How To Get Fitted For the Proper Suit For Your Size

Sometimes when men don’t possess the standard model sizes they have to go to extreme lengths, even custom tailoring. GQ gives insights on suiting up for your shape.

Visual illusions can help to change your appearance to suit your style. Take this tips to look your best.

Short Men

Shorter men need to stay away from extra fabric. Don’t fear buying short length suits, be honest.

• Don’t wear longer suit jackets which make your legs appear shorter. You’ll look like you’re swimming in fabric.
• Keep ties and lapels on the thinner side. Don’t wear thick ties or lapels. Peak lapels help lengthen the body.
• A lower button placement will help elongate the body as well.

Tall Men

Use clothing to play down your height. Belts, pocket squares and horizontal strips help create breaks in proportion.

• Ditch the oversize, foot-ball like, padded shoulders. Why add more mass?
• Stay away from skinny ties which will exaggerate your length.
• A high-cut lapel two-button suit can work very well.

Large Men

Large men can still wear suits with confidence. Some of the same rules apply. Go for a fitted look and avoid the current craze of super-skinny ties and lapels.

• Don’t go for roomy. It looks messy and disheveled.
• Tuck in. You’re not fooling anyone.
• Keep the jacket buttoned and a pocket square can take the focus off the gut.

Athletic Men

It can be hard for athletic men to find suits with the right proportions that hit everywhere right. The tailor is your friend and the jacket may have to be taken in at the sides.

• No peak lapels which will draw further focus to broad shoulders.
• No pockets squares. Why draw attention to an already protruding chest?

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