This is a collection of all of the best places to find clothes for short men (last updated June 2020).
This list doesn't include major apparel brands that happen to carry a few items that work for shorter gents.
Instead, the brands listed on this page specialize in clothing for men who are below average height.
Some of them have actual brick and mortar stores, some operate online, and some do both.
This list will be updated as new companies are founded.
If you know of any brands that aren't listed on this page, please mention them in the comments section at the bottom of the page.
If I've had the chance to review any of these brands, I'll include a link to that review in the table below.
Here's a legend for the price point column:
- $ = Many items less than $25
- $$ = Many items less than $75
- $$$ = Many items less than $100
- $$$$ = Most items over $100
| Name | Summary | Price Point | Year Founded | Retail Location | Review | Online Store (Y/N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash & Erie | Everyday clothes designed for guys 5'8" and below | $$ | 2015 | n/a | Ash & Erie review | Yes |
| Peter Manning | Classic American clothing for "not so tall" men | $$$ | 2011 | New York, NY | Peter Manning review | Yes |
| Jax Everett (out of business) | Premium clothes tailored to fit men 5'9" and under | $$$$ | 2014 | n/a | Jax Everett review | Yes |
| For the Fit | Clothes designed for tall men and short men | $ | 2005 | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Jimmy Au's | The original short men's clothing store | $$$$ | 1982 | Beverly Hills, CA | Jimmy Au's review | No |
| Sharp Casualwear (out of business) | Casual shirts for men 5'8" and under | $$ | 2015 | n/a | Sharp Casualwear review | Yes |
| Robbie Brown | Clothing for men up to 5'8" | ??? | 2016 | Toronto, Canada | n/a | No |
If you know of any other brands that specifically make clothes for shorter men, please send me a Tweet or email (brock at themodestman dot com), and I'll add it to the list.
Great list! I would add “Express” to this list, especially for a good selection of conservative dress apparel.
Yes! Express has sizes “in store” that run down to XS. It’s my favorite Brand and I recommend it to everyone! Especially my short friends at church who have no style! : /
Ross is a great place to stop by maybe once a month, I usually find a gem or two each time I go.
Nice. Yeah, I stop by Nordstrom Rack every now and then. Usually good for a couple of tees, sometimes outerwear or even shoes.
My concern is where to fing shirts the right length for a man 5’7″….. Id like it to be a reasonable price also….
If you have a smaller waist, I’d recommend going to the boys section. Not only are they a bit shorter, but they’re cheaper too. Old Navy is pretty good since their sizes go up to size 18 which is about a 32-34 inch waist. Another option I’d say would be to shop online. Often online says what size of inseam the shorts are. Either that or you could get your shorts hemmed shorter or even ask someone to see you a pair so they fit you perfectly. I sew my own shorts sometimes and it works for me. I hope these tips helped.
I’m 5’7″ and have been very happy with both Peter Manning and Ash and Erie. Length has been perfect. Nice quality. PM is maybe higher quality fabrics, but I do like the variety of patterns/colors at A&E. For dress shirts I’ve also gone made to measure with Proper Cloth and ShirtsMyWay. All good options. Not CHEAP, but totally worth it to get a few good items that fit well IMO.
Although the style at American Eagle is typically a bit too young for me, they have great fitting jeans, khakis, and shorts all at very reasonable prices. Im 5’6″ with an athletic build and I find the slim straight jeans fit very good. They have a couple of dark washes that you can wear to the office.
Also, I find that Brooks Brothers dress shirts in the slim or extra slim fit pretty well. They’re pricey but the quality is great and they are most definitely non-iron.
Definitely Pac-Sun for your next bathing suit. Super modern fits in that store nowadays.
None of you sound to short to me. My husband is 5’1. We have a terrible time finding slacks or any kind of pant. Do you know?
I am 5’2″ / 127lbs and have had pretty good luck with getting pants / jeans at the Gap (online). There are so many options (ex: slim, regular, tailored, etc…) so I will go into the store and try them on to figure out the right fit for waist, rise and cut. Then I go online and order them in my length since they normally do not have them in the store.
I’m 5’3″, I understand the pants struggle.
5’3 seems like im caught between size’s
Ummm absolutely nothing in Pacsun fits me. Their small was like a dress on me.
I’ve only really bought their pants recently. But this page needs to be updated. Any favorite brands for you?
You should check Zara man they have smaller sizes and fit very well. Also, very stylish!
My biggest challenge at 5’4″ and 165 is pants and jeans, who makes a 32 waist and 28 inseam. When you buy a longer pant and tailor it down the legs look like stove pipes, short stumpy stove pipes
Check out Peter Manning NYC!
Thaku’s Mens Wear. They’re selection is diverse and stylish. Just spreading awareness…
Very few short sleeve shirts from this group. Some polos and tee-shirts, but I am looking for some casual short sleeve button up shirts, camp shirts, shirts that can be worn untucked. Everyone sells long sleeves. I don’t wear long sleeves in the summer and am looking for some nice shirts The ones I buy in stores I have to pay to have hemmed.
