![]() ![]() But the damage is so much worse for shorter guys. First of all, they don’t work on any guy. The most important thing to remember is to avoid baggy pants. Keep in mind, there’s no standard definition of “slim” or “skinny” so these terms vary widely between brands. Here, we have an example of slim-fit jeans on the left and “skinny” jeans on the right (both from a brand with relatively conservative cuts). So, as a rule, remove as much fabric from the equation as you can without your jeans pulling tight across your skin. Skinny fits, as long as they’re not actually skin tight, visually lengthen your leg. ![]() The actual fit varies widely from one brand to the next. “Skinny” usually doesn’t mean skin tight. If you aren’t a stocky gent and have what we call in the biz, “chicken legs,’’ you may want to check out a skinny-fit. If you really do have m-a-s-s-i-v-e t-h-i-g-h-s then you’ll want to check out athletic fit or tapered fit jeans. Many slim-fit jeans just taper toward the bottom, removing some of that extra fabric that’s only making you look shorter and stockier. This just makes short guys look shorter (and stocky guys look stockier). Oftentimes, relaxed-fit jeans cover the thighs but leave a ton of extra fabric around the calves. Slim-fit jeans work for stocky guys, too. “Athletic fit” jeans are similar to slim fit jeans they have a noticeable taper through the leg. The big thighs and broad shoulders don’t seem like they’d do too well in anything “slim fit.” A lot of us shorter gents are stocky, too. Maybe you’ve never considered yourself a slim guy. ![]() Not a good look, either! How Jeans Should Fit (on Shorter Men)Īt TMM, we’re strong believers that “slim fit” jeans are the best option for most guys. On the other hand, if you buy too far into the skinny jean style, you’ll look like your pants are painted on. Outerwear for Shorter Men: The Ultimate Guide Are you enjoying this article? You might want to read this one next: ![]()
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