How to choose clothes according to your body type for men: recommendations, tips

At all times, women were worried about a beautiful male body in the same way as guys were about a woman’s body. But does an ideal exist, because different countries set their own criteria. It also concerns the tastes of each individual woman, one likes a mountain of muscles, another likes skinny boys, and still another likes a chubby young man. Let's try to understand the issue of the beauty of male bodies in more detail.

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Apollo Belvedere is a sculpture of an ancient Roman handsome man. To this day, many ladies and critics consider such a body to be the standard of beauty. But time does not stand still, and the guys themselves are beginning to view themselves completely differently, from the other side.

Today, many guys believe that a sculpted body with pronounced muscle relief is already a thing of the past. They increasingly like the features of skinny boys, which are now abundant on the catwalks of world fashion. In the same way, a woman's body was once considered beautiful with outstanding forms, where there was something to grab onto. Today, thinness is in fashion, this applies not only to women, but also to men. But fashion often goes against people’s opinions, and this also applies to the beauty of the figure.

It is worth considering the question of what a beautiful male body is, guided by the customs of different nations. For example, in India, the ideal is a man who is overweight and has a protruding tummy. This suggests that he has the opportunity to eat a lot, while doing little physical work. This means that such a guy will feed his family, his wife and children will not have to starve.

In many African countries, a beautiful male body is a thin physique, long legs and arms. According to local residents, such a guy moves quickly, is lightweight, and maneuverable, which will give him an advantage in hunting and getting food. In Rus', a strong physique was considered beautiful, and now many girls prefer guys who are tall and powerful so that they can protect. But in Brazil, women are sure that a short man is the best lover, and they no longer look at other body features, only at size! In Korea, ladies appreciate guys who are fragile, short, and somewhat reminiscent even of women.

Until recently, it was not customary to discuss the beauty of the body, at least this applies to the countries of the former USSR. Such conversations were considered the height of indecency. Now this issue comes up more and more often in women's conversations, on television screens and in the print industry. Interestingly, men themselves are more concerned about the beauty of their personal bodies than many women. They are ready to spend hours hovering around the mirror, looking for flaws and advantages.

The ideal male body: how standards have changed over 150 years

Women are usually interested in beauty issues. In any company you can discuss how the canons of female beauty have changed. But men also had their own standards, and the American publicist and illustrator Nikolai Lamm decided to conduct a study of how the ideal male body has changed over the past 150 years. Limm identified 5 main periods, which were largely determined by the influence of Hollywood. It was there that ideas about the standards of male beauty were formed.

1. 1870s: obesity as a symbol of success

This tradition was born in the Middle Ages. Being overweight meant being able to eat enough to eat and not expend too much energy on physical work. And only a wealthy man could afford lavish feasts. So in 1866, the elite “Fat Man’s Cube” was founded in Connecticut, to which only men weighing over 90 kg had access.

2. 1930s: Hollywood's Golden Age

Food becomes available and people’s other needs come first. It was at this time that Hollywood reached its heyday, providing “supplies” of public entertainment, and at the same time becoming a trendsetter in women's and men's fashion. The heroes of feature films had a slender and fit figure, with a classic V-shaped build.

3. 1960s: the age of rock stars

Hollywood has given way to rock and roll in the hearts of the public. And the stars of the stage were hairy and thin rebels with an infantile figure. Young people were more interested in parties, social problems and protests, and not in their appearance. This is how the fashion for a thin and even slightly emaciated male body appeared.

4. 1980s: The Jocks Are Coming

The 80s came and protests became a thing of the past. Young people rushed to the newly opened gyms; it was there that men, during the period of economic recession and falling material wealth, looked for new ways to assert themselves. Working with hardware provided such an opportunity, especially since the screens were filled with new idols - perhaps not very talented actors, but charismatic piles of muscles.

It was hard to find a boy who didn’t have a Schwarzenegger poster hanging on his wall. His “Terminator” became the embodiment of a new era of male narcissism and fashion for monolithic masculinity.

