{"id":41171,"date":"2026-02-04T13:08:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T02:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/?p=41171"},"modified":"2026-02-04T13:17:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T02:17:24","slug":"how-to-look-taller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/style\/how-to-look-taller","title":{"rendered":"How To Look Taller With Clever Fashion Choices, For Short Men"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A man\u2019s height is a fickle thing. For some it can be advantageous (playing basketball) and for others it\u2019s purely a hindrance (getting things from the top shelf for randoms). I\u2019m one of the lucky ones who falls into the first category, however no matter how much vertical girth you may have, men always want more.<\/p><p>It\u2019s a look that us men tend to gravitate to when it comes comes to ideals. The notion of being tall gives off the alpha vibe of being dominant or strong. Unfortunately, the powers that be didn\u2019t grace all of us with a physique like Ryan Reynolds.<\/p><p>There is a trick for our vertically-challenged brethren though. Whether you\u2019re five foot two or six foot, these are the simple ways to look taller without getting leg transplants.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>In This Story\u2026<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-but-first-the-fundamentals\" data-level=\"2\">But First, The Fundamentals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-wear-clothes-that-fit-you\" data-level=\"2\">Wear Clothes That Fit You<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-consider-a-lift\" data-level=\"2\">Consider A Lift<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-avoid-clothes-that-truncate-your-body\" data-level=\"2\">Avoid Clothes That Truncate Your Body<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-choose-the-right-people-to-hang-with\" data-level=\"2\">Choose The Right People To Hang With<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>    <div class=\"content-subscribe\">\n        <div class=\"subscribe-box\">\n            <p class=\"subscribe-title\">Curated news for men, <br\/>delivered to your inbox.<\/p>\n            <form class=\"subscribe-form\" method=\"POST\">\n                <div class=\"subscribe-input\">\n                    <label class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"subscribe-email\">Email:<\/label>\n                    <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" id=\"subscribe-email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email\" required class=\"form-control\" autocomplete=\"on\" \/>\n                    <button type=\"submit\" class=\"button button-primary subscribe-button\">Sign Up<\/button>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"source\" value=\"article\" \/>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_wpnonce\" name=\"_wpnonce\" value=\"e2df992756\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41171\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"form-result\"><\/div>\n            <\/form>\n            <p class=\"subscribe-copy\">Join the DMARGE newsletter \u2014 Be the first to receive the latest news and exclusive stories on style, travel, luxury, cars, and watches. Straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-but-first-the-fundamentals\">But First, The Fundamentals<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/tom-holland.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196710\"><\/figure><p>Stand up straight. It\u2019s possibly the easiest and best piece of advice you\u2019re ever received from your parents and it still applies today if you want to look taller. Not only does it turn your core on and pull your diaphragm in, it will also extend your spine and lift you an inch or so. Don\u2019t overdo it, otherwise you\u2019ll end up looking like you want to punch on 24\/7. Just gently extend to give off the appearance of height as well as confidence.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1596846276\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_16793788 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_16793788 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1596846276\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_16793788.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1596846276\");});};adsQueue.push(load_16793788);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wear-clothes-that-fit-you\">Wear Clothes That Fit You<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/big-suit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196713\"><\/figure><p>Regardless of height you should always ensure your clothing fits you properly, however in the case of the vertically challenged, long arms and legs in clothing gives the appearance that you\u2019re auditioning for the remake of <em>Big<\/em>. Ensure your jackets are not baggy and suits are fitted for your body shape. Removing extra fabric will generally give a sharper appearance in your physique. When it comes to suiting, slim ties will also help build an appearance of height. Find yourself a good tailor who you trust to alter your clothing and half your problem is solved. It\u2019s definitely worth the investment.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-605095914\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1988169131 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1988169131 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-605095914\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1988169131.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-605095914\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1988169131);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-consider-a-lift\">Consider A Lift<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/cuban-heel-boots-men.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196719\"><\/figure><p>Women use chicken fillets to give the appearance of size, which means you\u2019re perfectly within your rights to add a little height in the heel area. You can either add an inner sole which will boost you by 1-2cm or go one step further and get yourself into a cuban heeled boot. Visit Zappos as they\u2019ll have more than one pair of dressy boots with an elevated heel. You\u2019ll really notice the difference when you\u2019re out at bars and clubs when you\u2019ve got a little extra edge, but keep it under two inches or you\u2019ll look like you ordered them from bigsheilas.com.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1518135046\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_82617046 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_82617046 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1518135046\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_82617046.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1518135046\");});};adsQueue.push(load_82617046);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-avoid-clothes-that-truncate-your-body\">Avoid Clothes That Truncate Your Body<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/colours.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196724\"><\/figure><p>Running vastly different block colours breaks up the length of your body and will make you appear shorter than you really are. Instead, go monochromatic or dress in similar hues to softly break your bottom half from your top half. There\u2019s a reason Kanye West always wears black, it\u2019s slimming and gives him a visual lift. In addition to this definitely steer clear of wearing horizontal stripes. That means nautical stripes and interesting dress shirts are completely out of the question. Hats are not a good idea too; they have a habit of putting a \u2018lid\u2019 on you effect, which is not recommended. Also avoid bowties \u2013 completely.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1788968561\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1264628553 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1264628553 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1788968561\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1264628553.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1788968561\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1264628553);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choose-the-right-people-to-hang-with\">Choose The Right People To Hang With<\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"580\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-196726\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/GettyImages-450303792.jpg\" alt=\"\">We know you can\u2019t break up with your mates because they\u2019re too tall, but you can be aware of going out with your local footy club when all the guys are six foot four. The same goes with dating women who are a lot taller than you \u2013 we\u2019re not saying don\u2019t do it, just remember that when she wears heels you\u2019ll appear even shorter.<\/p><p>Remember, a good majority of the world\u2019s most successful men are short in stature. Formula 1 drivers, actors and dictators. A big personality and drive will have just as much effect as any of these tips. Just ask my best mate, The Iron Gnome\u2026<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/omrhollywood\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">or this guy<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get your height on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":519433,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[397],"tags":[],"coauthors":[146525],"class_list":{"0":"post-41171","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-style"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41171","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41171"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41171\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":536826,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41171\/revisions\/536826"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/519433"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41171"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41171"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41171"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=41171"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}