easily on to your shoe, without revealing your ankles or socks. You may find that when you sit down, your pants will rise up, but this is common for everyone.

Opt for a Flat Front Trouser

Pleated trousers do two things for big and tall men. First, for larger men, the pleats accentuate every negative feature. For tall men, the pleats actually make you appear longer and therefore taller. So, instead go for flat-fronted pants or trousers as part of your critical big and tall clothes wardrobe.