5. 1990s and beyond: ordinary people

In the 1990s, the male body undergoes changes again. Now, plump men are no longer perceived as successful, but rather lazy and lacking initiative. The jocks seem rather not too smart, but rather narcissistic. People wanted something in between, especially since the ideas of a healthy lifestyle and a fit figure are gaining vogue. Again, the heroes of the screen are also changing: powerful jocks have been replaced by smart and fast ones.

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Male body types

Many years ago, three types of male body structure were identified. These are ectomorphs, endomorphs and mesomorphs.

Ectomorphs are men with a thin build. They have narrow shoulders, long legs and arms, and a thin layer of fat. It’s about these people that they say “It’s not good for a horse,” and indeed, no matter how much you fatten up such a guy, he will still remain thin. Many ectomorphs are regulars at gyms, where they try to gain at least a little muscle mass. Men of this type look like teenage boys throughout their lives if they do not begin active activities. But it is very difficult for them to maintain the body that they have suffered through in the gym; as soon as they miss a couple of workouts, it begins to “deflate”.

Endomorphs are a type of men prone to obesity. It’s easy to recognize an endomorph: short limbs, wide hips (often even the butt resembles a woman’s), a short and thick neck, a round face. Representatives of this type have to work hard in the gym to lose extra pounds. But still, they do not have problems with building muscle mass, like ectomorphs, and it will be easier to create a beautiful male body from such a foundation.
Mesomorphs are people with an athletic build. They have limbs proportional to the body, broad shoulders and a prominent chest, and a powerful back. It is easier for such guys than previous types to pump up their abs and develop muscles. Interestingly, the type is extremely rare in its “pure form”. Usually we can see a mixture of mesomorph and endomorph or ectomorph.

According to statistical surveys, oddly enough, only 40-45% of women believe that a beautiful male body is mesomorphic. The votes were split almost equally between all three types, with endomorphs and ectomorphs attracting many women! We invite you to find out which features of the male body have been highlighted by women, what attracts them more.

What are body types?

Body types are a conditional classification of the most common types of human figures, divided into ectomorphs, mesomorphs and endomorphs. Somatotype theory was developed by William Sheldon in the 1940s and was based on statistical analysis of anthropological parameters of male students. At the same time, scientists initially did not consider the characteristics of women’s physiques¹.

An ectomorph is a person who is prone to thinness and is tall, a mesomorph has a classic athletic physique, and an endomorph is an overweight somatotype that is prone to gaining excess weight. Separately, Sheldon noted that these body types are practically never found in their “pure” form - real people have more pronounced and less pronounced characteristics of all three types.

Each of these body types has distinctive metabolic and muscle performance characteristics. Ultimately, the endomorph component often provokes fat gain, while the mesomorph can remain in athletic shape for the rest of his life, even with a minimal level of physical activity. In turn, ectomorphs find it difficult to gain weight in general and muscles in particular.

How to determine your body type?

It is believed that one of the key characteristics for determining body type is skeletal density and the immediate thickness of the bone and wrist. It is also important that the wrist circumference remains unchanged regardless of the amount of fat or muscle mass in the body. Typically, classic ectomorphs have thin bones, mesomorphs have medium bones, and endomorphs have wide bones.

In most cases, in ectomorph men, the circumference of the wrist (measurements are taken along the bone just above the location of the wristwatch) is less than 17 cm, in mesomorphs - 17-20 cm, in endomorphs - more than 20 cm. In the summary table below, you will find other physical characteristics of somatotypes, as well as the pros and cons of each body type.

