This summer, to celebrate National Short Men of Style Month, ForTheFit.com is proud to sponsor the first ever “Short Man of Style” competition. We will be seeking an above-average Joe - a man of style and substance who happens to also be under 5'9".
And the Winners are....
Congratulations to the 2008 Short Man of Style
Excerpt from the Grand-Prize Winning Essay...
“To me, style is comprised of two components: uniqueness and fit. When adding to my wardrobe, I look for pieces that are subtle but distinctive, like this bespoke vintage suit. It has history: five
decades ago, it was worn by another short man of style, and looked just as dapper.
Fit is the second part of the equation, and is crucial. When I find a
unique piece, testing its fit is the step that can make or break it...I know when I have found a piece like this, because it does not feel like I'm buying a piece of clothing. I know I've acquired an asset for years to come.”
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Name: Vincent Massaro
Height: 5’7”
Age: 23
Hometown: Woodbridge, CT
My life & style... As a web developer, “...my eye for good design and attention to detail transfers over when I look at
clothing and style.” Mr. Massaro has also used his web skills to develop sites for community service.
Hobbies: Soccer, which Mr. Massaro has played through the collegiate level.
Some words from the First Runner-Up :
On being under 5’9”...
“Though I am only 5’ 7” tall, when I walk into a room I own the room. I
do not let my height affect the way people feel or act towards me. I let them know that I make up the height with brains and style.
On finding his best style...
“ For a while, I never shopped for clothes because nothing seemed to fit me right. Finally, I started altering clothes myself to make it fit perfect and add my own flair. It took me a while to get the hang of
it, but now I am makes pants seem like they are made just for me.”
Name: Houak Namburi
Height: 5’7”
Age: 24
Hometown: Auburn, AL
Congratulations to our First Runner-Up...
