When a man wants to command attention at a formal occasion, nothing does it best than a well-fitted suit. A suit is a significant part of men’s fashion and the man’s wardrobe is not complete without one. Because some men seldom wear suits, they may neglect making sure it fits their body type. Any girl can tell you, a man wearing an ill-fitted suit is a sight for sore eyes that can remind anyone of a visit to a courthouse.
In today’s post, we will discuss what kind of suit goes best with what body type. This will give you an idea what a suit can do to enhance your features, which will ultimately transform your personality.
Height
A man’s height can be an important factor in deciding which suit appears best. For shorter men, the suit should be able to produce an illusion of height. For this reason, a peak lapel, shorter jacket, peaking shirt cuff, pinstripes, and micro-checks work well. On the other hand, taller people can make longer jackets, minimum shirt cuffs showing, extra ticket pocket, and big checks work well.
Shoulder-Hip Ratio
Some men have an even shoulder to hip ratio. This means that you have a rectangular body shape. If you also happen to be skinny then it can be difficult to find a suit that fits this shape. Most fabrics will feel like they are cloaking the body. Get a suit that fits close to the body and has a contrast to make the upper body look broader. For this purpose, wider lapels work well.
Triangle and Inverted Triangle
Some men carry the most weight in the gut area while others may have a well-trained upper body. These are the triangular and inverted triangular body shapes respectively. Weight around the gut does not always mean fat, however, accentuating the upper body will take away attention from the belly area. Effective ways to do this include using padding in the shoulders and opting for stripes on the suit. Vertical stripes provide a positive slimming effect. For the inverted triangle, get your chest and torso into balance. Choose a double-breasted jacket and avoid skinnier pants, otherwise you may look like you have chicken legs.
Oval Body Shape
Once again, these are men with concentrated weight around the stomach area. Might be because of all the brewskies ingested during happy hour at the pub, but hey we’re not judging. The same options that work for the triangular body shape will apply in this case too. The concept is about creating a balance. Wear dark colors to look slimmer and choose well-fitted trousers.
Rhomboid Body Shape
This means that a man has a broad chest and equally broad shoulders. Such body shapes tend to slim down around the waist. If you fall into this category, congrats! These men typically can enjoy the freedom of trying out different cuts and designs and almost anything works nicely.
If you have an important event coming up, then you must get a suit that complements your body shape. If you’re confused, consult a tailor. Seriously, they will give you tip-top advice on how to look your best. Once you wear a suit that goes right with your shape, you’ll be excited to go to your next formal soiree looking like a true Spiffster!