Double-breasted suits often flatter tall, thin men. Smooth fabrics such as gabardines and worsted wool work best. Avoid bulky fabrics. And don't forget, medium to dark colors are the most slimming of all. Pants style .
Pleats make pants dressy and provide room to move around in, while flat-front pants are slimming.
Pants fit . Pants should sit on the waist, not hips, and drape over your shoes. Check that socks aren't visible when you walk. Crumple the fabric to make sure it bounces back instead of remaining wrinkled. Jacket fit .