Amen,I’m in S Florida,growing shorter with age and my untucked shirts are looking like dresses. I have a closet full of great shirts that my wife says look ridiculous but I refuse to tuck and belt.
Anyone know where to find pajama sets for short men?
Short husband: 5′ 5″; 42 inch waist, 28 inch length for slacks, which I can find and alter. However, he needs size 20 inch neck because of a growth there, but only 34 inch sleeves. Absolutely is chubby in chest, but doesn’t need the Large and Tall shirts. Is professor, needs some reasonably priced shirts, long and short sleeved.
Very hard when you are short and muscular. Jeans are the hardest when you have to buy a waist 4″ larger in order to get your legs to fit. This weekend I was talking forever in a dressing room trying to peel off pants that were stuck at my calves. I am in Canada if anyone has any online stores to suggest that will ship to Toronto area. There is Browns (shortmanbrowns.com) but their is not a lot of items for casual or for example you can only pickup sports shirt at the physical store. It is great for business wear.
Thank you for this list! At 5’4, 137 pounds with an athletic build, it is almost impossible to find clothes that fit me well. For chain stores I have the most luck at Express as well. Sometimes their slim fit shirts will still be too long and bunch up weird, but it is better than most places where I might as well be wearing a giant garbage bag with their “small” shirts. Occasionally I will find a slim fit in JCpennys, that fits me ok, usually by JFferrar.
Hi All! I’m Robbie Brown and have what I think is the best shop for short men in Canada. Check us out at robbiebrown.ca and stop by next time you’re in Toronto, I would love to meet you. Join Brock in following us on instagram #robbiebrown.ca
Hats off to The Modest Man for giving us a forum for conversation.
The Gap has xs shirts and sweaters. Was gonna mention Brown’s in Toronto but Robbie brown beat me to it.
My husband is 5’3 and 125lbs it’s so hard to find clothes that fits him, MEXX had a good fitting but they closed 2yrs ago, now we’re stuck with Gstar and their $$$ we sometimes find shirts at the gap and banana republic but very rare. The problem is always the length of the sleeves even it’s slim fit it’s still long. I was able to convince him to get jeans at American eagle they fit him very well. We live in montreal and jackets are a must during winter its so hard to find one with a good fit we’re going to the states soon and will check jcrew but from what i see online their also $$$ I wish there will be an affordable Canadian brand.
I’m 5’5″, 145. I went another route and found a good, reasonably priced, seamstress. That’s really the best option. I buy most of my clothes from Banana Republic on sale, and then have them altered. Many of these places that offer clothes for shorter men either have a very limited selection, or they’re high priced. I do find the 38 S, slim fit blazers fit me well at BR, but all of the shirt arm lengths are too long. If you’re wider, small sizes and slim fit won’t work. There’s nothing like having clothes that fit you well, not only for comfort, but it just looks a hundred times better.
I’m 5’3″ 145 and use dress shirts for work every day. Once the Classix dress shirt with 32 inch sleeves with neck sizes (16.5 for me) were discontinued, I looked everywhere for replacements. My time cant be wasted. Rather than spend the excessive time to find a shirt with the same proportions and save a couple bucks, I went to an online custom shirt store that has a tailor that travels around the country. He measures, you go through the fabric swatches, and the shirt maker is in Hong Kong. Quality workmanship in the fabric/patterns/build details of your choice were well worth the $85-95 per shirt (they also have multi-shirt specials). They do jackets, suits, etc. as well. Now I’ve begun to notice if someone has tailored clothes. It’s the combination of fit, fabric, and details that make the difference. Anyone with smaller proportions knows what an effort it is to find something only to have to settle on less than what you want. This way you don’t compromise.
Which online custom shirt store please? My husband tried one and it didn’t work out even though he sent measurements taken from from a professional tailor here.
Nordstrom sell pants with a 7″ inseam.
Do you mean shorts?
Nordstrom shorts with 7″ inseam. In Scottsdale Az and perhaps online.
Short swimwear is brutal to find also unless you are willing to drop $200 +. However it is super easy to find in Europe so stock up when you are there. For example, Quicksilver boardshorts are a style I like. State-side the inseams available start around 10″ (thats calf length for me!). However, in most European countries the same company also sells the exact same style and fabrics in 5″ and 6″ inseams, which is a perfect length for me.
I am 5’4″ and biggest struggle is finding jacket. I live in Germany among giant men, where even teens are taller than me. Can anyone recommend a good brand for Jackets for all seasons?
I am 5’4″, 120lbs, and I have two issues: 1. I can’t seem to find neckties. Men’s are too long and there isn’t much selection in Boy’s, which are sometimes too short. 2. I have bought jeans in the Boy’s department, but I sometimes forget to check to make sure they have full size pockets. Any budget friendly suggestions would be appreciated.
