Wear the correct T-shirt to match your body shape and you could look casually elegant or elegantly casual. T-shirts chosen to match body types project the correct image. Human body is categorized into various types and if you plan to wear a t-shirt choose a style that will match body shape.
Inverted V Type Body
When the chest and shoulders are broader than the hips and waist, it is best to go in for a T shirt that creates a balanced look rather than drawing attention to the upper part. Wear close fitting t-shirts that reach below the hips and match it with trousers with parallel rather than tapering legs. Again match t-shirt length to your height. It goes without saying that tall men should avoid vertical stripe designs while short men should avoid horizontal banded stripes.
The Trapezoid
This is a well balanced shape with a broad upper region matched by a not too narrow waist and hip section. A man with this shape can choose from the widest range of t-shirts and look good. He can wear a raglan cut, loose fitting t-shirt with or without a pattern, raised polo necked collar or floppy collar, short close fitting arms or loose, longer arms and look good. Consider height, head shape and neck while choosing t-shirts.
The Rectangle
Men who have the same width hips as their chest with a straight torso fall into this category. T shirts that emphasize upper body part and convey an impression of a trapezoid will suit such men. Avoid high necked polo t-shirts.
Bottom Heavies
If your mid-section or lower body is heavier and broader than the chest and shoulders, obviously you would not go in for a t-shirt that is tight and constrictive around the top. At the same time, too loose a fit at the top will give further emphasis to your bulk. A standard fit with a slightly longer reach should work.
The Apples
Men with rounded body shapes or “the apples” may benefit by paying attention to their choice of t-shirts. Vertically striped t-shirts with open collars and not too tight a fit will give them a nicely balanced look. But then, if you are vibrantly dynamic, bouncy type of apple, full of zest and energy, you can carry off any type of t-shirt with elan.
Even within these generalized types men can be tall or short, thickset or with balanced physique, have long necks or short stubby ones, protruding stomachs or flat ones, long legs, short legs, thick or slim legs. Some men have naturally square shoulders and an upright physique while others may have a slightly curved spine and droopy shoulders. With so many variations, it is best to try out a few and see which one goes well with your body type as well as your personality. Why not go to a shop, take your friend along, try out various styles and let him assess you?
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