Guys, you share some of our same struggles – vertical challenges, horizontal challenges… It’s just as important for you to know some easy ways to elongate and slim your shape. In the course of working with clients, I’ve noticed a few things. These are the three most common style mistakes guys are making that can really date your look, add on several unwanted pounds, and make you look short!

Personal Stylist Houston Natalie Weakly Three Most Common Men's Style Mistakes

Square-toed shoes

Let me gently suggest this is no longer a go-to shape to have in your closet. Nothing can date a look or chop off several inches of height faster than a blunt-toe shoe!

Natalie Weakly Personal Stylist Houston Three Men's Fashion Mistakes Square-Toed Shoe

Instead of this clunky style, try a slimming tapered toe. Before you panic thinking I’m asking you to put on the dress shoe equivalent of roach killers (yes, this is a Houston/Texas thing), there are many variations between square and point toe!

Personal Stylist Houston Natalie Weakly Three Most Common Men's Style Mistakes Boots

Roach Killers ;-)

These options below are two great options that not only extend the legline, making you look taller but they are also a more sophisticated, dressy style.

Natalie Weakly Personal Stylist Houston Three Men's Fashion Mistakes Tapered-Toe Shoe Option Two Natalie Weakly Personal Stylist Houston Three Men's Fashion Mistakes Tapered-Toe Shoe

Long Shorts

It’s summer but in Houston shorts are in season practically year round. What styles are the best regardless of your height? A knee-length or shorter version! Long shorts really make your legs look short and with the current men’s style trend of shorter-than-usual shorts look a bit more outdated than usual.

Personal Stylist Houston Natalie Weakly Three Most Common Men's Style Mistakes Long Shorts

Aim for a short that hits at the knee or higher. The inches you take away from your short length are instantly added to your height! J Crew has a great selection of length varieties.

Personal Stylist Houston Natalie Weakly Three Most Common Men's Style Mistakes Shorts

Relaxed Thigh Pants

If you have been avoiding buying pants for a while, you certainly have a few pairs of relaxed thigh pants in your closet.

You don’t need to go all the way to a skinny jean but removing some of the extra material on the thigh instantly slims and lengths your look. If you are athletic and are thinking you have no options other than relaxed-thigh pants, great news! I’ve worked with several athletic builds and have yet to strike out on dress pants, jeans, and casual wear – there are great options available.

As always, fit pants to your widest spot – whether that’s waist or thighs and then tailor as needed for a sophisticated, flattering style.

Are you making these style mistakes? Notice a few other common options I’ve missed? Jump over to Facebook and tell me!