• Try to avoid belts, particularly in contrasting colours. These stop the eyes from scanning up the body quickly by adding a horizontal break (remember, vertical is your friend).
• Shorts and short-sleeved shirts can accentuate your shorter limbs, so where possible opt for linen trousers and roll long sleeves using the Italian method. Of course, wearing shorts is often unavoidable in high summer, so keep an eye out for styles that are cut a little higher to give the appearance of longer legs.
• When it comes to shirts, if the hem passes your hipbone, tuck it in, or wear a different shirt. Anything longer than this will shorten your legs.
• Don’t let your height rule your life. Remember, for every short man wanting to be taller, there’s a tall man wanting to be shorter.

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