Dressing Men In Plus Size Clothing
Everyone wants to look good
Everyone wants to look good. What most people forget all the time is that it is not only women that have this natural concern about their appearance, men also share this same dilemma. As a norm, teenage boys have uncontrollable appetites, but since this ferocious dinning habit is always coupled with active metabolic processes and sports activities, they stay fit.There will come the time, however, when the body's natural ability to digest food will be slower and that is almost always, the result of aging. So if men maintain the same appetite from when they were in their teens, and go on with their lives without exercise, the cholesterol and fat from their diet finds its way to the stomach, arms, and thighs, and are left there, to accumulate over time.
When this happens and a man enters the plus size status, it may take him a while to accept the need for plus size clothing. This is often where the problem begins, because plus size individuals try to fit themselves into their old clothes that naturally, do not fit them anymore, and so they end up uncomfortable.
This is one common mistake that we make. The key to looking good in an outfit, whether you are male or female, slim or big-boned, short or tall, is to pick the size that fits you perfectly. For plus size clothing, garment choice is crucial. You do not want the bulges to show, so you have to avoid garments that have the tendency to fold into crevices. You want a garment that flows and falls perfectly on your body, and not something that hugs it uncomfortably.
Here are some other options that plus size men can try:
1. Get a blazer. The blazer is a plus size clothing must-have. By simply putting a blazer on, you can immediately transform your look. You need to avoid the double-breasted type of blazers, because they will only make you look top heavy.
A single-breasted and pinstriped blazer will really look good. Make sure that it is tailored well to fit you, because loose-fitting or tight-fitting blazers will look bad on a variety of different body types.
2. In picking the right shirt, always remember that the type of garment is of key importance. Apart from it being well fitted, you should really make sure that the garment is of good quality and is made well. Thick garments will be a bad idea because you will just look bigger so pick cotton or linen instead. If you want to wear a shirt or sweater made from wool, pick the thinner types of wool.
3. In regards to slacks and pants, make sure you avoid those with pleats. This will make the pelvic area look bigger, so make sure to remember that.
In the end, if you wish to really feel better about yourself, consider increasing your movement on a daily basis. Make a commitment to exercise and keep fit. You can go a long way jogging around the block or through doing a few forced sit-ups. Remember, if there is a will, there is a way! Everything is possible!
by: Claire Armstrong