Tall stature is an advantage that everyone envies, but when it comes to ready-to-wear clothing that is sized according to average standards and centered on volume, it can be difficult to choose the right items, and sometimes the shortness can make the garment look unbalanced. In this issue, we focus on “tall” men and introduce styling tips that make the most of their height, coordination of tall men from overseas, and recommended items!
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What is the standard of height for men?
According to the “Results of the Physical Condition Survey,” the second part of the 2022 National Health and Nutrition Survey report released by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the average height of men aged 20 and over was 167.7 cm, and the average height of men aged 20 to 29 was 171.5 cm. (*The surveys for 2020 and 2021 were cancelled due to the impact of the new coronavirus infection. The “standard of height for Japanese males” that we use in our daily lives is not defined anywhere, and it is a matter of feeling, but it would be appropriate to define a height of 180 cm, about 10 cm taller than the average height, as tall. From the perspective of a woman whose average height is approximately 158 cm, even 175 cm, which is almost 20 cm taller than the average height, may be considered taller than the average height.
Trivia: The average height of Japanese people is growing!
According to a survey of male students at Tokyo Imperial University (now the University of Tokyo), height increased by 3.1 cm during the 30 years from the 1910s to the 1940s. In the case of adult men, the height was 157 cm in the Edo period (1603-1867), but it has been analyzed that the height has rapidly increased since the Meiji period (1868-1912).
What items suit tall men?
What suits tall men are items that accentuate their style depending on the length of the garment. Long coats, long cardigans, and oversized outerwear in general are suitable for tall men. For bottoms, wide pants, baggy jeans, and loose-fitting pants with a loose silhouette will surely help you achieve a coordination that makes the most of your good style.
It’s a privilege for tall men to be able to enjoy coordinating outfits that look like they came straight off the runway of a collection!
The longer the length of any of the above items, the more elegant the silhouette and the more fluid the drape. In particular, wide-leg bottoms, which are in vogue, have a well-proportioned hem, allowing for styling similar to that of Balenciaga, Gucci, Celine, and other high fashion brands that lead the mode. Oversized outerwear and wide-leg pants, which have been popular trends in recent years, are mostly suitable for tall men.
Are there any items that do not suit tall men?
As you can see in the videos of shows and lookbooks of foreign brands, most of the men’s models are tall, even in these days when diversity is sought after. It is not too much to say that there is no item that does not suit tall men.
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The only thing you need to be careful about is choosing the right size!
The only crying point for tall men, who are considered to look good in all kinds of clothing, is that they are limited in the sizes that fit their physiques. Oversized clothes that fit too tight or pants that are unintentionally half the length are a problem unique to tall men.
For tall men who need larger sizes than the usual S, M, and L, one option is to use outlet malls such as YOOX, where large sizes are often sold at unbeatable prices. In many cases, items from famous designers and maison brands can be purchased at nearly half the market price.
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As for the length of pants, although it takes some time and effort, it can be solved by choosing unfinished pants that are made to be hemmed and adjusting them. In recent years, Azabu Tailor, famous for its custom-made suits, has begun offering custom-made denim pants and leather jackets, lowering the barriers to having items other than suits made to order.
Six examples of tall men’s coordinates!
Cordage #1 “A tall men’s winter coordinate of a chester coat with a modest pattern assertion and a denim jacket layered over it.”
If tall men want to coordinate patterned items with their outfits, it is important to choose items with modest patterns, such as the coat shown in this snapshot. If the pattern is multicolored, large, or contrasting, the tall man’s height may be a disadvantage, and the pattern may be too strong, making him stand out. It is best to choose a pattern with a modest assertion that serves as a subtle accent and blends in with the coordination.
Fay Checkered Chester Coat
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Coordinate #2: “Skillfully differentiate the men’s winter coordinate by layering different lengths of clothing to take advantage of your height.
This men’s coordination emphasizes layers of different textures by inserting a beige shirt between a textured gray long chester coat and a black turtleneck knit. The rest of the outfit, including the slack-faced pants, is made up of blackish items except for the shirt, emphasizing the vertical silhouette. The gray sneakers with fluorescent-colored laces as a hint of a hint of a different color are also a nice touch.
THERE WAS ONE Long Coat
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Coordinate (3): “A men’s coordinate that only a tall man can create by tightening the waist belt of the coat higher to help elongate the legs.
An oversized belted coat with a modest checkered pattern that looks plain or textured from a bird’s eye view was chosen for a smart look that is only possible with a tall figure, with a waist belt that is cinched high to help elongate the legs. Although it is a masculine double-breasted oversized coat with a wide collar, it is styled with a relaxed feel with drop shoulders that do not give a sense of harshness. The choice of skinny pants that give the silhouette a crisp look is also GOOD!
JUUN.J long coat
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Coordinate 4: “If tall men want to coordinate wide pants, the right thing to do is not to roll them up but to make a tamari at the hem with full-length pants.
If tall men want to coordinate with the wide-leg pants that are the mainstream of today’s bottoms, the right thing to do is to wear them loose at the full length without rolling them up, creating a tamari look at the hem. As you can see in the videos and lookbooks of the shows of the trend-leading high brands, wide-leg pants and baggy jeans are generally left full-length and not rolled up at all. Moreover, when tall men adjust the length to a shorter length, they look short and unbalanced. Be careful not to roll up your jeans, as this will not take advantage of your good style and may make your outfit look dowdy and unrefined.
KENZO Wide Pants
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Coordinate 5: “A casual look for tall men that emphasizes style by combining short-length outerwear and slim tapered pants.
This casual coordinate for tall men emphasizes style with short-length outerwear and slim tapered pants, while the entire body is austere with tone-on-tone, dull grayish items. The white fur on the hood of the outerwear, the white T-shirt flashed, and the white All Star low cut by Play Comme des Garcons x Converse set on the feet create an open look so that the dull color does not look plain, and the gray gradation is accentuated in this outfit. While long-length outerwear such as long coats and long cardigans are often recommended for tall men, short-length outerwear of this kind is actually a strong option. Aim for style enhancement by pairing it with pants that accentuate the slim silhouette of the legs.
MOOSE KNUCKLES Hooded Bomber Jacket/Down Jacket
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Coordinate ⑥ “Tied-up charcoal gray double suit with black wool long trench coat emphasizes the vertical silhouette of a tall man.
A black wool long trench coat that looks as if it was tailored for tall men is paired with a charcoal gray double suit that is tied up. The coat is worn with the upper collar lifted to create a cozy look and emphasize the vertical silhouette. The double long trench coat with its high design looks great because of the tall men’s styling. The suit also suits him well.
forme d’expression wool trench coat
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