Big and Tall Mens Dress Clothing

Styles and Features

There are many different styles available in big and tall men's dress clothing. From pinstriped suits that have a vintage flair to sleek pants with a tailored suit jacket, there is a variety of options.

No matter the look you choose, there are some things you should look for to find a quality set of dress clothes:

• Hems – Is the stitching even and uniform? Are the stitches small and tight?
• Threads – Does the thread color closely match the fabric? The last thing you want is a white thread with black or navy fabric.
• Reinforcement – Are the seams and pressure points reinforced with double or triple stitching? This will allow the clothing item to last longer.
• Fabric – Is the fabric natural, high quality?
• Dry Clean Only – Consider how often you'll be wearing the dress clothes. If you plan to wear the outfit weekly, you may want something you can launder at home, as opposed to something that must be taken to the cleaners.
• Cut – How does the clothing fit your body? Are there any major gaps or tight places? Can they be easily altered?

These are just a few of the things you'll want to look for when choosing dress clothes.

Places to Find Big and Tall Men's Dress Clothing

The mannequins in department stores are typically rather small compared to today's robust guys. You may love the look of a fitted jacket and dressy trousers, but have a hard time finding the same pieces in your size. There are many stores that cater to big and tall guys and offer dress clothes that are perfect for any occasion. Some of these include:

• King Size – This retailer offers a wide variety of clothing in big and tall sizes. There is a special section for dress clothes. One of their better pieces includes the King's Court Wrinkle Resistant Long-Sleeve Oxford shirts, which is available in an impressive array of colors. While you're there, you may also want to check out their dress trousers, which have an adjustable waistband that offers up to four extra inches for increased comfort. You may also want to grab a matching Hopsack blazer, and Stacy Adams square toe dress shoes.

• Macy's – This popular retailer offers a special section for big and tall men. Although the focus seems to be on casual clothing, there are some notable dressy pieces, such as the Kenneth Cole Big and Tall full-length raincoat. The coat is the perfect compliment to a dressy wardrobe. For that fitted jacket look that is so popular right now, try the Polo Ralph Lauren Big and Tall 381 Bleecker jacket. Add a pocket hankie and you're ready for a wedding, night on the town or proposal dinner.

• Big and Tall Direct – Offers some amazing values on dress slacks. The selection of different types of slacks is limited, but the size choice makes up for the limited choices. This company offers sizes from 38 x 36 to 66 x 32 and everything in between. This variety of sizes helps big, tall or both find the perfect set of slacks.

• Jay Stevens Big & Tall – Looking for brand name big and tall suits? Jay Stevens is an excellent resource for these items. Don’t forget the accessories, such as extra long ties, big belts and big and wide socks.

Pulling It All Together

The perfect dress clothing is more than just the suit and a tie. Many accessories can give your look that final air of sophistication that will make others sit up and take notice. Look at adding items such as the pocket-handkerchief, cuff links and tie clips for an added bit of elegance.