Expert Tips to Pull Off a Suit Considering Your Body Shape
As men, we all know that our bodies differ in many ways, whether it be height, weight, or just our general aesthetic compared to each other. When looking around, we have a general idea when we stand amongst other men. However, when purchasing a suit, it may be a bit more complicated than that. Although many would be familiar with the saying, "You are what you eat." What seems to be more accurate in a dressing context is that "you are what you wear."
How you dress is nothing more than expressing your personality, which you indeed are inside. How well or poorly you dress tells the world a story even if you don't realize it. For example, a person who wears torn jeans with holes, a creased baggy shirt may give the impression that person is lazy or careless.
When picking out the perfect suit, how it fits your body type sends the same message to people looking at you, but most importantly, how it feels on you. There are various body types, and it's essential to know yours to pick one that adheres to your structure. Whether you are slim, bulky, or somewhat more oversized, here are a few tips to help you pull off wearing a suit.
Endomorphs
Men who have an endomorph body type generally have more weight around the waist and belly area, so you would seek out a suit that accommodates all the good parts when looking for the perfect fitting suit. Men who are endomorph body types are usually tall, with broad shoulders, so there are few critical elements of the jacket to consider.
Although the aim is to get a perfect fit, parts of the body will need to be overcompensated to ensure the suit is not too tight around the waist and sleeves long enough to reach the wrist. It's very easy to overcompensate and get along, oversized or baggy suit as a big and tall gentleman. Seek the right fit for you, and take the time to get it right. To be in proportion with your height and wide chest area, consider getting a suit with wide lapels.
A suit for shorter men would have to be measured and adjusted to suit their height and lower waist dimensions better. Your trousers are just as important as the jacket. Seek pants that are long enough to barely touch your shoes while wide enough around the waist to fit snug. As a relatively large man, maybe you should skip wearing a three-piece vest, as it creates a bulkier illusion to the outfit. Keep it light and comfortable.
Mesomorphs
Entirely different from endomorph and ectomorph bodies, mesomorphs are generally athletes and are characterized as broad built, narrow around the waist but wide around the chest and shoulder area. Fitting into a suit as a mesomorph body type means the opposite of endomorph; you would need to get a large jacket size and a smaller pants size. Considering the difference in dimensions, it is best to get the jacket and pants loose and different sizes to try and get the perfect fit for both.
To accentuate your athlete physique, you want to get a cut slim large jacket, just enough to fit and expose your natural structure well. A mesomorph body type is V-shaped, so to keep that shape, a medium-sized lapel with a wide width would be a great option. Athletes tend to have big arms that go with broad shoulders and chests; when picking the right fit, consider that and the freedom of moving around at an event.
Ectomorphs
An ectomorph body type is generally slimmer and proportioned compared to endomorphs and mesomorphs. The perfect suit for this body type calls for a well-proportioned slim fit without making it too tight. Skinny men typically make the mistake of choosing a suit slightly big for their structure without realizing it. Choose one size smaller, and you will be surprised at how snug your frame fits.
To give your slim body a heavier appeal, and broaden your shoulders, seek to find a suit with a wide lapel. A critical point in the trousers is the taper, and a loose taper may suggest that you're that you are. For ectomorphs, the perfect proportion is everything, and a perfect taper compliments the narrow frame well. A three-piece suit is also an excellent option for slimmer gentlemen and wearing a vest packs of a nice shape for this body type.