DRESS RIGHT FOR YOUR BODY TYPY

Although Thomas Jefferson decreed that “all men were created equal,” when it comes to body type and clothing, that bold statement is simply untrue. As a result of having fewer curves, male bodies may very less in form that women’s bodies, but nevertheless, variation does exist and knowing how to dress for your body type as well as which styles to avoid is the key to honing your personal style.

One thing to always keep in mind when shopping for new clothes is that the fit of the garment is its ultimate test. If an expensive jacket just isn’t right for your body, it’s  going to look bad no matter whet the price tag. Conversely, a cheaper jacket that accentuates your assets and disguises the things you don’t  love about yourself will make you look like a million bucks even without a million-dollar price tag. So to learn about how to dress for your body type, to find the clothes that are most flattering for you, and for the  most common body-type faux pas men make (and how to avoid them), read on.

THE BULKY MAN

Stay away from horizontal  stripes

If there’s a little more of you to love,  particularly in the stomach area, avoid any kind of horizontal  stripe. While you’re at it, avoid diagonal stripes too. What you should wear with pride, however, are shirts and trousers with vertical stripes. Vertical strips draw the eye downward, elongating your silhouette and visually slimming it. Pinstripe suits are the perfect dress-up clothes for you, especially paired with a crisp black dress shirt underneath. Pinstripe dress shirts will dark jeans or black trousers. For casual wear, try to find a pair of dark corduroys with slim stripes that are made from thin material.

Avoid double-vented  jackets

The slits in the back of your jacket are referred to as “vents.” All jacket’s should cover your bottom. However if you have a larger behind that makes you feel a bit self-conscious, stay away from blazers and jackets that are double-vented (the  ones with two slits in the back) as this cut will draw  attention to your posterior. To camouflage a wider rear, go with single-vented jackets or jackets without any vents. If you already own a double- vented jacket that you love, a professional tailor should be able to sew up the slits for you at a fairly minimal cost.

Buy clothes that fit

Many mistakenly believe that tight clothing will smother imperfections and flatten out pudgy shapes. The reason this way of thinking works for woman is because woman have access to control-top underwear that creates a flatter midsection, thus allowing them to wear tighter clothes. So, unless you are willing to invest in woman’s underwear (though we implore you not to do so), tight clothing will only draw attention to your flabby bits. In a similar vein, other plus-size men believe baggy clothing will hide bulges. Not  so. Overly large clothes will only make you look bigger. The secret to looking slimmer is to choose clothes that are neither tight nor baggy, meaning that all your clothes should just skim your body without hugging it too closely.

Go monochromatic

A shirt and trousers in two extremely contrasting colors –like  black and white- will break you in half and make a large middle stand out. Choose tops and bottoms that are identical or similar in color to create a cleaner visual impression and to look 10 kilos slimmer instantly. And, of course, choose all black for the most slimming effect, but add some colored accessories to avoid looking like you have a funeral to attend.

Avoid turtlenecks

If you are heavy-set, avoid turtlenecks at all costs and opt instead for V-neck T-shirts, long sleeve tops and sweaters. This type of collar draws the eye down with the effect of creating a sleeker silhouette. In addition, a V-neck will give you the illusion of having a longer neck, particularly if you have a short neck or a double chin.

Choose prints carefully

Unless you’re  on a drunken adventure through Hawaii, stay away from T-shirts or dress shirts with large or busy prints if you’re a bulky guy. These kinds of prints will draw attention to the upper half of your body, which is especially bad if you have a large belly that you would like to conceal. Obviously, printed shirts like to conceal. Obviously, printed shirts add flair to a wardrobe, so you shouldn’t swear them off entirely. You’ll look best in a shirt with a small print that is spaced quite far apart.

Wear a belt

 A belt will nip in your waistline and make it appear slimmer. Just be sure not to make it so tight that you have a belly overhang.  

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