Friday 21 November 2008

How to Purchase Big and Tall Men's Apparel

Finding big men's clothes for the tall man can be a nightmare - everything is either way too big or far too short as you search for that perfect combination of length and fit. To learn how and where to find great clothes for the taller man, read on.

Go See a Tailor

I have a good friend who is very tall - close to 6'7" - and to find clothes that were both stylish and fit him well, he simply had clothing custom and tailor-made. For example, he was hard-pressed to locate a dress shirt that was not only the right length in the torso and arms, but also wasn't so big that he was swimming in it. So, he opted to have customized dress shirts made.

A tailored shirt can cost $175 per item, but they're also handmade, made perfectly to measure and will last for years.

If you want to order custom-made and tailored pants, you should expect to pay a lot more. Most tailors will charge between $200 and $600 for a pair of custom pants. That said, some will charge a significantly reduced rate for future pairs because they've already measured you and created the pattern.

Eddie Bauer Tall

Eddie Bauer is a popular store known for its casual wear and outdoor clothing. While most of their clothes aren't appropriate for the more formal workplace, they're perfect for zipping around town or hanging around the house. They also happen to make an extensive line of tall clothing.

The line is available at most major Eddie Bauer stores, and it actually fits slim. So, if you're sick of shirts and pants that are long, but way too baggy - then this is the store for you. Their products are also durable and made for rugged use.

The Rochester Big and Tall Men's Store

Rochester's is a well-known chain of stores that specializes in clothing for big and tall men. You can visit any of their store locations or shop right from their website. They offer tall sizes up to 5XT which provides lots of extra length and a 38/39 long sleeve (a godsend for men who are tired of always having to push up their shirt sleeves).

The popular store also carries a wide range of suits from brands like Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Palm Beach.

L.L. Bean Catalog

The great thing about L.L. Bean's custom mail order products is that they don't just make big men's clothes, but they manufacture clothes designed just for taller men. You can customize a shirt to have up to a 36-inch sleeve length and many of the outerwear and jackets are available in longer sizes.

For great information on clothing and styles for women and men - please visit clothingappareltips.com - a popular site offering overviews on apparel options - such as red hat appliques - men's tuxedos - and many more!

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