For most of my life, I've always been interested in Fashion. My Mother and Grandmother were extremely fashionable women. When I was younger, I learned a very important lesson from watching them, and accompanying them on shopping trips. Many of their tips, I've learned to adapt them and make them work for men. Here are a few of my style rules, hopefully they will work for you.
Plus-size women are often told told to highlight their breast, if they are well endowed, because it will draw they eye away from the not so flattering areas. In likeness, if you are a little heavier in the middle section, or you have more than one chin, wearing a V-neck Shirt will create the illusion of a much slimmer chest and neckline. If you are like me, work in a corporate setting, v-necks are not always easy to wear. So, when choosing a Dress Shirt or Button Down, choose one with extremely pointed collars, as this will focus one's attention on your face.
If you are shorter man, steer away from one and two button blazers. You will definitely want to elongate your body, so opt for Three Button Blazers. Elongating your body will make you look taller and thinner. Three Button Blazers are every bit as classic as a Two Button Blazer. When wearing your Three Button Blazer, NEVER EVER button the top button or ALL of the buttons; this will cause your clothes to bunch, and make you look restricted in your coat. You will want to button the middle button, which will give you a smoother and less restricted look. While we are discussing blazers, we might as well discuss the fabrics. You will want to stay away from anything that creates bulk. In the winter, you will want to avoid at all cost bulky wool; cashmere is less bulky, just as warm and will not add girth to your body. When choosing a suit, invest in a high-quality soft wool or wool blend; it will flatter your body, and slim your mid-section. If you can skip a suit all together, consider a vest or golf sweater paired with a button down. Vest and golf sweaters are flattering, because the smooth out the mid-sections and do not add bulk or girth to the areas that you want to hide.
When choosing trousers, you will want to remember the longer the hem, the thinner the body. Choose flat front (non-pleated) trousers, if you are heavier in the mid-section. Flat-front trousers are slimming and do not add weight to your waistline. If wearing a shoe with a slight heel, you will want the hem line of your pant to hit a quarter to one-half inch above the heel NO SHORTER and NO LONGER. Also, keep your pockets empty; loading your pockets with bulky wallets, heavy mobile devices, and lots of change not only weigh down your pockets, but they also add girth to your hip and mid-section.LOW-RISE TROUSERS and jeans are your friend, they elongate the leg and increase the distance between the top of your waistband and your crotch. Ensure that the waistband of your pant is large enough to accommodate your midsection so that your belly does not stick out; no one wants dunlap syndrome.
Don't wear tight clothes. If you are like me, when I first gained weight, I was in denial for a moment. I had always had a 36" waist, and when my waist began to widen, I refused to accept it, and ultimately ended up looking rather 'tight-up' in my clothes. So again, I warn you NEVER WEAR TIGHT CLOTHES. Garments that are too tight highlight those unsightly bulges, bumps, and curves that you wish you did not have. But also, don't wear overly loose clothing, as this will do nothing but make you look larger than you really are. You may have to spend some money on finding a wonderful tailor, because fit is of paramount importance. When shopping, you will want to choose items that skim over your body, and smooth out your problem areas.
This a short list of the rules that I follow when shopping. Hopefully this list will prove beneficial to you. Share your stories, leave your comments and send me your pictures.
Until next time, Happy Shopping!
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