![]() “Small” and “medium” clothes don’t fit small and medium men. Most of these shirts would fit perfectly if I were two or three inches taller, and there are plenty of guys who are shorter than me. I mean, this is crazy. Oh, what the hell, let’s go to Target: Button up, Henley and V-Neck from Target Why is Ben Sherman making shirts for such a specific body type but ignoring the millions of men below average height? Ralph Lauren is no better: Ralph Lauren Small Polo Shirt So who would this shirt fit? A very thin 5’10” man. I’m no fitness model, but I’m relatively built for my size, and this shirt is tight on me, but WAY too long. What’s funny about this Ben Sherman polo shirt is that it fits very snug in the arms and chest. Fingers crossed: Shame on you, Calvin Klein. Ok, found some small shirts from Calvin Klein, Ben Sherman and Ralph Lauren. What about the department stores? Well, it took awhile to even find a small shirt at Lord & Taylor: No, this is not the big and tall section. They do make extra small sizes, but many are sold exclusively online, so I could only try on smalls. The button up and sweater are too big all around: Banana Republic Polo, Button Up and Sweater While the polo almost fits, it’s still a bit too long. How about one of my favorites (for pants, that is), Banana Republic? Crew slim fit washed shirt is at least three inches too long when it’s worn untucked (as it’s meant to be worn). It didn’t look good tucked, either. ![]() ![]() Crew XS Button Upįor example, this “extra small” J. Most places didn’t even stock small sizes – some didn’t even have mediums left on the racks – and the small sizes that were available were too big. I left three hours later, angry and very disappointed in major retailers (even some of my favorite stores). Didn’t really need anything particular, just felt like trying on some new clothes. Sometimes, though, I can’t ignore the fact men under 5’8″ are blatantly underserved by the retail clothing industry. It’s both mind-boggling and infuriating when you really think about it. See also: How to Find Affordable Clothes That Actually Fit But, in general, I try not to get frustrated or dwell on these unfortunate facts of life. We often spend more money on alterations or custom clothing than our taller counterparts. Sure, us smaller gents have to put in more effort when it comes to clothing. Now, I try to maintain a positive attitude. That’s why I started this blog – to help men who are below average height dress better by getting into clothes that fit well. Short men, in particular, have a hard time finding clothes that fit properly off the rack. Men who don’t have average builds need to work a lot harder to dress well. I know this headline is a little ridiculous, but I wanted to get your attention. The vast majority of clothing retailers completely ignore men under 5’8″.
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