{"id":516056,"date":"2020-02-05T11:55:25","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T16:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/?p=516056"},"modified":"2025-03-04T12:49:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T17:49:38","slug":"suits-for-short-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/suits-for-short-men\/","title":{"rendered":"The Comprehensive Guide to Suits for Short Men"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_593655\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-593655\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-593655 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Suits-for-Shorter-Men.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Suits-for-Shorter-Men.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Suits-for-Shorter-Men-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Suits-for-Shorter-Men-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Suits-for-Shorter-Men-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Suits-for-Shorter-Men-590x590.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Suits-for-Shorter-Men-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-593655\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>Short men&#8217;s suits are easier to navigate than you may think. In fact, for shorter gents, tailoring can be some of the most flattering outfits in your arsenal. <!--more--><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>There are several ways to optimize suits for short men. Sure, it\u2019s one of the more complicated garments a guy can wear. But, a suit actually checks a lot of the boxes of best sartorial practices for short men.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>I always compare having a good suit to having tire-changing gear in your car\u2019s trunk \u2014 and tire-changing know-how in your head. First, it\u2019s a necessity for all men. And second, even if you rarely use it, you need to use it properly and effectively.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Suits are structured (even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/suit-with-no-tie\/\" data-lasso-id=\"536786\">when tieless<\/a>), are often solid in color, and are never way too baggy or super skinny. Okay, so fit is all a matter of personal preference. However, <em>classically<\/em>, professional suits have always been pretty moderate. And that\u2019s what we\u2019re talking about today. I won\u2019t be going deep into zoot suits or trendy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/oversized-clothes-for-short-guys\/\" data-lasso-id=\"536787\">oversized<\/a> suits, but the core of tailoring. So, getting right into it, how <em>should<\/em> a suit fit?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #01162b;color:#01162b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #01162b;color:#01162b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/suits-for-short-men\/#How_Should_a_Suit_Fit\" >How Should a Suit Fit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/suits-for-short-men\/#How_Should_a_Suit_Jacket_Fit_Breaking_It_Down\" >How Should a Suit Jacket Fit? Breaking It Down<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/suits-for-short-men\/#How_Should_Suit_Pants_Fit\" >How Should Suit Pants Fit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/suits-for-short-men\/#Best_Suits_for_Short_Guys_Details_Colors_Patterns\" >Best Suits for Short Guys: Details, Colors, Patterns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/suits-for-short-men\/#Mens_Suits_for_Stocky_Men\" >Men\u2019s Suits for Stocky Men<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/suits-for-short-men\/#Short_Suits_for_Men\" >Short Suits for Men<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/suits-for-short-men\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/suits-for-short-men\/#Conclusion_Suit_Up_Soldier\" >Conclusion: Suit Up, Soldier<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-should-a-suit-fit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Should_a_Suit_Fit\"><\/span>How Should a Suit Fit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_12168\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12168\" style=\"width: 619px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bad-suit-vs-good-suit-e1682140712961.png\" alt=\"a-modest-mans-guide-to-dress-shirts-that-will-look-great-with-jacket-tie\" width=\"619\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bad-suit-vs-good-suit-e1682140712961.png 619w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bad-suit-vs-good-suit-e1682140712961-300x268.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12168\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Despite the fact that \u201cclassic\u201d suit fits have ranged across time and culture, a good suit should feature clean lines throughout. This means no major breaks at the pants, no slouching anywhere, and, most importantly, well-fitted shoulders.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This is the one major element that has never changed. The suit jacket&#8217;s shoulders should have a strong, no-slack fit that still allows mobility. This means they lie flat and are the same length as your shoulder bones beneath it, with shoulder seams that end just slightly past your own shoulders. In fact, it\u2019s so slight you barely see it. It\u2019s just there for your mobility. You want a polished, sharp intersection between your shoulders and sleeve top.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/male-fashion-icons\/\" data-lasso-id=\"536788\">past fashion icons<\/a>. Cary Grant&#8217;s suits may have been flowier and Daniel Craig\u2019s 2010\u2019s suits slimmer, but the shoulders are exactly the same. This is because the rest of the suit will drape from there. And the better the fit on the shoulders, the cleaner the drape.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>From there, you can choose a slim but not skinny fit or a loose but still clean-lined fit. It all depends on your personal style or if you\u2019re accommodating to the convention of the day. If your suit lacks these qualities, seeing a skilled tailor is essential. No matter what look or fit you\u2019re going for, your suit won\u2019t look good without good shoulders and clean lines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There\u2019s no one classic fit \u2014 just look at how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/james-bond-suit\/\" data-lasso-id=\"536789\">every James Bond<\/a> wore a different suit fit from the other. Sometimes, a singular Bond would have a different suit fit at the end of his tenure compared to when he started.