How to Select Short and Small Men's Clothes

Feb 19, 2011
Asa Ghaffar

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Short and small men's clothes that flatter the petite-sized gentlemen should have specific features. Here's advice on how to choose clothing for small men.

There's no shortage of fashion retailers, but finding clothing for small men can prove to be more challenging. If you aren't having any luck with your search for short and small men's clothes on the high street or at the shopping mall, consider shopping online instead.

Online retailers are able to directly target petite-sized men who are 5' 9" and under. This means that they can stock a wider variety of clothing for small men than their high street competitors. You'll also tend to find that the experience is a lot easier and less time consuming.

How to Choose Short and Small Men's Clothes That Look Good on You

Size: Purchasing clothing for small men that are too big will make you appear shorter, stockier or even over-weight. Make sure that you buy clothing that’s tailored to fit you properly.
Pattern: Wear clothing with vertical, rather than horizontal, stripes as it'll make you look a lot taller. Thin vertical stripes, in particular, can be very slimming if you‘re carrying a few excess pounds.
Colors: Darker colors, particularly black, help you look slimmer. This can be a good choice if you're quite stocky; thin short and small men may wish to choose a brighter color. Avoid wearing a contrasting jacket and trousers as it'll make your legs appear shorter than they actually are.

How Should I Pay for Clothing for Small Men? Debit, Credit Cards or Store Credit?

Many shoppers prefer to pay using their debit card because it's easier to budget and avoid personal debt. Unfortunately, you don't enjoy the same level of protection when using your own cash. Pay by credit card and you'll get your money back if there’s a problem with what you’ve bought.

Both credit cards and store credit are expensive ways of borrowing money. The November 2010 Federal Reserve's G.19 report revealed that the average APR on new credit card debt was 13.67%. Don't allow interest to accrue when purchasing clothes by ensuring that you pay off the entire balance within the designated grace period. Never roll over debt on your store or charge card to the next month.

Paying for Postage and Return Costs on Clothing for Short Men

One of the advantages of buying clothing for small men online is the convenience, but this does come at a price. There's no such thing as a free lunch so you'll need to pay for your purchase to be delivered to you, not to mention the return costs should there be a problem.

When you're looking for cut price small and short men's clothes, don't be taken in by the headline price tag. Always add on any postage costs and factor-in the possibility of a return so you can calculate the "real" cost of your order. Watch out for any restocking fees on returns when buying heavily reduced items.