I am about 5’2″ and roughly 115 pounds; incredibly small (well, that’s because I’m trans, but whatever). Target and a lot of other big box stores don’t carry XS, and even then the sleeves are too long. I do sew my own clothes, but I wanted to find some reasonably priced button-up dress shirts and ties that didn’t need making or altering that also fit my style. I found the article very reassuring and helpful, and wondered if there were any other suggestions. Also looking for small size/boys’ shops in the Austin area specializing in formal wear.
Hey, also a trans guy here! 5’0″ and about 105 lbs. Every item of clothing I’ve gotten that’s both a reasonable price and not embarrassing fit, I’ve gotten from the Target boy’s section (I know men’s doesn’t have XS but well…if you’re not self conscious about heading to the kid’s section then it might work out….Usually a 12 or 14 will do me as far as their dress shirt sizing) or H&M pretty much. I know at least for a while, H&M carried smaller pants sizes. I know a lot of other guys who have luck at H&M as well. You might also checkout Doubleju. I’ve gotten XS shirts from that brand before that are pretty good. Also in general, Asian brands carry decent looking clothes in smaller sizes so that’s worth googling.
Trans here also, barely 5′, but weigh 130 pounds, so boys’ is out of the question. When I had to wear ties, I just got regular length, adjusted them so that the front part was the correct length, and tucked the back part into my shirt.
Anyone know where Silas Jackson shirts might still be for sale? Even used. Looks like they’ve gone out of business. That’s a hug shame, because their XS slim fit shirts fit me freaking perfectly.
I’ve found the Ash & Erie shirts and Peter Manning button down shirts to be a little wide at the waist and narrow in the shoulders. Not really tapered. Any thoughts, my fellow modest men?
What is the name of the custom shop that sends a tailor out to do a fitting etc…?
American Eagle is my go to place for polo shirts and pants (mostly khakis/chinos). Right length and fits well. I am 5’2″ and with a waistline of 36 (38 a year ago). It is very hard to find shirts and pants with other stores like Uniqlo and Gap with my size; either regular fit is baggy and too long and their slim fit is too tight for me.
Hello. I’m 5’2 and 110lbs. What online store would you recommend with international shipping. I’m from the Philippines and there are local brands here but the quality is really bad.
I would highly recommended saks fifth and off saks; in the boys section. I was able to get True Religion and Polo at 502 and 143 lbs. Perfect fit and greats prices. Plus they deliver to your door?
Von Mauer Department Store Omaha Nebraska sends out someone to size your clothes.
I’m 5’4 135, I can’t find any T-shirts that don’t go way down past my waist. Where can I find good t shirts that fit right? I’m a college guy if this helps,
Is Jax Everett still in business?
Uniqlo is another store you can find clothes for short men. But you got to be slim and in good shape to fit into their clothes.
Hi- My husband is 5′-8″ and pretty stocky at 220 lbs. i can find pants and shirts, but finding outerwear type jackets is really hard. any suggestions? thank you- Laura in silicon valley.
Check out Peter Manning’s 4x sizes – https://www.petermanningnyc.com/collections/outer-activewear
I’m 5’3″ 165 pounds. Thanks for the list. I find it near impossible to find clothes that fit. I’m kinda afraid that if I buy clothes that are not the right fit and have them tailored they won’t look right when I wear them. Does anyone know any brick and mortar stores in Ohio specifically for shorter men? Also does anyone know any other youtubers other than Brock at The Modest Man whose style is specifically for the shorter man?
Where on earth has shirts (casual, dress, even a long sleeved tshirt) for guys with short arms? Measured from the center of the back I’m 29″. Even Peter Manning and other specialty places don’t seem to go that small. I’m 5’3″ for reference.
I’m 5’3 where can i find a good set of church outfits with someoe my size.
I’m 5’6” and 230… where should I buy shorts/jeans? Usually like a 36” x 28”
I’m 5′ 4 1/2″ tall, 120 lbs and 50 yo. I have a ton of JCrew slim fit small shirts that fit very well. JCrew also carries XS slim in many shirt selections. The slim fit cut shortens the sleeves.
JCrew jeans and chinos in the 484 slim fit and the skinny fit well. I wear a 29×30. Their 30 length is shorter than other brands. You have to purchase these online. Most JCrew stores don’t carry the 29 waist in inventory.
Their Ludlow suits and tuxedos come in slim fit and I can were 36S jacket off the rack. They do carry all the way down to a 34S in some styles.
I also love the Grayers brand if you are willing to spend a bit more. They carry many styles in an XS. Their XS outerwear and sweaters fit me well.
I have met a number of short guys over my life but have never met that wear a very small shoe size. I wear a size 6 mens. Very difficult to find quality shoes. It not as bad now as it was pre internet, but still a challenge. Any thoughts?
Thanks for the tips! Re: shoes, check out this article – https://www.themodestman.com/shoes-for-small-feet/
I’m 5′ 1″ with a 32″ waist and 23″ leg. My problem is there is nothing short than 25″ in pants. I can get them shortened, but the rise is too long. In my younger, thinner days, I could buy youths sizes, but not anymore. I’m retired, so I mostly wear jeans. I’m desperate to find a decent fitting pair of jeans or casual pants Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.