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It may come as a surprise, but many short men date tall women. In fact, there are a number of celebrities that are 5'7 and under. A few in particular include Al Pacino, David Spade, Tom Cruise, Michael J. Fox, Emilio Estevez, Dustin Hoffman, Seth Green, Martin Sheen, and Prince (who is 5'2). Despite being short, it would seem that they defy the adage that tall women aren't attracted to shorter men. When it comes down to choosing a mate, height isn't one of the most important factors. Many women choose to date men that are shorter than them. Being short doesn't mean that you have lost your sense of style or appeal. In fact, all of these men are known for their style, good looks, and ability to attract beautiful tall women.
If you're thinking, "Well that's great for them, they're celebrities, " think again. You don't need to be a celebrity to attract tall women, no matter what your height, you can attract beautiful tall women. First there are a few tricks that you can use to enhance your looks and help give you a few inches of height, as well as steps you may take to ensure that your personality is much larger than your physical stature. You'll find that by taking these tips into account, you'll have no problem attracting taller woman, who will see you for the person that you truly are.
First, you can take some steps to address your physical height. Wearing boots that have a thick heel can give you several inches of height immediately. Just make sure that you are comfortable in whatever footwear that you choose. Also, wearing shirts, jackets, or suits that have vertical stripes will give you the appearance of added height. Pinstripes, though subtle will work in this capacity. Also, solid colors tend to add length as opposed to mixing several colors or prints. When wearing suits, use solid colors with pinstripes and save a splash of color for your tie or shirt.
Thick belts with audacious buckles may look great on cowboys, but they'll detract from your height and draw attention to your middle. It's a good idea to select thin solid color belts that aren't the focal point of your outfit. In addition, it is a good idea to work out regularly. By staying in shape and adding muscle to your frame, you can enhance the very best of your features and ensure that you have a lot to offer a woman, physically.
Also, make sure that you aren't slouching and are always practicing good posture. Good posture will go a long way to help give you the appearance of height. Always stand straight with your shoulders squared. That will ensure that you are making the very most out of your physical stature.
Along with the physical steps that you can take, one personality trait that you can use to attract tall women is a sense of humor. You don't have to go out and get a night job at your local comedy club, but by using humor and staying upbeat and positive, you'll find that more women will be attracted to you, no matter what your height.
(On January 31st, 2008 at 5:51 pm)
There is some very good advice in this article. I, myself am 5'4" and have been with my girlfriend for 3 years now who is 5'10". Many short guys like to dwell on the fact that they're short, but honestly no one really cares….its all in our heads.
(On February 27th, 2008 at 9:24 pm)
I'm 5'7 and I have been dating my girlfriend for over a year and she 6'1. She is taller than a lot of men. She used to model and can be dating any tall guy she wants and pick me. So you don't have to be tall to date an atractive women.
(On April 17th, 2008 at 10:57 am)
so I'm 5'9 and my boyfriend is 5'6 or so, which isn't much of a difference, but it's noticable.
(On June 3rd, 2008 at 3:01 am)
It really doesn't matter.Its what you feel for each other that makes relationships work.You may have a tall or short man who disrespects you will it matter then if he's tall or short.Tall men have been dating short women for ages and its 'Ok'.If a short man dates a tall woman its not?Thats just b.s.Am 5'7 and my girlfriend is 5'10 and you know what,she says all her life shes never met someone who treats her good like i do.and i know i respect her for who she is and we are both happy…so being superficial never helps and it actually kils relationships whether you think of tall,short,fat,skinny…hey just be happy coz deep down our hearts its what matters
(On August 17th, 2008 at 3:12 am)
My girlfriend is 2 inches taller than me but we are just crazy about eachother. =) So it's not always that taller women don't like shorter men. Actually quite many taller women than me have been interested in me, I don't know why. So in the end it's just a problem for many others outside of our relationship but that's not a problem for us. =)
(On November 10th, 2008 at 1:35 am)
I have actually dated a girl who was 6'1" (I'm 5'9".) It was fine and I never got negative feedback and most people thought it was cool. I'm going for a 6'3" volleyball player soon, she's goregeous but I'm going for it like it's nothing. A lot of taller women seem to be ignored as men are intimidated by their height.
(On December 4th, 2008 at 10:27 pm)
I have always had a hard time dating taller women. Being 5'7" is tough. I have asked out boatloads of women my height and taller and have never been able to date someone taller or my height. Its very discouraging.
(On February 1st, 2009 at 4:30 am)
My girlfriend is taller than me by 2 inches.Initially i felt awkward but now its ok cz our love for each other matters at the end of the day.she sacrificed wearing heels just in sake of me.
(On April 13th, 2009 at 2:37 pm)
"When it comes down to choosing a mate, height isn't one of the most important factors. Many women choose to date men that are shorter than them."
I'm sorry, while it's nice to hear about the exceptions, this is statement, is quite catagorically incorrect.
I recently joined a large and respected internet dating site, not because I'm short (although at 5'6" I could be classified as such) but because I work from home and simply don't get meet enough people.
It wasn't until I'd filled in my details and conducted a search that I had the issue of my height thrust in my face: In expressing their preferences, the women on this site almost without exception, didn't care about hair colour, eye colour, salary or ethnic origin. What had they bothered to express a preference for? That their date should be 5'8" or taller. This in their most basic critera, a fact that means my profile will not even show up when they search for suitable matches. The statistical evidence is in this case quite undeniable.
Of course most people advise that women are more interested in personallity that looks in the long run, and giving the benefit of the doubt, I'll accept that, but the "long run" rarely even happens if a womens initial filtering critera have ruled one out as possibility before you've effectively even met.
And finally, my experience on this dating site matches my experience of real life. A friend, thinking I lacked the confidence or social skills to introduce myself to a woman in a bar or at a party tried to help by saying 'catch their eye first, smile, move in to intriduce yourself'. He just didn't get that was exactly what I was already doing, but the opportunities he found whenever he went out rarely presented themselves to me because that glance, smile or move was invariably met by an obvious getsure of disinterest - turning away, choosing that moment to strike up a conversation with someone else etc. The reality is that we as a species, not just women, really are that superficial and cliched in the first instance.
(On April 25th, 2009 at 9:35 am)
The advice is great and surely encouraging…
I used to date a girl who was 4 inches taller than me, all was fine until she would regularly take the piss out of my height infront of my mates.
If she was having a drink at a bar, she would used my head to keep her glass (like she was putting it on a table),if I said anything - she would rest her chin on top of my head…
But after reading the above - I feel encouraged to re-start dating tall women again….
(On June 28th, 2009 at 7:23 am)
i am 5'5 my wife is 6'4. no problems. guesswho the boss is?