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While every man's body is different, all male body shapes fit into 5 general categories. We’re here to help you determine your body shape and choose clothes that fit well and flatter you so you can look your best. From what to wear to what to avoid, we’ve got you covered with this comprehensive guide on how to dress for each male body shape.
Steps
How do I figure out my body shape?
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1You're a rectangle if your shoulders, waist, and hips are of similar width. If your proportions are pretty much the same from your shoulder to your hips, you fit into the most common body shape category of a rectangle.[4]
- Celebrities with rectangle body shapes include David Beckham and Matt Bomer.
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2You're an oval if you have a wide torso with slimmer shoulders and hips. If you're widest at the waist and have narrow shoulders and slim hips, you have an oval body shape. This is a common body shape, especially as you get older. There are lots of things you can wear to slim your stomach (if that's what you're going for).[5]
- James Corden, Elton John, and Kevin James are celebrities with oval body shapes.
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3You're a triangle if you have a wide waist and hips with narrow shoulders. If your lower half tends to be a bit larger than your upper half, you fit into the triangle category.[6]
- Celebrities with triangle body shapes include Seth Rogan and Kanye West.
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4You're an inverted triangle if you have wide shoulders with a slim waist and hips. If you spend a lot of time working out your upper body and see gains in your shoulders and arms, you're more likely to have an inverted triangle body shape.[7]
- Celebrities with this body shape include Gerard Butler and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
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5You're a trapezoid if you have wide shoulders with a slightly narrower waist and hips. If you're pretty fit and healthy, you're likely to be a trapezoid. You probably don't have trouble finding clothes that fit you well since you have balanced proportions.[8]
- Jon Hamm and Daniel Craig are celebs with trapezoid shapes.
References
- ↑ https://theadultman.com/fashion-and-style/dress-for-body-shape/
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/fashion-psychology/
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/fashion-psychology/
- ↑ http://www.mensfashionmagazine.com/how-to-dress-for-body-type
- ↑ https://theadultman.com/fashion-and-style/dress-for-body-shape/
- ↑ https://www.dmarge.com/dressing-body-shape
- ↑ https://www.michael84.co.uk/dress-for-your-body-type-mens-style-guide/
- ↑ https://www.insidehook.com/article/style/dress-mens-body-types
- ↑ https://www.dmarge.com/dressing-body-shape
- ↑ https://www.dmarge.com/dressing-body-shape
- ↑ https://www.insidehook.com/article/style/dress-mens-body-types
- ↑ https://theadultman.com/fashion-and-style/dress-for-body-shape/
- ↑ https://theadultman.com/fashion-and-style/dress-for-body-shape/
- ↑ https://www.insidehook.com/article/style/dress-mens-body-types
- ↑ https://www.insidehook.com/article/style/dress-mens-body-types
- ↑ https://www.dmarge.com/dressing-body-shape
- ↑ http://www.mensfashionmagazine.com/how-to-dress-for-body-type
- ↑ https://www.insidehook.com/article/style/dress-mens-body-types
- ↑ https://www.dmarge.com/dressing-body-shape
- ↑ https://www.insidehook.com/article/style/dress-mens-body-types
- ↑ http://www.mensfashionmagazine.com/how-to-dress-for-body-type
- ↑ https://www.michael84.co.uk/dress-for-your-body-type-mens-style-guide/
- ↑ https://www.insidehook.com/article/style/dress-mens-body-types
- ↑ https://www.michael84.co.uk/dress-for-your-body-type-mens-style-guide/
- ↑ https://theadultman.com/fashion-and-style/dress-for-body-shape/