All Bits... Men Body Shapes

Hello! Since a lot of you liked my first post about body shapes, here I am again but with a Twist. Today I am going to talk about men's body types because I want my blog to be about giving you the best advice I can, being you a woman, or a man.

To be honest, before I started this project I did not know that much about men's fashion and men's body shapes, but I always focused on guys that can put together an outfit with style ( which to me is a subjective concept, and I will talk about it in the next posts).

Anyways, as I was saying, I did not know much, but I want to be able to help as many people as I can. I want to consider myself as a fashion fairy, like the one in Cinderella. You do not need any sparkle or fancy suit, as long as you feel okay with yourself. This article is going to teach you how to dress for your body type, but it does not have to be a strict rule to follow, my advice is here, and you can check them and take inspiration.

Before we get started, there are a couple of housekeeping rules. Your body type and shape should always take preference over fashion trends. Know your tailor on a first name basis. You should trust them like your best friend. Dress for the body you have NOW…do not put off wardrobe improvements for that 2-year diet plan you have been working on.

Learn to emphasize the best aspects of your build and divert attention away from your undesirable features.

TRIANGLE

If you have a triangle body shape, you have broader hips and smaller shoulders.

Creating balance and shape with your clothes is a crucial consideration for you.

BITS IN CLOTHING FOR YOUR BODY SHAPE:

Tailored patterned blazers: Wear checked blazers and fitted waistcoats with solid trousers. The mix of prints and solid colors will create the illusion of shape and take the focus away from the larger waist.

Vertical stripes: This pattern creates a streamlined effect that elongates and slims down the upper body.

Jackets with structured shoulders: Slouchy shoulders on jackets (bomber jackets, for instance) will exaggerate your already sloping shoulder line. Structured shoulders square off your frame.

Brighter color panels: Patterns and detailing across the chest and shoulders help to broaden the narrow upper torso. Wear jumpers and crew neck t-shirt with lighter color panels across the chest but a slimming darker color around the mid-section.

THE BIG NOS:

Fitted polo shirts and roll necks: Both these styles tend to make the neck and shoulders appear slender while accentuating any roundness in the waist.

Bold belts and patterns: will only draw attention to the width of your waist.

Skinny fits and extreme tapers: Narrowing trousers draw the eye of an observer to the center of your body. Swap them for full and straight leg fits that add proportion to your silhouette.

INVERTED TRIANGLE

The shape is a big triangle with the base at the shoulders and the point at the belly button. Your well-developed chest and shoulders are significantly broader in comparison to your waist and hips.

Your goal should be to show off your toned and fit body.

BITS IN CLOTHING FOR YOUR BODY SHAPE:

Horizontal stripes: Especially from the chest down, to broaden your comparatively narrow waist.

Slim-fit shirts: You can wear shirts to show off your incredibly fit body, but remember to size up.

Slim cotton polo shirt: With a spandex mix will allow stretch across a broad set of shoulders and chest while creating a fitting look around the waist.

Regular V-neck T-shirts: The collar shape has a narrowing influence on your chest and draws the eye down and away from the broadest part of your torso.

Straight-leg trousers and jeans: Skinny jeans will accentuate your chicken legs. Slim-fit pants will do just fine. Wearing patterned pants, camo shorts, or checked trousers distracts from your large upper body.

Trousers with more significant seat drop: Athletes have the common problem of finding pants that are roomy around the groin area. Look for a more substantial drop measurement between the waistband and the crotch seam.

Jackets: Slim-fit jackets that follow the natural line of your silhouette, with a more significant difference between the broadness of your torso and waist are the best for you.

THE BIG NOS:

Structured tailoring: Suit jackets and blazers with shoulder padding and broad, especially peak lapels, will emphasize your substantial upper body.

Prints, patterns, and scoop necklines: Any kind of detail, especially around the shoulders, will focus attention on your full-frame and throw your body out of proportion.

RECTANGLE

Men with a rectangular body shape usually have a tall and thin frame. Their shoulders are roughly the same width as their waist and hips.

Creating a nipped-in silhouette across the middle of the body is your goal.

BITS IN CLOTHING FOR YOUR BODY SHAPE:

Horizontal stripes: Especially across your upper torso, as they will add width to your frame, are the ones for you.

Structured tailoring: the perfect fit for you is structured blazers and suit jackets that add size to your shoulders and that fit more on your back.

Layered looks: A button-down shirt and crew neck jumper is a great pairing that will add instant dimension to your frame.

Prints, color pops, and detailing: Pops of brighter colors up top and details will expand the dimensions of your otherwise slim frame.

THE BIG NOS:

Double-breasted jackets: Tailoring cut in the shape of a rectangle does little to nothing for the rectangle-shaped body.

Pleats and lapels: the trouser line accompanies the ensemble of the suit but does not characterize it too much.

Vertical Stripes: Vertical lines run parallel to your body shape and reinforce a straight image.

OVAL

In a bigger person, the center of the torso is wider than the shoulders and hips. The rest of the build tends to reflect this as well, with shorter, broader limbs that widen at their midpoints.

Keep it simple and dark. Solid colors are always right.

BITS IN CLOTHING FOR YOUR BODY SHAPE:

Trousers: The trouser waist should always be comfortably loose, never belted so tight that it pinches and wrinkles.

Suspenders: Suspenders (or Braces) are your best friend. Wear them whenever you get the opportunity. They hold the trouser front out slightly, letting it fall in a smooth front past the crotch. You do not want the belly sagging down in front of the belt or trouser waist.

Pleats: will help the pants widen when you sit, adding a bit of comfort for men with large thighs and bottoms.

Shirts: A good fit is crucial in avoiding either a too fitted or a full shirt. A wider collar spread works well for broad men, especially when the neck and face are broad as well.

Jackets: Dark, single-breasted, and only slightly tapered are the keys to a good jacket for big men. A sharp taper at the waist is going to be hard to button and will stretch over the stomach. Just a hint of an inward bend right around the buttons is all that you need. The jacket gives the torso a frame, essentially putting it between two narrow lines, making it a worthwhile addition to almost any outfit.

Neckties: something decently wide and, more importantly, long enough to reach the belt will work.

THE BIG NOS

Bow ties: can be an excellent way to avoid a tie that drapes over the bulge of the stomach.

Tight fit in the torso: and trying to squeeze into tight clothing is the worst choice of all — it does nothing but emphasize the body’s dimension.

TRAPEZOID

You have broad shoulders, a wide chest, and a narrow waist.

Highlight your athletic body shape is slim and fitted clothes is your goal.

BITS IN CLOTHING FOR YOUR BODY SHAPE:

Trousers: Stylistically, most colors and patterns should work just fine with your build. Cuffs and pleats are up to personal taste.

Shirts: Vertical stripes will make you appear a little taller. Checks and plaids add a horizontal dimension, so pick which one you need based on your height.

Jackets: A blazer or suit jacket tapers your waist, making your stomach seem slimmer, and your shoulders appear broader. Wear it buttoned with a single button at the waist for maximum effect.

Neckties: Stick to a standard length (the tip should be right around your belt buckle) and average width.

THE BIG NOS:

Trousers: Avoid baggy trousers and clothes in general.

Neckties: Short, skinny, fat, or otherwise oddly sized ties throw off the balance of your torso.

Your body type and shape should always take priority over fashion trends.