Ectomorph - Wrist less than 17 cm; narrow shoulders and a flat chest, thin and long limbs, thinness and a minimum of subcutaneous fat. The advantage of an ectomorphic body type is the ability to quickly pump up your abs, as well as the absence of the need to constantly follow a diet. The downside is difficulty gaining weight and increased cortisol levels.
Mesomorph - wrist from 17 to 20 cm; broad shoulders and a developed chest, medium to large bones, low fat with noticeable muscles. The advantages of a mesomorphic body type are high levels of testosterone (in men) and an innate love of sports. The disadvantages of a mesomorph are a tendency to increase cholesterol levels and problems with blood vessels.
Endomorph - wrist larger than 20 cm; large bones and massive limbs, short arms and legs, wide waist and hips, excess fat deposits. The advantage of an endomorphic body type is considered to be a powerful bone structure, which allows one to achieve great results in sports. The downside is the tendency to become overweight and the risk of developing diabetes when consuming fast carbohydrates.

Shoulders2

It is this part of the male body that attracts the eyes of women in the first place. The fair half of humanity is sure that shoulders should not be narrow, but compare them by the hips, which ideally are narrower than the shoulders.

It’s hard not to guess that girls like their shoulders, because they always start massage with this part of the body. If a man is sure that they are ugly, it would be possible to make them wider, then creating ideal ones can actually be done in the pool. It is enough to swim three times a week for a year, and your shoulders will begin to develop and the muscles on them will become stronger. And your overall physical fitness will improve!

Breast3

It's no secret that men like to contemplate women's breasts. But ladies also find a man sexy if she is beautiful, has a clear shape, and is strong. Girls consider the worst thing about a man's chest to be the moment when it begins to sag, and this is due to excess fat.

But pumped-up breasts are not ideal, so you shouldn’t overdo it in the gym. To create beauty and relief, you can exercise with dumbbells and swimming. But the best exercises are moving your breasts one at a time or together. In addition to the fact that a man will create a beautiful body in this way, he will also please his beloved. Many girls find these exercises very sexy!

Many representatives of the stronger half of humanity are sure that a beautiful male body is a clean-shaven chest. Nothing of the kind, women do not agree with this. Few girls will find attractive a guy’s chest that is devoid of any vegetation, and all this is at the subconscious level. The fact is that if a man has no hair on certain parts of his body, it means he is not yet mature for sexual relations. Yes, someone will say that this is nonsense, because at 30-40 years old this simply cannot happen. Of course he can't. But it was said “at the subconscious level,” and such a man at this very level will not be sexually attractive to a lady.

Also, substances secreted by the sweat glands accumulate in the hair on the chest. They have a certain smell that attracts members of the opposite sex. So, I shaved the hair off my chest - I lost my attractiveness at the level of smell!

Body Shape #2 for Men – Inverted Triangle

The body shape of this type is a large triangle with the base at the shoulders and the tip at the navel.

Your well-developed chest and shoulders are significantly wider compared to your waist and hips. You probably spend hours in the gym every week working on an enviable muscular frame. As a result of active training in the gym, shoulders and hips are emphasized, as well as a narrow waist - a beautiful athletic male figure is formed.

Since most manufacturers target men who are not in such great physical shape, purchasing suitable clothing can be a challenging task for this body type.

Clothes for men with inverted triangle body shape:

Your goal should be to highlight your toned and athletic body.
Wear close-fitting clothes that reduce visual clutter and highlight the clean, sharp lines of your body. Add some volume to the midsection and lower body, balancing the proportions of a well-developed upper torso.
Horizontal stripes: especially from the chest down to widen a relatively narrow waist.
Tight Shirts: You can wear shirts to show off your incredibly toned body, but be careful. You want to subtly hint at your fitness, not shout about it by wearing clothes that restrict movement.
Slim Cotton Polo Shirt: With a spandex blend, it will stretch broad shoulders and chest, creating a fitted look around the waist.
Regular V-neck T-shirts: The shape of the collar has a constricting effect on the chest and draws the eye away from the widest part of the torso.
Straight-leg trousers and jeans: Skinny jeans highlight muscular legs. Tight trousers are perfect for this purpose. Wearing patterned pants, camo shorts, or plaid pants will draw attention away from your relatively wide upper body.
Jackets: Fitted jackets that follow the natural line of your silhouette, with a greater difference between the width at the chest and the width of the waist.

