Summer is coming, and suddenly we think that those good resolutions to lose some pounds haven’t quite materialized yet. And then to think that we still have to finish all those nice BBQs and parties this summer. Unfortunately, gentlemen: nothing to do! Then just camouflage that stuff.In other words: fake it till you make it. We’ve put together some handy tips: clothes for men with a belly, so you can look slim in comfort and style.
#1 STRETCH IT
Want comfortable yet close-fitting clothing? Choose stretch! The added lycra in pants allows the fibers to move with you. Jeans have had a stretch in them for years, allowing your jeans to mold to your body without pinching. This prevents the oh-so-feared love handles and bellybuttons. Stretch winners are the shirts with stretch, ideal and very comfortable.
#2 COLOR BLOCKING
style=”text-align: justify;”>Wearing 1 color makes you look more massive than you are. Break up your outfit by combining different layers and colors. Wear a dark blue print polo (dark dresses down) on a sand-colored chino, combine an open cardigan or overshirt on a colored T-shirt of a different color or wear a shirt with vertical stripes under a jacket. In short: dare to go wild! Colors and prints are hot this summer so this is a good choice.
#3 MIND THE FIT
Pay close attention to the fit. For every figure there is an appropriate fit. For the man with an average stature, there are the modern-fit and the regular-fit models. These are modern shirts with a comfortable, roomy and straight fit. If you’re wearing a T-shirt choose a V-neck, this will optically lengthen your torso making you appear narrower. Avoid horizontal stripes, but go
for vertical stripes that work lengthwise. A gorgeous jacket is always good, it shapes your shoulders and can disguise your tummy. Then in pants there are brands like Meyer, Gardeur, Brax and our own Suitable brand which have quarter sizes. The pants are then lowered at the front and the leg is slimmed at the back, or in other words, beautiful pants with excellent fitting comfort.
#4 MEASURING IS KNOWING
We can give clothing tips all we want, but the most important thing is always to wear clothes in the right size. Also check out the slightly larger sizes of clothing. Both too small and too large clothing create a distorted image and are anything but flattering. Make sure you can move well and comfortably in the clothes you wear. You’re already under enough stress these days, and we don’t think your clothes need to contribute to that. Get good advice in the store or see online size charts so that your clothes are guaranteed to fit and still be comfortable and stylish. In addition, remember that clothes are manufactured so that they fit 80 percent of all bodies. So it’s still pretty difficult to find the perfect fit. Suitable has a solution for this too: the tailor! Our colleagues in the shops can take your measurements and have the clothes altered to create the perfect outfit for every body.
For more fashion tips, visit one of our stores and let our colleagues advise you on the right fit, size, and trends over a cup of coffee. Or visit our webshop, under the heading: ‘Everything about sizes’ you can find all the information based on the brand, model, and shape that you need to find the size that fits your body.