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Let\u2019s break it down even further, starting with how a suit jacket should fit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-how-should-a-suit-jacket-fit-breaking-it-down\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Should_a_Suit_Jacket_Fit_Breaking_It_Down\"><\/span>How Should a Suit Jacket Fit? Breaking It Down<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_574712\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-574712\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-574712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wear-a-Suit-With-a-T-shirt.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wear-a-Suit-With-a-T-shirt.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wear-a-Suit-With-a-T-shirt-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wear-a-Suit-With-a-T-shirt-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wear-a-Suit-With-a-T-shirt-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wear-a-Suit-With-a-T-shirt-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wear-a-Suit-With-a-T-shirt-590x590.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wear-a-Suit-With-a-T-shirt-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-574712\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The shoulders are the most crucial consideration in how a suit jacket should fit. Look at the head of the jacket sleeves, where the top of the sleeves connects to the shoulders and the rest of the jacket. If it\u2019s creating a horn-like tip because of slack, it\u2019s too big. If there\u2019s a divot just beneath the sleeve head, it\u2019s too small. Plus, you\u2019ll unlikely be able to lift your arms comfortably. You want a strong, secure, and mobile fit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-collar-fit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collar Fit<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Next, your jacket collar should sit against your shirt collar. They should touch lightly, the way your shirt collar should rest lightly but securely on your neck. You want to avoid having a huge gap between your collars. If you had to choose between a jacket collar that\u2019s too tight versus too loose, having one that\u2019s too tight will be harder to spot. However, the collar may bunch and fold and feel uncomfortable.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-body-fit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Body Fit<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you want a looser jacket fit, you want the sides of the body to go straight down, creating a boxy look. This fit looks more natural with double-breasted suits than single-breasted ones. Still, as mentioned earlier, all lines should be clean and neat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you want a slimmer cut, the sides will sit closer to your body and invert just a bit as the lines go from your ribs to your waist. You don\u2019t want it so tight that folds emanate from the top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/how-to-button-suit\/\" data-lasso-id=\"536790\">buttoned-up button<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The body should fall past the waist, with the hem sitting just at the top of the seat. Stand with your back straight but relaxed and your arms to the side. If the jacket covers your entire seat, then it\u2019s too long. If it exposes it completely, it\u2019s too short.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-sleeve-fit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sleeve Fit<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_8692\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8692\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Burgundy-suit-with-black-watch.jpg\" alt=\"Burgundy suit with black watch\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Burgundy-suit-with-black-watch.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Burgundy-suit-with-black-watch-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Burgundy-suit-with-black-watch-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Burgundy-suit-with-black-watch-1024x722.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Burgundy-suit-with-black-watch-1440x1015.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Burgundy-suit-with-black-watch-1140x804.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Burgundy-suit-with-black-watch-720x508.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Burgundy-suit-with-black-watch-652x460.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Burgundy-suit-with-black-watch-570x402.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Burgundy-suit-with-black-watch-360x254.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Burgundy-suit-with-black-watch-180x127.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8692\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The jacket sleeve should expose just a little bit of your shirt cuff underneath it. You\u2019ll want the cuff exposure to hover around half an inch, more or less. For most of us, this often means that the sleeve hem stops just above your wrist\u2019s large bone. Even if you choose to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/suit-with-t-shirt\/\" data-lasso-id=\"536791\">wear a suit with a T-shirt<\/a> and you won\u2019t see a shirt cuff underneath, keep this sleeve length in mind.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-how-should-suit-pants-fit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Should_Suit_Pants_Fit\"><\/span>How Should Suit Pants Fit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_528335\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-528335\" style=\"width: 1340px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-528335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pants-try-on-garment.jpeg\" alt=\"Pants try on garment\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pants-try-on-garment.jpeg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pants-try-on-garment-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pants-try-on-garment-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pants-try-on-garment-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-528335\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Again, all that matters here is that the lines are clean throughout. You don\u2019t want excessive wrinkles around your seat, near your kneecaps, or by your hips. Horizontal wrinkles just under the seat means the pants are too tight or desperately need a steam. If there are sags just beneath your seat, it means it\u2019s too loose. In the latter case, a tailor can easily take that part of the trousers in.