My first Mythbuster – the effects on your feet of wearing elevators

Published on April 14, 2017

One of the reasons I started advising people about adding height was my own experience starting around the year 2000 and the fact that I saw absolutely nothing online by way of advice. 16 years later, there still isn’t much! In common with a lot of areas about personal appearance, there is just a whole lot of rubbish masquerading as fact – fake ‘facts’ with no proof or research. The lack of proper info is a vacuum, which means that all sorts of odd folk pour in their particular bias, frantically typing away like maniacs howling abuse at anyone who does something they just don’t approve of, and making up any old rubbish to suit. Read more

Use Elevator Boots to Heighten Your Style and Stature This Spring

Published on April 5, 2017

Great style is essential, no matter the season. But the spring and summer seasons are ideal for experimenting with new trends outside your comfort zone. Whether your personal style is classic or constantly looking toward the future, there are certain pieces you should hold in your wardrobe to ensure you’re always ready for what lies ahead. From the timeless suit jacket, to a pair of reliable denim jeans, there are few items you can wear year-round to ensure a polished look, no matter the occasion. A pair of elevator boots that increases height and style is a stellar way to add life to your tried and true spring and summer pieces. GuidoMaggi carries a large variety of 5-inch elevator boots and other unique styles to help the modern gentlemen achieve new heights of style. Read more

Create the Illusion of Taller Height with These Simple Style Tips

Published on March 31, 2017

Men’s fashion is continually evolving, but there are a number of style essentials that withstand the test of time. Creating a timeless wardrobe is particularly important for shorter men, given that certain garments will only draw attention to a short stature. Opting for a wardrobe that is as versatile as it is fashionable is wise for the modern man hoping to appear consistently put-together. Read more

Adding Height at Work – Some Rules

Published on March 29, 2017

“I have always been the tallest in our sales teams at work, and I like being so, but there’s this guy who has started working at our firm. Now it’s likely he will join my own team. Problem is he is taller and I want to get in now and add height convincingly so I can at least not be towered by him. What do you suggest?” Mike Read more

Timeless Style Tips for Shorter Men

Published on March 24, 2017

Trends come and go, but there will always be style that stands the test of time. Your goal should be to achieve a wardrobe filled with endless possibilities. Versatility in your closet matters, and keeping a range of timeless pieces within yours can lead to impeccable style year after year. Aside from clothing that stays true to current standards of style, you might also be searching for something that works to offset your short stature. There are several ways to achieve the illusion of taller height, none of which compromise great style. Consider these key pieces next time you hit the shops in search of new pieces to elevate your personal sense of fashion. Read more

Adding height the right way – a case history

Published on March 22, 2017

It’s difficult getting height addition really right on your own without a lot of trial and error. Adding inches and keeping it discreet, in comfort, gradually enough (but not too gradual!). I have been doing it 17 years since my late teens and am still learning. There are not many actual examples that are right out there, in full view, and the only time you become aware of elevators is when you see stars wearing appalling clumpy great boots with suits on a catwalk in an attempt to seem taller. So I am going to tell you about a mate of mine who is really one of the very few people I actually personally KNOW and see regularly who adds height like I do. I have given loads of advice to guys online and anonymously – mainly because I read such rubbish about the subject and cannot resist commenting and offering my views, having done it successfully for so many years – but rarely do I meet anyone. I like to keep my secret safe and as the old saying goes – ‘once one person knows, everyone knows’. Unless I guess (hopefully) it is a secret you share in common over a long period. Read more

Luxury Shoes Thrive on Elegance

Published on March 15, 2017

One of Bologna’s most popular fashion labels, Testoni is a brand known for elegance. The luxury shoe brand combines high quality construction with a classic design direction to create footwear for today’s sophisticated men. Among the many things that set the brand apart from the rest are its meticulous methods of construction. From Piuma Rapid construction, to elegant Bolognese construction, these exceptional methods of craftsmanship speak volumes of the brand’s commitment to sartorial excellence. Read more

Will I be able to walk? Won’t they ruin my feet?

Published on March 10, 2017

One of the great misconceptions about footwear generally is that anything you like to wear must be bad for you. You read totally unscientific comments and scare stories about how high heels/elevators/fashion shoes/sneakers/flat shoes ‘must’ be bad for you but you rarely see any serious science that proves this. This is because it’s another of these hype and scare ideas that journalists so love – all based upon an extreme scenario mangling completely unscientific ‘research’ that they can attach screaming headlines to – but they can never cite any really serious examples other than general stuff. Read more

Tall guys wearing Elevators! There are more than you think

Published on March 3, 2017

I give you every week advice on how to wear elevators, how to make sure no-one ever notices, what you might or might not be able to get away with, and what can happen in the circumstances you might fear etc. This piece is really for the taller guys among you who add height – there are LOADS of you and I know because of my own experience which I have mentioned occasionally. Knowing that I myself fit into this category, some guys have written asking basically “Why?”. But other tall guys know where I am coming from. Read more

Oscar Night: the Triumph of “Made in Italy”

Published on March 1, 2017

Oscar night was every bit the spectacle it always is, only with a little drama and a lot of high fashion intertwined. The stars were out in full force, decked out in luxurious garb from today’s most sought-after designers. From actresses in dramatic ball gowns, to dapper men whose tuxedos stole the show, there was no shortage of impeccable style on the Oscars red carpet this year. Italian-made fashion abound, taking form in Viola Davis’ beautiful custom Armani, and Halle Barry’s Atelier Versace Couture gown, to name a few. There were also a number of Italian-made accessories, from fierce footwear, to dazzling jewelry. Read more

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