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Why should you consider shopping at a Big or Tall Store?

Why should you consider shopping at a Big or Tall Store?

If you're considered big and tall, you know that shopping can be a hassle. Big and tall clothing is hard to find in a regular store. They rarely ever have anything that fits you -- pants and shirts are either too short or too small. Men’s big & tall clothing stores in Pensacola can suit your needs. You may not want to spend the time shopping, but it can really pay off. You'll feel more confident and comfortable if you have proper clothes. There are a few ways to make finding stylish men's big and tall clothing in Pensacola easier.

 

Before you go shopping, you need to be prepared. The most important thing you should do is get measured. Find your size for shirts and pants based on your inseam, waist, chest, arm length and neck. Knowing your measurements will make it a lot easier to shop, both by yourself and with the help of salespeople.

 

Certain colors and styles look good on big and tall men. Solid shirts with dark colors that are fitted to the shoulders look best. Large patterns should be avoided because they draw attention to your bulk or height. When it comes to pants, look for straight cut or boot cut. Tapered pants can look extra bulky and stout on bigger men. For dressier pants, go for a single pleat in the front.

 

Many big and tall men think that large men's clothing isn't ever in style. But big and tall clothing can be stylish and trendy -- you just have to know what you're looking for.

 

The good thing about suits is that if you find the right one, it will last you a long time. For big and tall men, double breasted suits with peaked (or pointed) lapels will give your shoulders a nice cut while keeping the waist slim. Make sure you choose a long jacket because it evens out your height.

 

For big men, it's most important that your suit fits right around your stomach. Bulky men should avoid long jackets and heavy fabrics. Go for pin stripes to elongate your body, or solid, dark colors. Vertical stripes have been in style for years and will continue to be, so they're usually safe and trendy. Two-button jackets will also be the most comfortable while also slimming your waist.

 

Now that we've resolved problem one for the tall shopper, on to problem number two - what styles of clothing suits the tall person and what styles of clothing should they avoid? The answer here is far more difficult as it varies from individual to individual. The many factors affecting styles for the taller person include age, gender, culture, body shape and skin tone. However, some rules govern some common characteristics such as avoiding vertical stripes if you feel you are tall and thin as this only magnifies height.

 

Lil' John's Big & Tall Men's clothing & Alteration Shop in Pensacola will offer expert advice of selecting clothing suitable for tall people. Even though you think you may be outside the norm, these shop sales people have seen it all before and will have suggestions that should suit your taller build. Even the online tall clothing retail outlets offer guidelines as to what styling suits what body shapes. Many include standard advice based on chart sizes, but the better ones will provide an interactive personal advice service such as an email Q&A service.

Things to think about when shopping for Big and Tall Men's Clothing.

Things to think about when shopping for Big and Tall Men's Clothing.

It’s not easy for the Big and Tall man to find fitting and stylish clothes to wear, especially if they are more than XXL or XLT.  Finding clothes that are in style and fit can be a challenge.  In the general market place there is a fair amount of XL and LT clothing, but many times the fits and cuts of those items are for smaller men.

Simply taking a regular pattern to create a Small or Medium shirt, then just making it larger, very rarely produces a nice look.  For the Big and Tall man, different cuts of fabric and even different types of fabric will result in a much better look.  Department stores are difficult to shop in for gentlemen who are not the typical size and shape of smaller men. 

Many in the fashion industry believe that every single person in the world to be the same and some just need more material.  And that simply is not the case.  One man may be broader in the shoulders and another broader in the waist, bigger or smaller arms and the height of the person all play a factory in how a specific item will fit that individual.

Our purchasing department specifically shops clothing for our Big and Tall store that is created with the Big and Tall consumer in mind.  As a result we have a wide variety of clothing from Casual to Formal.  Our sizes range from XL to 10XL.  And for the extra tall me we carry LT to 6XLT. 

Our XLT (Extra Large Tall) is great for those who are constantly struggling to find shirt that fit in length.  XLT clothing can be difficult to find.  The fashion industry, as a whole, attempts to cover the mass market with their cuts of clothing.  Meaning they are designing the bulk of the clothing to fit the “Average Height Man”.  So, for the men who are 6’2” and over, the length of shirts, jackets and coats can become a real struggle.

Another point of consideration when shopping at large retailers is the quality of the limited selections of Big and Tall men’s clothing.  Our purchasers are extremely consciences of the brands and quality we are purchasing.  Where many of the large retailers typically will have a small section dedicated to the big guys, many are not dedicated to ensuring that those corners are of the highest quality.  It’s more of an afterthought that, oh yeah, we should serve these customers too. 

At Lil’ John’s Big and Tall we carry many nationally and internationally known brands.  Quarterly we attend trade shows to bring the Pensacola community the latest in Big and Tall trends and fashions.  Working to make sure that we are keeping current clothing lines, and apparel up to date in our store. 

We have a full time staff of seamstresses to alter any suits or garments.  We can make repairs and alterations to garments not purchased in the store as well.   Our team can even do alterations for ladies clothing, from simple dress hems to full blown formal gown modification.

Our goal is to help the Pensacola Community to look their best.  And it’s our small part to serve those with Big and Tall clothing needs.  We hope you will come see us, and allow us the opportunity to serve you. 

So, if you’re Big or Tall…… Lil’ John’s has it all!

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