The 5 tips every tall man should know

1. Lighter colors add width to a narrow frame. 

2. A two-button suit works great on a tall man — as long as the suit has relatively high-cut lapels. 

3. Just because you’re tall doesn’t mean you need an extra-long suit size. Try on a long first.

4. Keep the amount of cuff you show to a minimum.

5. Ask for a decent amount of break in your trousers, so your long legs don’t look too long. 

Don’ts 

1 Don’t buy suits with oversize, padded shoulders. They swallow you up, making you look frailer, not bigger.

2. Don’t wear extra-slim ties. You need ties with a bit of width so they won’t appear to elongate your torso.