How do I style pants for men with short legs?
There are many considerations to make when choosing pants as a shorter man. In terms of the pants themselves, avoid any cropped or cuffed pants. Rather, opt for an inseam that touches the top of your shoe and has a slight break over it. Next, avoid wearing jeans or pants that are too baggy. Unfortunately, many traditional brands make their jeans for guys that are taller than us so jeans are too long and too baggy. If you’re looking for the best style of jeans for short men, see our article here!
After you have a pair of great-fitting pants, we want to make sure that the rest of the outfit looks just as polished.
First, make sure that your shirt, jacket, or blazer is the correct length. Wearing a top that is too long will cut off your legs and make them look shorter. Wearing a belt, socks, and shoes that are a similar color to your pants will elongate and accentuate your legs.
After you have a pair of great-fitting pants, we want to make sure that the rest of the outfit looks just as polished, so check out our article on dressing up a pair of jeans and our ultimate guide on pants for short men.
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