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you want a looser fit, just make sure there\u2019s just a singular, slight break just above your shoe. This means there\u2019s a small horizontal crease right above the hem of the pants. Typically, you want a higher waist to ensure a neat silhouette with a looser suit pant. This is an old-fashioned look that\u2019s come back in recent years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you want a slimmer pant, just make sure that it isn\u2019t too skinny. This means that the fabric around your kneecaps doesn\u2019t bunch up and get stuck when you sit down and stand up. You\u2019ll have to adjust it every time you sit and stand or go up and down stairs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_8702\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8702\" style=\"width: 1240px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Suit-trousers-partial-break.jpg\" alt=\"Suit trousers partial break\" width=\"1240\" height=\"888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Suit-trousers-partial-break.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Suit-trousers-partial-break-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Suit-trousers-partial-break-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Suit-trousers-partial-break-1024x733.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Suit-trousers-partial-break-1140x816.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Suit-trousers-partial-break-720x516.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Suit-trousers-partial-break-652x467.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Suit-trousers-partial-break-570x408.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Suit-trousers-partial-break-360x258.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Suit-trousers-partial-break-180x129.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8702\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You still want the hem to stop right at your shoe, though there may or may not be a break, depending on how slim you want it. You don\u2019t want your socks exposed when standing with your back straight and relaxed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>These are the two acceptable classic extremes when it comes to pant fit. Of course, you can do anything in between. Don\u2019t go too far past either when you\u2019re going for a professional, non-trendy look.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>So, what about the best suits for short guys? How can we smaller men optimize our tailoring?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-best-suits-for-short-guys-details-colors-patterns\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Suits_for_Short_Guys_Details_Colors_Patterns\"><\/span>Best Suits for Short Guys: Details, Colors, Patterns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_8051\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8051\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8051\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Vulture-Suits-review-e1682111501477.jpg\" alt=\"Vulture Suits review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Vulture-Suits-review-e1682111501477.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Vulture-Suits-review-e1682111501477-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Vulture-Suits-review-e1682111501477-768x988.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Vulture-Suits-review-e1682111501477-796x1024.jpg 796w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Vulture-Suits-review-e1682111501477-1194x1536.jpg 1194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8051\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re a smaller, thinner guy, I highly implore you to pay attention to the chest of the suit jacket. It\u2019s important that there isn\u2019t a ton of room there. Otherwise, you\u2019re going to fall into the classic kid-in-dad\u2019s-clothes trap.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Often, guys wear suit jackets with too much room in the chest. We see this issue all the time with short and slender guys. Jackets are sized based on the circumference of a man\u2019s chest. So a 38R is made for an average-height guy with a 38\u2033 chest, and a 38S is made for a shorter guy with a 38\u2033 chest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Next, darker colors are the best for petite men&#8217;s suits. Hues like navy, black, brown, charcoal, and dark olive can create the illusion of height. Even if your goal isn\u2019t to look taller, it\u2019s more flattering because it brings out your best features.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>I know that some of us shorter, slimmer men aren\u2019t always happy with being slim. But, clothes drape more cleanly on our body types. Every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/male-body-types\/\" data-lasso-id=\"536792\">body type<\/a> has its pros and cons, and this is one of our benefits. Slimmer fits are also better on smaller guys. When clothing follows the contours of your body, meaning there\u2019s little to no break in the pants, it looks more intentional. Additionally, dark, classic suits just look great on us.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>I\u2019m not saying you can\u2019t go for lighter colors. Of course, darker colors are most appropriate in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/winter-suit-buying-guide\/\" data-lasso-id=\"536793\">the winter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/how-to-wear-a-suit-in-cold\/\" data-lasso-id=\"536794\">cold weather<\/a>. But, if you\u2019re going to go for a summer suit, monochromes are the most flattering \u2014 full tan suits or full cream suits.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As far as patterns go, stick to vertical lines, like pinstripes, or subtle, small-scale patterns, like those in a classic Glen check suit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-men-s-suits-for-stocky-men\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mens_Suits_for_Stocky_Men\"><\/span>Men\u2019s Suits for Stocky Men<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_524476\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-524476\" style=\"width: 1333px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-524476 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Style-for-short-stout-men.jpg\" alt=\"Style for short stout men\" width=\"1333\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Style-for-short-stout-men.