Advice for men for the most complimentary look for all body types
| This guide contains general advice to choose the outfit that is the most flattering for your body type. |
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Short torso:
For your best look:
- Wear vertical details on top, like dividing seams, vertical stripes, etc.
- Choose pants that sit on your hips.
- Choose long collar styles.
Avoid these mistakes for your body type:
- Horizontal details on top.
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Long torso:
For your best look:
- Wear horizontal details on top, like dividing seams, horizontal stripes, etc.
- Choose pants that sit very high on your waist.
- Wear high sitting belts.
Avoid these mistakes for your body type:
- Pants that sit on your hips or lower.
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Tummy:
For your best look:
- Wear a waistcoat to cover your tummy.
- Choose vertical details, like stripes and dividing seams.
- Choose long lapel collars.
Avoid these mistakes for your body type:
- Horizontal details or short jacket styles.
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Short, heavy body:
For your best look:
- Choose long collar styles
- Choose tight cut pant styles without cuffs.
- Choose braces or suspenders to help to stretch the appearance of your body.
Avoid these mistakes for your body type:
- Horizontal details or shoulder pads.
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Tall, heavy body:
For your best look:
- Wear slender shaped suits and jackets.
- Choose long collar styles.
- Choose jackets with a length that extends past your hips.
- Try slender, straight shaped, flat front pants (without pleats).
- Use vertical details, like stripes and seams, to elongate your body.
Avoid these mistakes for your body type:
- Shoulder pads, double breasted styles, and any horizontal details.
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