Clothes to avoid for men with an inverted triangular body shape:

Prints, patterns in the shoulder and chest area. Any such details, especially around the shoulders, will focus attention on the broad upper part of the body and result in a disproportionate figure.

Biceps4

A beautiful male body means pumped up biceps. So sure is the greater half of the weaker sex. Women don't find it attractive if a man's arms are weak, and it's even worse when the skin hangs.

Women say that if a man is thin and belongs to the ectomorph type, then he definitely needs to work out in the gym. The muscles may not be big, but at least they are something!

For the most part, fat guys don't need to worry. The girls say that even their hands are powerful and wide.

Why biceps? It’s just that at the level of instincts, the weaker sex feels strength from guys with pumped up arms. This one will be able to protect, shelter from any adversity, and even be carried in your arms without any problems!

Hands5

Most men don’t care about the beauty of their hands, and it’s a shame! Many women are sure that size and shape are not as important as grooming. There may be no manicure, but nails should always be neatly trimmed, completely free of foreign particles under the plates (dirt, food debris, etc.). The skin simply must be tender, soft, there should be no calluses on it, the rough epidermis can injure when being caressed!

As for the size of the hand, the girls claim that they do not attach any importance to this. Even if guys’ fingers are thinner than their own, and their palm is narrower, there’s nothing wrong with that.

Types of male figures

To begin with, let's give an idea of the types of figures in the descriptions of which you will find your version. So, we divide men into 4 geometric categories:

trapezoid
rectangle
oval
square

Each of these types is suitable for certain styles. And often what suits the “triangle” can harm the “trapezoid”. It is very rare in the clothing collections of even the most famous brands to find a universal item that can transform to fit the silhouette of the figure. This is an exclusive rarity that will take a lot of time to find. It’s easier to follow the rules for comparing the proportions of the figure and cut.

Hips and buttocks6

What woman doesn't stare at men's butts? Yes, no lady will lose sight of this part of the body. According to most girls, hips should be narrow. Even if a guy is fat, his butt should be narrower than his shoulders, girls like it.

Plump buttocks do not attract the fair sex. It has long been believed that a woman's butt should be round, and if a guy has one, then ladies find it too feminine. A man's buttocks will be attractive if they are flat and firm.

Fortunately for men, plump butts are extremely rare, even among endomorphs. If you are unlucky, then start riding a bike, walking more. Just don’t do any squats in the exercises, this will add even more roundness.

How to choose clothes according to your body type for men?

To choose the right clothes, it is not enough to know only your size. It is equally important to consider your body type. Only in this case will things fit you in size, and also emphasize the advantages of your physique, while hiding flaws, if any, of course, exist. There are four main types of male body shapes: Rectangle, Inverted Triangle, Triangle and Oval. In this article we will study the features of each of them. We will also consider clothes that are suitable or, conversely, not recommended for a particular body type.

It is important to note that when choosing clothes for each body type, you need to take into account that the standard is an athletic man with a athletic build. Therefore, when choosing things, you should focus specifically on the shoulders and chest, so that the silhouette looks more like a rectangle or an inverted triangle.

"Rectangle"

Those with a Rectangle body shape have approximately the same volume in their hips, shoulders and chest. At the same time, the waist is not pronounced, and the shoulders are not very wide. If you have a rectangular body type, then you are in luck. Most stores sell clothes just for your body type. In addition, this physique is very flexible.

Men with a rectangular figure can easily make it look more athletic. To do this, you need to give preference to jackets, coats or peacoats with wide lapels. Remember that layering V-shaped lines in a design creates an inverted triangle effect. Therefore, choose T-shirts, pullovers and jackets with a V-shaped neckline.

