Look who got a makeover...

 There are new happenings allover at ForTheFit.com....  let's start with taking a look at our new makeover!

We've updated our look at ForTheFit.com.  The new site certainly has a more modern, clean look and feel- but we hope you'll also enjoy some of the new additions and customer benefits, including:

• Easy Navigation
• Social Networking -we've made it easier to find us on Facebook and Twitter (and save BIG- since Twitter followers and Facebook friends get exclusive deals and first notice of sale events).
• Share your favorite products with friends using the social networking buttons for Facebook on located on every product page!
• Simple one page checkout (and Google Checkout enabled, too for your convenience)
• Product Reviews (read one or leave one!) 
• Gift Registry and Wish Lists available (the Holidays are around the corner, believe it or not- gift registries make shopping so much easier on loved ones, and the results work out better for you too!)
• Now you can earn points on every purchase with MyStyle Rewards

Check it out- visit our new home at ForTheFit.com & tell us what you think- we always appreciate your comments and feedback.

-Connie Bova,
CEO, ForTheFit.com

New Australian Study Confirms with Height come Higher Wages

A new Australian study confirms U.S. findings from a few years past that taller people (men and women) earn higher wages than their shorter counterparts. This was found to be true across the board- various industries, professions,levels, etc. How much so? To the tune of an extra 4 inches in men lead to wages about 3% (or one year of experience) higher. You can find the article here, courtesy of Yahoo and the AP.

How to combat this issue? Dress Taller! It has always been our philosophy at ForTheFit.com, that the key for shorter men is to dress to maximize your height and visually lengthen your frame (giving the impression of greater height). In the current economy and job market, given this new research- it literally pays to dress taller and make a better first impression on your interviewer.

A few tips:
1) Keep your suit simple and in a dark color- black is always best.
2) Subtle, vertical pinstripes (can be monochromatic) are an added plus because they will visually lengthen your frame.
3) Keep your tie simple & slim to add inches as well
4) Skip heels or lifts- they can be more comical than effective.
5) Match shoes and socks to trouser to lengthen

Good Luck!

C. Bova, CEO

Congratulations to the 2008 Short Man of Style...

We are proud to announce that a winner has been selected for this year's Short Man of Style competition. Sponsored by ForTheFit.com, National Short Man of Style Month occurs each year in June. As part of this yearly celebration “of men under 5’9” who stand tall & look great,” ForTheFit.com sponsors a competition to seek out the Nation’s most stylish shorter man. In addition to fashionable and under 5'9", he should be an over-achiever in life- i.e. with family, friends, career, and community. Contestant’s had to send in a photograph of themselves looking their most fashionable, as well as a short essay explaining why they were in fact this year’s best choice for National Short Man of Style. The grand prize, a new wardrobe from ForTheFit.com worth approximately $750, generated significant interest in the competition and picking a winner this year from the many qualified entrants was a tough job.

So who won? You'll need to visit www.ShortMenofStyle.com to find out! (or check back in a few weeks- when I'll profile him here on my blog).

- Connie

For more information visit www.FortheFit.com and www.ShortMenofStyle.com.

Announcing the ForTheFit.com Annual Inventory Clearance Sale

As most of you know, we don't discount but once a year. It is that time again- we are clearing out inventory. This is a collection of best-selling items that sold all but a few units or a last couple of sizes- so we deeply discount to make room for the new Fall Inventory. The savings are HUGE- over 75% off in some cases. New products are added daily so check back often. In fact, just today, we added some spectacular deals on men's suits- some are sized for shorter men 5'9" & under, but others are available in a variety of sizes including men's Short, Regular, & Long Lengths. Check out the Ben Sherman Tux Jacket for less that $100- that is a steal.

Also, there is a coupon code on the homepage so that you can take an additional 10% off ANY ITEM IN THE STORE!

Hurry & Shop today before they run out (or I change my mind & fire the person who priced that Jacket so low!!! Just Kidding!)

Happy Shopping,

C. Bova

Announcing our New Store- ForTheFit.com has a new look and better features.

We're proud to announce that we have made a long awaited transition to a new online store format. Our new web store will offer so many great new features to our customers.

• Product Reviews: We get so much great feedback from customers about how much they love their purchases- now you can share that feedback with each other! We encourage customers to leave feedback about the products they buy- how much they enjoyed the product, how it fits, sizing recommendations to share with other would-be purchasers, etc. I know that when I shop online, I find user comments so useful. I can't wait to see some constructive feedback added by our customers as well!


• Improved Search Functionality- By style, color size, you name it! Whatever you want is so much easier to find!


• Enhanced Images: You can see various "views" of a product, or even enlarge to show detail by just running a mouse over the image.


• Control: You can now create an account and save your order information, wish lists, track orders in real time, save card information for speedier checkout and generally manage your shopping experience with so much ease!

There are so many great new features- you need to come check it out for yourself if you haven't shopped in a while.

The transition has so far been relatively smooth (some minor inventory hiccups aside!). We're adding new products everyday- so check back with us often! Send us an email and let us know what you think of the new site!

Shopping for Shorter Men's Clothes has never been easier than it is today, with ForTheFit.com's new site!

Happy Shopping,

Consuelo Bova,

CEO, ForTheFit.com