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Style-for-short-stout-men-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Style-for-short-stout-men-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Style-for-short-stout-men-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Style-for-short-stout-men-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Style-for-short-stout-men-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1333px) 100vw, 1333px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-524476\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by s_bukley \/ Depositphotos.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The best men\u2019s suits for stocky men follow many of the same guidelines as ones for skinny, short guys. As always, the best options are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/made-to-measure-suiting-guide\/\" data-lasso-id=\"536795\">made-to-measure<\/a>, tailored, and bespoke suits. A well-fitted piece of tailoring helps cut any excess fabric that isn\u2019t flattering on stocky builds. Again, avoid big, bold patterns, and go for medium to dark suits.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Additionally, a single-breasted, two-button jacket will highlight your shoulders and elongate your torso. Meanwhile, a mid or high-rise pant will add visual length to your legs, bringing balance to your entire silhouette. I also recommend going for narrow or standard lapels. Huge lapels will create a zoot suit effect, making you look stockier than you are.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Short, wide guys have a natural strength and sturdiness about them. It\u2019s a great quality! By following most of these guidelines, you can really spotlight that quality.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-short-suits-for-men\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short_Suits_for_Men\"><\/span>Short Suits for Men<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_589289\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-589289\" style=\"width: 592px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-589289 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Karlton-petting-a-dog.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"592\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Karlton-petting-a-dog.jpg 592w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Karlton-petting-a-dog-173x300.jpg 173w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-589289\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by s_bukley \/ Depositphotos.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Ever since Thom Browne, dress shorts have become increasingly common. This is more of a cool, fashion-forward look. It isn\u2019t usually appropriate in offices or formal events. However, dress shorts are a great item to have since you can wear them casually.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Moreover, the broken suit with shorts is a common staple in island and vacation culture. The navy blazer with Madras shorts combo is a classic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/ivy-league-style\/\" data-lasso-id=\"536796\">Ivy style<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/old-money-aesthetic\/\" data-lasso-id=\"536797\">old money aesthetic<\/a> staple. You can also opt for a full summer linen suit with shorts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Your shorts hem should stop right at the top of your kneecaps at the longest. Going anywhere from one inch to three inches above your knee provides a natural look. Your legs will look longer the more of them you expose. So, for shorter men, you\u2019ll opt for a pair in the 5-7\u201d range. For short suits for small guys, say under 5\u20198\u201d, the optimum inseam is seven inches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Do you still have questions about suits for small men (or short guys)? No problem. Here are the most common. We have covered a lot of this in detail already. However, you can use these answers as quick references!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-which-suit-is-best-for-short-guys\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Suit Is Best for Short Guys?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The most flattering suits for short guys are those that are slightly slim but not skinny. Darker and medium-colored suits are also ideal. If you\u2019re going to wear patterns, stick to vertical lines and small-scale compositions instead of large patterns.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-how-do-you-wear-a-suit-if-you-re-short\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do You Wear a Suit if You&#8217;re Short?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Just as any man would, you want a well-fitting suit. Again, dark colors and fits in the slim family are best. However, it\u2019s important that your pant break is little to non-existent and that there isn\u2019t excess room in your jacket\u2019s chest area.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-do-suits-look-good-on-short-people\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Suits Look Good on Short People?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Yes, suits look great on short people. Because of their structure, usually classic cut and dark palette, suits are flattering for short and skinny guys and short and stout guys.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion-suit-up-soldier\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Suit_Up_Soldier\"><\/span>Conclusion: Suit Up, Soldier<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>And that wraps up our explainer on suits for short men. Your suit is good to go as long as you have a clean-lined silhouette, well-fitted shoulders, and a neat drape. Most short men will need to get their suits tailored. Really, though, all men should get their suits tailored anyway.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Some best practices for shorter guys include going for darker colors, slimmer fits, smaller chests, and smaller patterns.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em><strong>Questions? Comments? 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