For tall and large guys, it’s not always easy to find clothes that fit properly. Often there aren’t clothes that are big enough. Even if there are some big sizes in a retail store, there aren’t enough options or the fit may not be right. That’s why well-stocked Big and Tall Men’s Clothing Stores are so popular these days. People need more options.
If you’re looking for clothes that will fit your large frame, here are some tips that can help.
- Shop online. You can find online retail stores that offer a wide range of clothes and options. Also, you’ll find that the prices are much more reasonable, since maintaining a website is less costly than renting retail space. Those savings are passed on to the customer.
- Baggy clothes are a no-n0. They can make you look even bigger than you actually are. Also, you may give off the impression that you don’t care about your appearance because baggy clothes are seldom neat in appearance.
- Bold patterns should be avoided. Bold patterns catch everyone’s attention and can also make you look bigger.
- You may want to keep your torso from looking larger, so that means you shouldn’t wear double-breasted blazers. Instead, pick the classic look of a well-tailored single-breasted blazer with high buttons.
- Get flat fronts for your trousers instead of pleats. Pleated trousers tend to balloon at the sides, which makes your hips even bigger than they really are. Even regular sized guys avoid pleated trousers because the silhouette isn’t really flattering, and it’s even worse for bigger men.
- Wear pants at the natural waistline. This means wearing them around the bellybutton, as it offers a more streamlined look. Your legs will look longer and it helps hide the large waistline from showing.
- When you’re picking colors, go for the simple and solid hues like navy, gray, or black. Brown and olive work too. Checkered patterns and horizontal stripes don’t work as they make you look wider than you really are.
- For those who have large waists, suspenders are better than belts. Belts have this unfortunate tendency of drifting downwards to below your belly. This causes your trousers to go below your natural waist so you may have to keep pulling your trousers up.
- You should also go with larger accessories. Larger watches and wider ties go well with your frame, and it also denotes an impression of imposing power. That’s not a bad impression at all. On the other hand, small or skinny accessories like skinny ties will seem unbalanced or just plain flimsy on your large frame.
- Even with all these tips, finding an item off the rack will be a constant challenge. So you may want to work with a tailor to ensure your clothes fit you properly.
Daryl Green