By Kelly Price
If you choose carefully with men’s plus size clothing you can give the impression of knocking off half a stone instantly by simply being careful with the type of clothes you wear.
Men’s plus size clothing can look great, you just need to know how to dress correctly and here some tips to look great.
1. Horizontal Stripes Are A No!
Vertical stripes are a yes.
Why?
Because they draw the eyes downwards, making your silhouette longer and making you look slimmer.
Formally, Pinstripe suits are the perfect, especially paired with a crisp black dress
For casual wear, try to find dark corduroys with slim stripes are also a good option
If you are wearing vertical stripes its fine and if you are not, it’s no stripes at all with this fashion tip.
2. Go Single Breasted
Single breasted jackets always look slimmer than double breasted that focus the eyes at the centre.
Also be careful about the vents at the back of your jacket on.
Stay away from blazers and jackets that are double-vented as this cut will draw attention to your bottom.
Stick to single-vented jackets or jackets without any vents and keep in mind your jacket should always cover your bottom.
3. Watch the Fit
Make sure your wear clothes that fit and you buy the size you are, rather than the size you would like to be.
Tight clothing will make you look ridiculous and show every bulge in more graphic detail.
On the other hand, many men believe baggy clothing will hide their bulges, if their to baggy they will simply make you look much bigger.
The secret to looking slimmer is to choose clothes that are not to tight not to baggy and allow you to feel comfortable and move properly.
4. Go Monochrome
A shirt and trousers in two contrasting colors will draw attention right to the centre where the join is which is your stomach!
Avoid this and go for two similar colors that don’t highlight your middle. For example Black trousers yellow top is a no Dark blue jumper and black trousers is a yes.
In plus size men’s clothing you do not want to draw attention to your middle. Finally, black is the ultimate color for slimming. If you decide to dress in black make sure you add a splash of color to break up your look
5. Don’t Wear High Neck Jumpers
In men’s plus size clothing high roll or turtle neck jumpers are a no at all costs it will simply make your neck look fatter and give the illusion of a shorter person
V-neck round necks and T-shirts are all good.
These draw the eyes down giving the impression of a sleeker silhouette also, it will give you the illusion of having a longer neck which if you have double chin or large neck will make you look slimmer.
6. Always Use A Belt
A belt will hold your waistline and make it appear slimmer and make sure your trousers hang correctly.
Conversely don’t tighten your belt to hard so you can’t breathe! Your belly will them overhang.
7. Don’t Follow Fashion Blindly
With men’s plus size clothing don’t try and follow fashions simply because you think you should, they wont always suit.
Instead develop your own personal style that makes you look good. The above are just a few tips for wearing men’s plus size clothing and we will discuss more in articles in this series.