Fashion Today: How to dress according to your body size - Part 4

  

Body Shape #5 For Men – TRAPEZOID 
An “average” build refers to what most designers use as the foundation of their designs. 

In other words – Most off the rack clothing will fit you well – pending minor adjustments. 

The waist is the narrowest point on an average man’s torso. The rib cage widens steadily up to the collarbone and shoulders, which are the broadest parts of the torso. This gives the body an overall trapezoidal shape with the shorter side at the bottom. 

Clothing For Men With Trapezoid Body Shape: 
Showcase your athletic body shape in slim and fitted clothes. Take advantage of sports-inspired modern looks.

• Trousers: Avoid baggy clothes. Find a brand with a close fit or have your trousers tailored. Stylistically, most colors and patterns should work just fine with your build.  Cuffs and pleats are up to personal taste.
• Shirts: Vertical stripes will make you appear a little taller. Checks and plaids add horizontal bulk, so pick which one you need based on your height.
• Jackets: A blazer or suit jacket tapers your waist, making you stomach seem slimmer and your shoulders seem broader. Wear it buttoned with a single button at the waist for maximum effect.
• Neckties: Stick to a normal length (the tip should be right around your belt buckle) and a normal width (about 3 to 3 1/2?). Short, skinny, fat, or otherwise oddly-sized ties throw off the balance of your torso.

Clothing To Avoid For Men With Trapezoid Body Shape: 
A perfectly paired ensemble is easily ruined by wearing clothes that don’t fit your body correctly. Any well-dressed man will tell you that the secret to comfortable and flattering style comes down to fit.

• An average build just needs clean lines and a good personal style to look sharp. The biggest no-nos are anything loose and saggy, and any outfits that are completely bland and generic-looking (unless you want to vanish easily in groups).

If you’re both average build and average height you could be in danger of blending in with crowds. Try to have a few distinct details in your outfit at all times. Just a colored pocket square in the jacket’s breast pocket goes a long way. A good watch and shoes have a similar effect. A little visual clutter is a good thing, as long as it leaves the basic shape of your body (and especially your torso) intact. 

Your body type and shape should always take priority over fashion trends.