Tailored clothing helps people look their best, and is the easiest way to immediately up the quality of your wardrobe. Clothes are designed for average height people, and designed to accommodate multiple body types. Accordingly, your pants and shirts may be too long, or may be sewed in a way that makes them fold in odd spots. In particular, get your pants hemmed - it will not only shorten the legs, but make the pants fit better on your whole lower body. You can also purchase clothing made to fit you perfectly. This is especially worthwhile for button-up shirts, which will almost always need to be altered or custom made to fit you well. On the topic of dress shirts, opt for short, downward-pointed collars. For online options, Modern Tailor and Blank Label are retailers that specialize in making clothes to fit your specific measurements. A longer leg line from a longer pant leg will help make you appear taller. Though many popular styles of pants are worn on the hips, this risks making your legs look stocky. To emphasize a lengthening look, wear trousers without belt loops and wear suspenders. Get a high quality pair of dark, well-fitting jeans. Opt for a pair that fits your form, avoiding a baggy or tight fit. Boot cut jeans are especially good for shorter legs, as they add silhouette to your body without adding boxiness. Watches, jewelry, and neckwear can help tie an outfit together. Choose particular items in proportion to your body type. Big watches belong on big wrists and stocky arms, while slim, short men look especially good in slim ties. Here's a simple style rule to follow: always keep darker colors lower on your body. A dark pair of pants and a lighter colored shirt will make you look taller, while a dark shirt and light colored pants risk making you look shorter. The classic example is vertical stripes, which have a slimming effect. Consistently-spaced, thin, vertical stripes without much room in between are ideal. Of course, any texture that is vertically oriented will have similar effects. Accordingly, opt for corduroy and herringbone patterned materials for heavier weighted clothing. Most importantly, avoid jackets that have extra space in the armpits. This may be the case even if the sleeves are the right length, and will make you look heavier. This is because the proportions of the jacket are not designed to fit your body. When shopping for a suit coat, work with a tailor who can make you a jacket or make the necessary alterations on a store-bought jacket. Shoot for about inch of shirt cuff showing beyond the end of your jacket sleeve. This is proportional to a shorter arm length. Opt for thin collars and lapels too, for a lengthening effect. Simply put, shorts and short-sleeved shirts will make you look shorter. This is in part because short men usually have relatively short appendages, and these types of clothing will draw attention to them. Linen pants in hot weather, as well as long sleeved-shirts (even with the sleeves rolled up), are preferable. Shoe inserts are purely a matter of personal preference. They can subtly add height, but may be uncomfortable or otherwise bothersome. You can also try wearing cowboy boots or another type of footwear with heels that are higher, per the style of the shoe. Avoid shoe inserts in high-heeled shoes, like many types of boots. The combination will tilt you forward too much. Shoes designed to add a few inches to your height are usually not the best option, as they will be noticeable.

Summary: Get your clothes altered. Buy "made to measure". Wear pants at your waist. Accessorize to complement your body type. Wear darker colors lower. Wear vertical patterns. Get a jacket with the perfect proportions. Avoid shorts and short sleeves. Consider getting shoe inserts.

Have you been wanting to learn how to mountain bike or cook an Italian meal? Perhaps you'd like to try your hand at poker or maybe you yearn to learn a new language. Regardless of what it is, jot down all of the things that interest you. Realize that brainstorming isn't about judging ideas or forcing yourself to think in a certain way. Brainstorming is solely about creation. For now, don't focus on the practicality of doing a new activity. Just have fun in coming up with a list of ideas! If you're struggling to come up with ideas, seek the help of a friend. Think of someone you know who likes to try new things. It's OK to borrow ideas. Invite a group of friends over and ask them to share some of their favorite past times. Chances are you'll be inspired by what you hear! Post a message on Facebook and ask for help from your Facebook friends. Websites such as Pinterest are great resources for finding ideas. Do a simple search for, "try something new" and see what comes back. On Pinterest, for example, there are ideas for couples trips, there are different hairstyle ideas, etc. Be aware that when you do searches online, there may be services that require you to sign up before receiving more information. Know that there are plenty of free ideas online, so don't feel pressured to join anything unless you really want to. For further inspiration watch the TED Talk by Matt Cutts entitled, Try Something New for 30 Days. Short in length (at only three-and-a-half minutes long); it is extremely encouraging.
Summary: Make a list of all of the things you'd like to try. Ask friends for suggestions. Look online for potential ideas.