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Having a decent wardrobe will help anyone make a better first impression, even if you don't have the best body. Being overweight doesn't mean that you have to dress poorly. It is possible to be a very stylish, heavyset man. You just need to pay attention to the details and select clothing that suits your body type. | Having a decent wardrobe will help anyone make a better first impression, even if you don't have the best body. Being overweight doesn't mean that you have to dress poorly. It is possible to be a very stylish, heavyset man. You just need to pay attention to the details and select clothing that suits your body type. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Getting the Right Fit === | === Getting the Right Fit === | ||
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#*If you have problems keeping shirts tucked in, you can change that. Buy shirts labeled "tall", which are usually available only in large or XL. If you are in that size group, then they will fit you well without being too big. Put your shirt on first, and then your pants. Do not do too much "blousing out" of the shirt, particularly at the front, but also don't tuck ''too'' tight--somewhere in between the two extremes will look best. | #*If you have problems keeping shirts tucked in, you can change that. Buy shirts labeled "tall", which are usually available only in large or XL. If you are in that size group, then they will fit you well without being too big. Put your shirt on first, and then your pants. Do not do too much "blousing out" of the shirt, particularly at the front, but also don't tuck ''too'' tight--somewhere in between the two extremes will look best. | ||
#Find clothes that fit the largest part of your body and have them tailored. If the pants fit in the waist, but are busting at the seams at your thighs, buy a larger size that fits your thighs and have them taken in at the waist. It is better to pay a little extra for pants that fit you perfectly than $50 for pants that don't. | #Find clothes that fit the largest part of your body and have them tailored. If the pants fit in the waist, but are busting at the seams at your thighs, buy a larger size that fits your thighs and have them taken in at the waist. It is better to pay a little extra for pants that fit you perfectly than $50 for pants that don't. | ||
| − | #Dress for the occasion. Some overweight men may not want to wear shorts or t-shirts in the summer because of insecurities. However, dressing in out of season clothing to try and cover it up will only draw more attention to you. Wear clothing that suits the environment to fit in instead of sticking out.<ref>http://www.mademan.com/mm/10-fashion-tips-fat-men.html</ref> | + | #Dress for the occasion. Some overweight men may not want to wear shorts or t-shirts in the summer because of insecurities. However, dressing in out of season clothing to try and cover it up will only draw more attention to you. Wear clothing that suits the environment to fit in instead of sticking out.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mademan.com/mm/10-fashion-tips-fat-men.html</ref> |
=== Improving Your Style === | === Improving Your Style === | ||
#Wear vertical stripes. Even a faint pinstripe (which is very in right now) does wonders for creating a nice vertical line. Make sure that the stripes are on clothes that fit you because even a simple pattern like a stripe can accentuate clothes that don't fit and make you look enormous instead of giving you the slim look you're trying to achieve. | #Wear vertical stripes. Even a faint pinstripe (which is very in right now) does wonders for creating a nice vertical line. Make sure that the stripes are on clothes that fit you because even a simple pattern like a stripe can accentuate clothes that don't fit and make you look enormous instead of giving you the slim look you're trying to achieve. | ||
#*Wear vertical stripes instead of horizontal stripes. Vertical stripes can help to slim your appearance, and horizontal stripes can actually make you appear wider. | #*Wear vertical stripes instead of horizontal stripes. Vertical stripes can help to slim your appearance, and horizontal stripes can actually make you appear wider. | ||
| − | #*Avoid bold patterns and contrasting colors.<ref>http://www.mensxp.com/fashion/what-to-wear/8687-how-to-dress-well-if-you-are-overweight.html</ref> | + | #*Avoid bold patterns and contrasting colors.<ref name="rf2">http://www.mensxp.com/fashion/what-to-wear/8687-how-to-dress-well-if-you-are-overweight.html</ref> |
| − | #Go for V-neck tops. The shape of the collar on a v-neck sweater or t-shirt can help to make the neckline appear longer.<ref | + | #Go for V-neck tops. The shape of the collar on a v-neck sweater or t-shirt can help to make the neckline appear longer.<ref name="rf2" /> This can help make double chins a little less noticeable. |
| − | #*When purchasing dress shirts, select shirts with a spread collar to balance out the proportion with your face.<ref>http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/07/24/large-man-style/</ref> | + | #*When purchasing dress shirts, select shirts with a spread collar to balance out the proportion with your face.<ref name="rf3">http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/07/24/large-man-style/</ref> |
| − | #*Avoid turtlenecks as they can make your neckline disappear.<ref>http://www.fashionoomph.com/top-10-fashion-tips-big-guys-look-slimmer-fashionable/</ref> | + | #*Avoid turtlenecks as they can make your neckline disappear.<ref name="rf4">http://www.fashionoomph.com/top-10-fashion-tips-big-guys-look-slimmer-fashionable/</ref> |
