Clothes shopping shouldn’t feel complicated—no matter your size. If you’re big, tall or both, finding pieces that fit well and reflect your personal style is key. Whether you’re refreshing your wardrobe or fine-tuning your signature look, these big and tall fashion tips will help you feel great in what you wear—every day. Let’s get into it!
What is Big + Tall Sizing?
If you’re 6‘2” or taller—or need extra length in your arms, torso or legs—you’ll want to look for tall sizing (indicated by a “T” in the size, so “LT” means size large tall). If you also need more room in the chest, waist or hips, big and tall sizing combines extra length and width to help you find a comfortable, flattering fit.
Here’s a quick guide to what big and tall sizing is—though every brand may vary slightly:
Measurement |
Big + Tall starting size |
| Neck |
17″ |
| Chest |
46″ |
| Waist |
40″ |
| Inseam |
34″–38″+ |
Pro tip: Grab a measuring tape (or ask a friend for help) to get your true measurements. Knowing your numbers takes the guesswork out of shopping.
5 Fundamental Big and Tall Men’s Fashion Tips
Now that you know which sizes are right for you, you might be wondering how men style big and tall pieces? The good news is: it’s easier than you think.
Your style is a powerful tool for presenting yourself to the world. More importantly, how you feel in your clothes can make all the difference in your comfort and confidence. Sometimes, all it takes are a few tweaks to the things you’re likely already doing. Keep reading for our 5 best big and tall men’s fashion tips to tuck into your style toolbelt.
Big and Tall Men’s Fashion Tip #1: Get Your Best Fit
First things first: fit is everything. Skip the overly baggy clothes that add bulk—or pieces that feel too tight and restrict movement. Well-fitting clothes will always look sharper and help you feel your best. Stylist Landess adds, ”The right fit can highlight your best features and help you feel more put-together and confident from day to night.”
A professional tailor can be your best style investment. They’ll fine-tune shirts, pants, knits and jackets to your exact shape. If tailoring isn’t an option, look for big and tall styles that already factor in the proportions you need—think longer arms, higher rises and roomy-but-structured fits.
”The right fit can highlight your best features and help you feel more put-together and confident.”
-Landess, Stylist
Big and Tall Men’s Fashion Tip #2: Enhance Your Silhouette
There are a few tricks of the trade when it comes to creating outfits for big and tall men. These techniques are simply guidelines, and you shouldn’t feel boxed in by them, however, they are effective. Stylist Landess suggests, “V-neck shirts and sweaters are a great option for adding visual interest and guiding the eye upward.”
Tucking in your shirt and adding a belt can help to break up your outfit and streamline your look. If your outfit lacks structure, the eye tends to drift around and draw more attention to those areas. Keep pockets free of bulky items (a slim wallet and phone in your jacket is a smart swap). These simple tweaks help draw attention to your best features and keep your look clean and intentional.
“V-neck shirts and sweaters are a great option for adding visual interest and guiding the eye upward.”
-Landess, Stylist
Big and Tall Men’s Fashion Tip #3: Play with Proportions and Layers
Layering isn’t just for staying warm—it’s a great way to balance your shape and add style. Outerwear like blazers, on-trend shackets or lightweight jackets with structured shoulders can bring focus upward and create a balanced silhouette. This will bring the focus upwards and create balance on top.
Generally speaking, thinner jackets with less volume will be flattering since they won’t add unwanted bulk. However, we’re not here to keep you from living your best layering life. If puffer jackets are your thing, we say, own it and go for it. Stylist Landess’ advice: “Let your Stylist know you’re interested in trying new bottom or top fits, and let them do the styling for you! You save time, and get to explore new styles.”
“Playing with proportions is key,” says Landess. If you wear a longer coat, pair it with slimmer pants; if you’re going for looser jeans, wear a more tailored top. “Think of it like a yin-and-yang approach to styling—balancing volume throughout your outfit,” Landess adds.
“Think of it like a yin-and-yang approach to styling—balancing volume throughout your outfit.”
-Landess, Stylist
Big and Tall Men’s Fashion Tip #4: Experiment with Color + Prints
When it comes to colors and patterns, it’s helpful to know the effect they have on your overall look. For a classic, streamlined look, you’ll want to reach for darker, solid colors and microprints.
“Darker shades can be great wardrobe staples, grounding your look and offering easy mix-and-match options,” adds Stylist Landess. Don’t feel like you need to stick to black, though. Navy, charcoal grey and olive are also excellent options.
“On the other hand, strategically placed pops of color or lighter hues help draw the eye and create focal points, whether that’s a bold tee, patterned button-down or statement jacket,”says Stylist Landess.
For prints, vertical stripes are typically a go-to for their slimming effects, but horizontal stripes aren’t off limits. It’s all about the balancing act. Layer a dark, solid-colored jacket over a T-shirt with horizontal stripes to draw the eye downward instead of outward.
“Darker shades can be great wardrobe staples, grounding your look and offering easy mix-and-match options.”
-Landess, Stylist
Big and Tall Men’s Fashion Tip #5: Look for Sturdy and Breathable Fabrics
Fabric choice matters—especially for big and tall builds. Heavier materials can feel bulky, while overly thin fabrics cling uncomfortably. The sweet spot: breathable, mid-weight fabrics with a little structure and subtle stretch. Reach for cotton, denim, flannel or twill.
The right fabric keeps you cool, confident and comfortable from morning to night. Stylist Landess explains, ”When you choose breathable fabrics like cotton and linen, not only will you feel confident all day, you’ll also stay cool and dry,”
“When you choose breathable fabrics like cotton and linen, not only will you feel confident all day, you’ll also stay cool and dry,”
-Landess, Stylist
Big and Tall Brands at Stitch Fix
Stitch Fix believes finding great-fitting clothes in extended sizes shouldn’t be a challenge. Your personal Stylist makes it easy to discover big + tall clothing in your size, style and budget—delivered right to your door. With over 1,000 brands and styles, there’s something for everyone. We work with Adidas, Vans, Sperry, Vuori, Johnston & Murphy, New Balance and more to bring you the best big + tall clothing brands in one place.
Find the right styles that suit your body shape
Your whole new wardrobe of the best-fitting big and tall clothing items await you. Take your style quiz, order a Fix and let your Stylist do the work for you. They’ll choose just-for-you pieces to save you time (and a trip to the mall). Keep what works, and return the rest—or keep 5+ pieces and get 20% off your entire order. Shipping and returns are always free—no subscription required. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.
