Introduction

In part one of our guide to dressing as a tall man, we outlined some general guidelines that this body type should adhere to in order to balance their often long and lean frame.

Although personal taste will dictate the way you dress or your personal style, depending on your body type there are also certain techniques that can be adopted to highlight the parts of your body you feel most comfortable with, whilst shifting attention away from those parts you don’t.

Tall men should look to break up the vertical lines and ‘linear’ silhouette produced naturally by their body – this helps to keep the upper and lower halves in proportion.

We will now aim to completely break down the tall man’s ideal wardrobe; detailing the key pieces that should be considered and providing inspiration as to how these can be paired together to create stylish and interesting looks.

Jackets & Blazers

When considering jackets or blazers, be sure to focus on fit, then let fashion follow suit.

The length of a jacket often depends on many variables, such as personal style, type of outerwear and its function. Bearing in mind the principles we outlined in part one of this guide, it is important that you look to break up the vertical silhouette and balance your frame.

For example, those with long torsos and shorter legs would be advised to opt for cropped jackets or those that finish around waist level. These create a clear distinction between your top and bottom half and can be combined with other key pieces, such as statement belts/trousers, to ensure the vertical line is broken effectively. An on trend bomber complete with cuffed waist would be perfect for achieving this.

For those with longer legs, a mid-thigh length piece of outerwear, such as a classic lightweight mac or trench, would split your silhouette slightly further down; deceiving the eye into thinking your top and bottom half are completely in proportion.