M Jeans - Exclusively Tall Jeans for Tall Men

Following on from my last post on clothing firms run by tall men for tall men, here are details about a second new entrant to the market.

M Jeans

M Jeans is a new jeans brand that caters to tall men who fall outside the standard sizes supported by commodity brands. This new brand focuses on men above 6'2" with waist sizes 30 to 48 inches. M Jeans combines design and fashion along with the fit and quality of custom tailoring. The niche that M Jeans fills is to provide expertly fitted jeans to those people that are not currently catered to because they are simply too tall.

The Singapore-based brand was inspired by the word of mouth success of the hand-sewn jeans of M Jeans founder, Dutch-American product designer Mr. Mark Seeger. Currently the sole style is a classic straight cut, fabricated from raw select denim, featuring micro-suede pockets, micro-suede inner lining, and a unique 5-pocket design that exudes modest confidence and subtlety. The unique cuts are flattering and understated, suitable for the relaxed business-casual workplace.

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Tall jeans and tall shirts from tall firms

Returning to "work" after a quiet few weeks here at www.clothingtallmen.com, I found some interesting items in my post-bag : two clothing firms newly set up to cater to tall men.

Every tall man knows the frustration of struggling to find quality clothes that fit, but few of us would be dedicated enough to create a company to meet that need. Today I am delighted to be able to share information on Longshot Apparel and M Jeans. I have not myself bought anything from either company I hope this post will help to put some 'tall business' their way!

Longshot Apparel

The first firm is Longshot Apparel, which was started in 2009 by Mark Tindall and two others, tired of the fact that the market primarily catered to "big and tall" guys and the tall, well-proportioned man was all but forgotten. Longshot focuses solely on making perfect-fitting woven shirts for tall and fit men who stand from 6' to 6'8". Longshot shirts are ready-to-wear casual shirts that can be dressed up or dressed down - ideal equally for an important business meeting sans tie or for a night out.

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The link between height and success revisited

I have just finished reading the book Quirkology by Richard Wiseman. It is a fascinating read, full of curious facts about human psychology gained from serious (though often bizarre) scientific investigations. Quite apart from discovering that people born in summer are 'luckier' (bad news for me) and how to spot a liar, the book supported some of the good news for tall men, and tall people generally.

For instance, studies have shown that taller salesmen (greater than 6 feet / 180cm) earn more than their shorter colleagues, as do women of greater height (taller than 5'10"). There is also a strong tendency for the taller of the candidates to win in US Presidential elections, while in the UK, more popular election candidates were seen by the public as taller.

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The best socks you'll ever have

Socks may not be a big consideration in your clothes shopping, but tall men can and should find high quality dress socks. It has always seemed strange to me that a tall man in search of good clothing can easily find a long silk tie, a pure cotton shirt with extra long sleeves and long inseam woollen trousers . . . but when it comes to socks, the large sizes are some ghastly nylon or polyester blend that stretches improbably from size 10 to size 16.

Natural fabrics for socks are the original high-tech fabrics as they deal with moisture (a tactful way of saying sweaty feet) better than artificial fibres as well as feeling more comfortable. I am talking here about cotton or wool - you can find cashmere or silk socks but they always seem a bit decadent and excessive to me. So not only will you look and feel better, your feet will be more comfortable.

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Gift Cards for Tall Men

If you are approaching the festive season with a shortage of gifts for a tall man in your life, look no further than our gift card guide. Not only is it the safest way to arrange a last minute gift, it gives tall men the choice of how to spend it. Here are some ideas for gift cards depending on the person you're buying for. And you can always spend it during the sale to make the gift go even further!

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Affordable Stylish Gifts for Tall Men

Here at www.ClothingTallMen.com, we're convinced that tall men can find stylish clothes that fit. So when we saw Esquire Magazine's list of affordable stylish Christmas gifts, we could not resist the challenge of finding all of these stylish items in tall sizes . . .

Stylish Tall Jeans

The stylish gift list started with a pair of selvedge jeans. As denim afficionados will know, selvedge (or selvage) is the real-deal for denim. Woven on traditional looms, it is hard-wearing, has a distinct appearance and is used in exclusive vintage and premium jeans.

To find selvedge denim in a 38 inch inseam we had to go all the way to New Zealand as the the J Crew pair featured in Esquire's list was only available up to 34 inches in length (a disappointment from J Crew, which otherwise has a good selection for tall slim men). Ande Whall is well known in denim circles for producing hand crafted denim made of renowned Japanese selvedge - all for the same kind of price as a top-end pair of mass-produced fashion jeans. Shown below is the Cougar fit. These jeans are sold 'raw' and slowly wear in, but be aware that they shrink by as much as one inch in length.

Update: After writing this post, we were pleased to discover that US denim experts Self Edge offer several premium denim labels that include jeans with an inseam of 35" and longer. These include Iron Heart 301s, Dry Bones x Self Edge, Imperial SEXI14 and Strike Gold.

Classy Tall Tweed Jacket

A versatile addition to any wardrobe, a durable tweed jacket would make a great Christmas purchase. Esquire opted for a classic Brook's Brothers
Donegal tweed sports jacket. That does come in a long size from 42 - 46 inch chest, but with our eye always out for a bargain we couldn't resist recommending the Executive 2-Button Harris Tweed Sportcoat from Jos. A Bank which currently has over 50% off. Made from virgin wool handwoven in Scotland it's a true classic design, updated slightly to a more modern styling. Search for item "14338" after clicking the middle picture above.

Clarks Wallabee Boot

Super comfortable and practical even for outdoors use, the Wallabee has moccasin style in boot form. Available in warm neutral sand suede (picture above) or in brown leather or suede. Shoebuy is one of the few suppliers to offer Clark's Wallabees in sizes up to 15 and in eleven styles, both boots and shoes.

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Tall Men's Sweaters in Wool, Cashmere & Cotton

As a tall man, finding sweaters (or "jumpers" for the Brits out there) has always been a challenge. Jeans and shirts can usually be found in a
tall size, but hardly ever sweaters, especially when we're talking about proper high quality knitted sweaters, not fleeces. So, having scoured
my wardrobe and the internet, here are my top picks for tall sweaters.

Before I start, I should say that I'm pretty conservative when it comes to woollens. Most of my sweaters are plain, although I like to be able
to choose from V-neck, crew neck and sweaters with a short zip and collar. Cardigans and vests are not my thing, so sorry, you'll have to find
those yourself! Likewise anything adventurous in the pattern department. For that kind of thing in big and tall sizes, Paul Fredrick should be
your starting point. What I've picked are some safe classics in good quality materials and autumn colors.

Tall Men's Wool Sweaters

Pure wool, especially the extra fne Merino wool, is an obvious first step for jumpers. Warm but thin, they are a safe bet for both casual and

smarter wear. For a variety of colors in V neck and roll neck with tall sizes, Paul Fredrick is the place to look. Cutter & Buck also have

some good quality sweaters including a half zip style and (for something a bit more distinctive) the Glasgow tartan style.

Other sites worth checking out include

Banana Republic which has a good selection of both plain and

patterned sweaters in a good selection of colors - despite names like 'perfumed lilac', 'burnt ginger', and 'purple daisy' (2 pictures in

middle row below). You can also try J. Crew for some good styles

including slimmer fits.

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