You’ve been short shrifted!
I’m 5-foot-5, 125 pounds. If you’re anywhere in that neighborhood (that is, short and slim) there’s no better proof that the Clothing Gods don’t accept your kind than when you step into a dressing room and close the door behind you. Trying to buy clothes off the rack can be an exasperating experience for small men; it would be easy to conclude that the reason designers don’t make anything your size is because your body is just plain odd. You literally don’t fit in.
When it comes to clothing, for far too long short men have been short shrifted. But there are clothes out there that fit you. It’s just a question of tracking them down. That’s why I’m here. On Short Shrifted, I’ll be posting about designers, shops, tailoring and fitting tips for small guys — connecting you to the clothes and the style that best fit you.
May 7th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Okay, so I am really late but I just have to say two things.
1) This is a great idea for a blog. I plan to read all through to see if I can find things of use to me. (That’s why I’m way back here.)
2) My first thought when I saw your height/weight up there was “HAH! I have you beat in shortness.” Just a tiny bit though. I’m 5′4 and weigh 128 lbs. I think that might be a weird reaction.
Anyway, thanks for making the blog.
May 19th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Alexander – Thanks so much, man! Love that you’re starting at “the beginning.”