Men's body types

Body of man

Identify yours among the different male body types will help you form more flattering looks. And it is that to dress well it is not enough to buy stylish clothes. You also have to make sure it looks good on you.

It's quite possible that you don't feel fully represented by any of them. And it is that bodies are not usually just one thing, but combine several qualities. In that case do not hesitate to take the advice that interests you the most from various body types.

High

Jeff Goldblum in Tribeca

Tall men can appear too lanky if they go for the wrong clothes. How to avoid it? Create a clear division between your upper and lower body, whenever possible. Tops that define the waist, such as a fitted jacket or any type of jacket will help you interrupt the vertical line of your silhouette. Belts are also a very valid trick.

Likewise, it is considered a good idea not to wear skinny or high-waisted pants. These trouser cuts accentuate the length of the legs even more, which tends to create disproportion. In contrast, pants that expose a portion of the ankle are flattering for tall men.

Bass

Oscar Isaac at the 'X-Men' Premiere

Wear slightly shorter sleeves and legs than normal It will help you lengthen your silhouette, or at least create that effect. And it is that the cloth bags in arms and legs can be very unflattering when you are not very tall. It is not about turning the pants into shorts, but about a subtle shortening. Consider this tip especially when shopping for a suit.

Get high-waisted pants to make your legs appear longer, but avoid marking the waist too much. Since it is about drawing a straight line with the minimum possible interruptions, combining garments of the same color through monochromatic or tonal looks is an excellent idea.

Muscled

Daniel Craig at the 'Specter' Premiere

If you've made progress in the gym, you may have found that, in general, all clothes fit you better. The enlargement of the muscles is a more than fair reward in exchange for the tons of sweat that have been necessary to achieve it. Also, of all the male body types this is the one that best fits the current beauty canon.

If your body is well defined thanks to the gym, you don't need to do anything special when dressing. Toned bodies stand out on their own. Avoid falling into the trap of wearing clothing that is too tightas it tends to be disadvantageous. In many cases a size larger is better. Another strategy is to go for fabrics that adapt instead of giving the impression that they will explode from one moment to the next.

If you have not forgotten to also work your legs, your muscles will be well proportioned. However, the top tends to stand out more than the bottom. This is what is known as a rhombus or an inverted triangle body.. For this reason, it is necessary to find a balance, avoiding garments that widen the torso even more, including double-breasted jackets. Pairing dark tops with lighter pants is also a good idea to keep you looking proportionate. For example, black jacket with medium blue jeans.

Thin

Timothée Chalamet in the Independent Spirit

If this is your body type, you don't have to worry about your clothes being too big for you. You will look very favored with oversize garments (or directly a size or two above yours), especially if you have a long neck and limbs. And that makes shopping a lot easier.

But if you are an ectomorph (the name by which this body type is also known) it is not necessary that you wear oversize all the time. Slim fit suits and sweaters can be just as flattering, especially double-breasted suit jackets and horizontal and striped knitted sweaters.

Slender men work well with all styles of pants, including skinny ones. However, if you have thin legs you may want to give them a bit of shape with looser pants. And that includes everything from slim fit pants to pleated pants.

Plus-size

James Corden

With a body shape that is usually oval or triangularPlus-size men need to be very precise with the size of their clothing, especially at the top. The clothing does not have to be close to the body, but not too far from the skin. Finding a midpoint between the two extremes will make your body look more proportionate.

Even if you wear it open it is desirable that the jackets do not offer the feeling of not being able to be closed. This aspect becomes more important with suit jackets. These should be able to be buttoned without making the belly area too tight.

On the other hand, if you are a big man you should not miss the stylizing power of black and all dark colors in general. Nor should you be obsessed with it, but you should consider its advantages.


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