Men come in all shapes and sizes and for every man, there are fabrics and styles that best compliment his body type.
The Short Man
The challenges of the short man are in many ways the opposite of those the tall man face. Whereas, a tall man wants eye catching details, the short man should seek to streamline his outfit as to allow an observer a smooth path from the shoes to the face. A short man in a suit wants to look professional, not like a kid wearing his older brother’s clothes.
One major problem associateed with the short man is that his head often appears a bit larger than it should in proportion to his body; to compensate, he should not only build out his jacket’s shoulders but also ensure his hair-style does not exaggerate the size of his head.
Simply review the chart below to select the perfect size for you SHORT MAN! · Extra-Small: Chest up to 34″, Neck up to 14″, Waist up to 30″ · Small: Chest 34-36″, Neck 14- 14.5″, Waist 30″-32″ · Medium: Chest 36-38″, Neck 15-15.5″, Waist 32″-34″ · Large: Chest 38-40″, Neck 16-16.5″ , Waist 36″-38″ · X-Large: Chest 41-46″, Neck 17-17.5″ , Waist 40″-42″ · XXL: Chest 47-50″, Neck 18-18.5″, Waist 44″ or greater
The Athletic Build
For the man with an athletic body build, bold patterns and colors will do. He is neither tall, nor short; neither too heavy, nor too thin. Consider stripes, checks, or windowpanes in clearly-contrasted colors that don’t need to be bright.
If you are in this category, thank your parents, dress neatly, pay attention to your complexion/fabric combinations, and wear the right clothing for every occasion.
The Tall Man
A tall man should wear stripes, but should consider patterns that are spaced farther apart and have some weight to them such as chalk stripes (vs. thin pin stripes).
Besides being both unique and classy, the horizontal lines of these patterns help the tall man to appear more substantial.
Overall, the key to a tall man looking proportionally sound is to ensure that his clothing is built relative to his size.
The Heavy/Chubby Man
Men whose waists are larger than their chests face the problem of finding clothes that do not make them appear larger than they actually are. If you’ve got bulges, wrinkles, or sagging cloth, it’s going to make your outline look sloppy.
Often times, what fit the heavy man in the shoulders are too small in the waist; therefore, the large man should seek a jacket with a generous cut and a flattering drape. Do not try to wear form fitting clothing; it’s better to have a loose fit around the midsection that says nothing than tight bunching that screams excess girth.
Switch from belts to suspenders, if you must wear jeans.
For the chubby man who hasn’t discovered suspenders, please stop reading this and seriously explore this option. For the record, heavy-weight men should not tuck in shirts, otherwise, you may look like a lost puppy in the woods.
BIG & TALL SIZING: To help you achieve the best fit possible, here are a few tips for you to use as a guide when taking your body measurements:
You should order Big if you are 6′ 2″ or shorter and your waist measures the same or larger than your chest. You should order Tall if you are 6′ 2″ or taller and your waist measures less than your chest.
Determining your size:
Neck: Take a shirt with a collar that fits you well. Lay the collar flat and measure from the centre of the collar button to the end of the button hole.
Chest: Measure around the fullest part of the chest, just under the arm and across your shoulder blades.
Sleeve: Bend your elbow and measure from the centre of your neck (backside) to your elbow and down to your wrist.
Waist: Measure around your waist, over a shirt (but not slacks), at the height you normally wear your slacks.
Inseam: Take a pair of pants that fit you well and measure from crotch to the bottom of the leg.
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