#Wear straight leg pants with no pleats. Straight leg pants (meaning as wide at the bottom as at the thigh) keep you from being V-shaped with tiny ankles and a wider midsection. If your pants fit, you don't need pleats. | #Wear straight leg pants with no pleats. Straight leg pants (meaning as wide at the bottom as at the thigh) keep you from being V-shaped with tiny ankles and a wider midsection. If your pants fit, you don't need pleats. | ||
#Don't add extra bulk to your body. Avoid thicker fabrics. Cargo pants, hoodies with front pouches, and bulky sweaters can make you look bigger. Shoulder pads are also a generally a no-no. While natural materials are generally preferable, synthetics can help you cut down on how bulky your clothes appear during colder seasons. | #Don't add extra bulk to your body. Avoid thicker fabrics. Cargo pants, hoodies with front pouches, and bulky sweaters can make you look bigger. Shoulder pads are also a generally a no-no. While natural materials are generally preferable, synthetics can help you cut down on how bulky your clothes appear during colder seasons. | ||
#*Select cashmere over heavier wool sweaters. The lighter fabric will still keep you warm without adding bulk to your body. | #*Select cashmere over heavier wool sweaters. The lighter fabric will still keep you warm without adding bulk to your body. | ||
| − | #*If you sweat a lot, you will want to avoid synthetic fibers like rayon and natural fibers like silk. While they may drape well, they are not breathable and can lead to excess sweating and discomfort.<ref>http://www.bustle.com/articles/17873-sweat-a-lot-5-fabrics-to-avoid-when-the-weather-gets-warm</ref> | + | #*If you sweat a lot, you will want to avoid synthetic fibers like rayon and natural fibers like silk. While they may drape well, they are not breathable and can lead to excess sweating and discomfort.<ref name="rf5">http://www.bustle.com/articles/17873-sweat-a-lot-5-fabrics-to-avoid-when-the-weather-gets-warm</ref> |
| − | #*When choosing a jacket, select one that suits your body shape. Avoid a double-vented jacket if you have a large backside. The slits will likely leave you exposed. Try getting a single vent jacket instead.<ref>http://www.realmenrealstyle.com/suit-jacket-vents-transcript/</ref> | + | #*When choosing a jacket, select one that suits your body shape. Avoid a double-vented jacket if you have a large backside. The slits will likely leave you exposed. Try getting a single vent jacket instead.<ref name="rf6">http://www.realmenrealstyle.com/suit-jacket-vents-transcript/</ref> |
| − | #Select longer hems. Longer hemlines can help to elongate your body.<ref | + | #Select longer hems. Longer hemlines can help to elongate your body.<ref name="rf1" /> When possible, wear shirts, jacket or coat that goes down further down your body. Finding shirts that look good without being tucked in can help to lengthen your body. You can also wear a trench style coat over a short coat to help lengthen your appearance. |
#Compose your outfit. Lighter shades attract attention, darker shades detract. Use these principles in conjunction to suit your body best. If your torso is larger than your bottom half, dark clothing on top and light on bottom can help you look more proportional. Additionally, undershirts can keep you cooler in the summer, warmer in the winter, and keep you from appearing too sweaty. | #Compose your outfit. Lighter shades attract attention, darker shades detract. Use these principles in conjunction to suit your body best. If your torso is larger than your bottom half, dark clothing on top and light on bottom can help you look more proportional. Additionally, undershirts can keep you cooler in the summer, warmer in the winter, and keep you from appearing too sweaty. | ||
=== Accessorizing Wisely === | === Accessorizing Wisely === | ||
#Always wear a belt. One that is wide, thick, and sturdy will work best, and you should wear it tighter with a tucked shirt than with an un-tucked shirt (a wide belt will feel more comfortable if tight than a narrow belt will.) | #Always wear a belt. One that is wide, thick, and sturdy will work best, and you should wear it tighter with a tucked shirt than with an un-tucked shirt (a wide belt will feel more comfortable if tight than a narrow belt will.) | ||
| − | #*As an alternative, try switching from a belt to suspenders.<ref | + | #*As an alternative, try switching from a belt to suspenders.<ref name="rf3" /> Suspenders with business attire will look much more stylish than a belt. Select a bright color like red to brighten up your look. |
| − | #Wear wide ties. If you wear a tie when you go to work, be sure to purchase ties that are wider. Buying a thinner tie will make it seem as though your body is even larger and the tie is smaller.<ref>http://attireclub.org/2014/08/01/12-fashion-rules-big-tall-men/</ref> | + | #Wear wide ties. If you wear a tie when you go to work, be sure to purchase ties that are wider. Buying a thinner tie will make it seem as though your body is even larger and the tie is smaller.<ref name="rf7">http://attireclub.org/2014/08/01/12-fashion-rules-big-tall-men/</ref> |
#*Be sure when you tie it that your tie comes all the way down to your belt. | #*Be sure when you tie it that your tie comes all the way down to your belt. | ||
#Wear a stylish hat. Pick out a fedora or similar hat that suits your personality and make it your trademark. Wearing a stylish hat shows that you noticed all the details when assembling your wardrobe. It can help dispell any notions that you are heavyset because you are lazy. | #Wear a stylish hat. Pick out a fedora or similar hat that suits your personality and make it your trademark. Wearing a stylish hat shows that you noticed all the details when assembling your wardrobe. It can help dispell any notions that you are heavyset because you are lazy. | ||