To visually lengthen your silhouette, choose shoes with a slightly elongated toe. As for trousers, tapered models are more suitable for you. If your height is less than 175 cm, then it is recommended to choose the top and bottom in the same color scheme, for example, dark blue. This will create the effect of a toned figure and silhouette. Don't forget about additional clothing items (for example, a jacket or coat with two rows of buttons). They will make your figure more powerful and square.

Men with a rectangle figure should place more emphasis on their clothing in the shoulder area. A butterfly, a scarf, a scarf - all this will help to visually widen your shoulders and give your figure a more stately look. However, please note that oversized clothing is not recommended for this body type. In addition, chunky knit sweaters, plain crew-neck T-shirts and low-waisted trousers are not suitable for rectangular figures.

"Inverted Triangle"

Men with an inverted triangle figure have broad shoulders, narrow hips and a waist. Owners of this type have an athletic and sporty silhouette. Considering that the shoulders in this figure are already wide, there is no need to emphasize their width even more.

For men with an inverted triangle body type, leather jackets with a straight zipper, solid colors, and V-neck jackets and sweaters are perfect options. The top should not be overloaded with details, otherwise the image will turn out to be too heavy. A combination of dark top and light bottom will look impressive. In this case, the fit of the trousers can be either medium or low. It is better to choose shoes with thick soles to visually increase the volume of the leg.

By the way, keep in mind that it is extremely difficult to buy ready-made clothes for the Inverted Triangle figure. Be prepared that many things, especially shirts and jackets, will have to be fitted at tailors. Otherwise they will look too baggy.

"Triangle"

How to distinguish the “Triangle” from other types of figures? Such men have wide hips and buttocks, but narrow shoulders. To make your body seem more proportional, you need to emphasize the upper part of the body and make the lower part less noticeable.

We have already provided several useful recommendations for men with a rectangular body type. They also suit triangle body types. But there are several important points to consider here. Since the bottom and hips of this figure are quite wide, it is best to choose trousers and jeans in darker colors and a light top. This will place emphasis on the shoulders. This is because dark blue and black colors, as well as other dark shades, visually remove excess volume and make the figure slimmer.

If you have a triangle figure, then don't choose a bottom that is too tight. Otherwise, there will be the effect of compressed legs and wide buttocks. Also focus on the shoulders, preferring items with wide lapels or textured scarves. It is equally important that the clothes you choose as a top are textured or printed, which will visually increase the volume of your shoulders.

"Oval"

Distinctive features of the male Oval figure are rounded sides, a pronounced belly, fairly wide buttocks and hips. Sometimes there may also be shortened legs. This is the most difficult body type, so you need to choose clothes for it very carefully.

To make the silhouette more slender, it is advisable for those with an oval figure to opt for contrasting combinations in clothing. For example, a combination of white and burgundy or light sand and black looks good in this case. Also choose bright, contrasting details on clothing or accessories (such as shoes and socks). By the way, a polo with contrasting inserts will look very advantageous.

For an Oval figure, you should not choose blurry or small prints: the lines should be clear and strict. The ideal option for a business style would be a three-piece suit plus a contrasting combination of vest and shirt. For example, it could be a darker suit and a light shirt. A combination of a cardigan and a jacket is also perfect. You can easily visually lose 10-15 kilograms if you wear a jacket with one button and a deep neckline.

Bright ties with light shirts will look great on oval figures. It is important that trousers and jeans have a straight silhouette. Do not choose skinny models under any circumstances, as they will be too tight and emphasize the volume of the abdomen. You definitely need to “overload” the bottom a little, for example, by tucking up your jeans or trousers and choosing shoes with thick soles.

Now, knowing your body type, it will be easier for you to choose clothes. You can immediately determine approximately whether a particular style of item suits you. This will not only save you time shopping for clothes, but will also allow you to create stylish looks that show off your muscular figure.

Press7

As written above, in India, women lose their heads over men who have a belly. But in most other countries, ladies prefer iron, sculpted abs!

