How to Look Taller as a Man

It's not easy being a vertically challenged man. People heartlessly jab you with names and jokes about your height. Your shortness limits your dating choices and may even affect employment and promotions. There are ways to look taller as a man.

Instructions

1. Wear one color to look taller as a man. The best choice is black because it has a slimming effect that makes your body look elongated.

2. Choose clothing with vertical stripes or patterns.

3. Buy pants with a natural waist to give a continuous line from waist to toes, but don't wear pants too high. Pants that stop at the shoes' instep give the legs the illusion of greater length.

4. Pick materials that are lighter weight so you don't have the bulk that makes you look heavier and shorter. Form-fitting clothes give you a streamlined look and make you look taller as a man.

5. Increase your height with higher heeled shoes such as western boots. Don't wear pants that allow your socks to show.

6. Add height to your appearance with increasers or high heel insoles inside your shoes. Purchase increasers or insole products in stores that sell foot care products and on the Internet.

7. Draw attention to the upper part of your body with a hat; a high hat will make you look taller. Wear short hair that does not hide your neck, and don't wear turtleneck shirts or sweaters.

Tips & Warnings

• Stand straight with your shoulders back, hold your head high and walk with confidence to look taller as a man.

Resources

• Look taller with shoe increasers found on Tall Men Shoes.com.