The Long and Short of It: Finding Clothes for Tall and Short Men

Ill-fitting clothing does not give a good firstbeing able to find good quality clothing for himself.
impression; men wearing high-water pants, orHe describes the retail store as "the nation's most
baggy sweaters with sleeves too long for them,extensive and complete store catering exclusively
can look unkempt and unprofessional. In thisto the shorter man," and adds that the mail order
regard, tall and short men have one thing inbusiness "exceeded our store several years ago."
common: It's awfully hard for them to putTall men confront the same difficulty finding
together a complete, functional wardrobe that fitsclothes as shorter men, but obviously don't have
right and is comfortable while presenting a stylish,the option of buying clothing that's too small and
impeccable look. Unless a man has the funds toenlarging it; they need garments correctly
order custom-tailored garments, which can beproportioned for them at the outset. A variety of
expensive, his choices may be limited.stores specialize in clothing for large and tall men
One solution for short men is to buy off the rackranging from casual to dressy.
and have the clothing professionally altered,King Size Direct [ is an online offering both casual
something that works for suits and dress slacks,and dress clothes for big and tall men. The store
though not as well for a lot of casual attire. Luckilybills itself as "more for less for big and tall men"
clothing stores are beginning to pop up thatand offers a wide range of clothing and
specialize in fitting the short and super short man,accessories at reasonable prices. Dress shirts and
from slim to portly.slacks provide attractive attire for work, while a
Short Sizes, Inc., a men's clothing store founded inlarge collection of casual wear includes garments
1972, offers a comprehensive selection of clothingsuitable for athletic events, including tees, sweat
for men 5 feet 8 and under. Everything frompants and shirts, jogging suits, and swim trunks. A
dress suits - including designs from Perry Ellis,football fan? Get jackets, tees, sweats, belts, and
Ralph Lauren, and Carlo Morelli - to dress andother clothing and accessories with your favorite
casual slacks, sweaters, dress and sport shirts,NFL team's logo.
shoes, nightwear, and outerwear is available atShopping for someone else?
their retail store in Cleveland, Ohio, their mail orderIt's sometimes difficult to buy clothing for
catalog, and via their online store. Their websitesomeone else, even more so when the recipient
offers a list of the "Ten Best Dressed Shorteris hard to fit. Both Short Sizes, Inc., and King Size
Men" (presumably customers), which includesDirect offer gift certificates, available for order
Regis Philbin, George Stephanopolis, and formeronline, so that you can introduce one of these
secretary of labor Robert Reich. The president ofspecialty stores to your favorite short or tall man
Short Sizes, Inc., Bob Stern, himself is 5'2" andand let them choose their most flattering styles.
began the company out of frustration at not