The girl sees that the guy cares about his health and appearance, which means that he is strong, well-groomed and obliging. Why is it mandatory? Simply creating beautiful abs is a complex, lengthy and painstaking task. Many men, not seeing results from three workouts, give up this idea and go quietly drink beer in front of the TV. Those who managed to achieve results have invested a lot of effort, time and money into their body, they do not give up what they started, they consider it obligatory to reach their goal.

Surely, many women will agree that a flat stomach is much more attractive than a sagging one. Some of the girls even said that there may not be abs, but there shouldn’t be a “backpack” either.

Body Shape #3 for Men – Rectangle

Men with a rectangular body shape are usually tall and thin. Their shoulders are about the same width as their waist and hips. Such figures of guys may seem somewhat slender, but this impression can be easily corrected with the help of suitable clothes.

Clothes for men with a rectangular body shape:

Use clothing to widen the shoulders and add a tapered effect with the base at the top. You want to create the illusion of more volume in your upper body. Creating a slightly tapered silhouette in the mid-body area is also key and easy to achieve.
Horizontal stripes: especially on the upper torso (Breton short and long sleeve T-shirts) as they will add width in the right places.
Layered Look: A button-down shirt and a thin crewneck jumper is a flawless combination that will give your body instant volume.
Scarves: A neatly tied or draped scarf is an easy way to add a little personality to your look while also adding shape to your upper torso.
Prints, additional expressive colors and detailing. Flashes of brighter colors up or details like shoulder straps will expand the dimensions of your otherwise slim figure.

Clothing to avoid for men with a rectangular body shape:

Double-Breasted Blazers: Unsurprisingly, a box cut does little to flatter a rectangular body type. Try a single-breasted style with more structure in the shoulders instead. When tailoring, make sure you choose a single-breasted style.
In your spare time, create visual shape with contrasting layers, such as a shirt or cardigan, over a crisp white tee or vest to create an extended V-shaped area in the upper body.

Manhood8

For some reason, the majority of representatives of the stronger half of humanity are sure that the penis must be large, and that it is an integral part of a beautiful body. But no! Even looking at the sculptures of ancient Roman handsome men, one can note that this part of the body was not given so much attention. The same Apollo, who is still considered the standard of male beauty today, is not endowed with great masculine dignity.

Most women claim that size doesn't matter at all. Let it be small, but have a skillful owner! Girls in surveys said that hygiene makes a guy more attractive than they might think.

Breaking stereotypes9

So, what do women imagine themselves to be? we looked at all parts of it separately, and we can understand that girls like athletes. But every lady can’t get one of these, so what should guys do?

As it turns out, for most women, the body of her chosen one is not of great importance. There are ladies who simply go crazy over chubby men. Yes, their eyes can greedily run over the ideally shaped athlete walking towards them, but their hand will tightly squeeze the palm of their favorite “doll.”

According to women themselves, overweight men are kinder and more caring. If an athlete cannot pay attention to you due to constant training in the gym, then your favorite chubby will be nearby. You can eat cakes with him; he doesn’t care at all if a girl gains a couple of kilograms. But with young men who care about their figure, everything is more complicated. He will take care of himself and will not let his beloved relax.

As for thin men, they also have great dignity - they are creative and talented people. Why is that? It remains unclear for now. No woman will get bored with such a guy. He will find a thousand things to do, entertainment, and will always make you laugh with a fresh joke. Ectomorphs are not prone to obesity, so the offspring will be born with minimal chances of such a problem.

Women claim that a beautiful male body is one thing, but having a loved one nearby is something completely different. You can meet different couples where the guy will not be the height of ideal, but together they will be happy, they will feel good and comfortable. A woman walking down the street with a heavy-set boyfriend will say that the guy on the cover of the magazine is very good, but yours is better. Girls do not love with their eyes, they love those who take care of them, protect them, and create comfort.