Styling tips for plus size men

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One of the most revered French fashion designers, Yves Saint Laurent once famously stated, fashion fades but style is eternal, words that have been immortalized by the trendsetters of every generation. The hot buzz word of the modern age is inclusivity, which includes all the beautiful extensions of the self that it brings – including comfort and individuality. Plus size fashion has never been more in vogue, extending from blingy to the beige, ranging from the brilliant and bright to monochrome magic. With the cornerstone of today’s fashion being self-expression, and bringing out one’s inner allure through fashion experiments, here are five style ideas for plus size men to ramp up their wardrobe.

  1. Go for what’s tailormade for you: One of the best fashion decisions to help you bring out the best in you is to find a tailor who understands your body type. This is especially important for the plus size build, as an expert can help turn one’s vision into reality and provide a fit for outfits that work best for an individual. Clothes that are the exact right measurements always look sleeker and help hide any flab, while going brilliantly with a variety of accessories, ranging from sunglasses to dress watches.
  2. Suspenders for the win: Suspenders are perfect for the plus size male; with the wide array of benefits they offer. An excellent tool to ensure one has good posture, they are any day a better go-to accessory than belts, that expose your belly and draw unnecessary attention to it. For the big man, suspenders give a super comfy feel, also making any outfit more proportional. They work very well on a wide range of apparel, making them just the right fit for any occasion, providing just what's needed for a perfect plus size look.
  3. Add a dash of colour and pop: Plus size outfit styling often requires attention to detail and goes very well with vibrant prints and styles – when done the right way. While black is an evergreen style statement, there has never been a better time to be as flamboyant as one can be and play around with all the lovely hues! The roaring 20s are here again and it’s always a great idea to breathe fresh new life into one’s wardrobe with floral prints and colourful jackets, that make for a unique look while taking all the attention away from the paunch.
  4. Sneak in the sneakers: This light and extra sketchy wardrobe essential is here to ensure breezy wearability for all the big men out there! All shoe brands, ranging from luxury to fast fashion have gone all out by including a vibrant range of sneakers to cater to this ‘Sneaky’ wave that is here to stay! Sneakers are uber-cool and are not just fun and flirty but also adventurous and trendy, always complimenting your heavy build. They are a hit with every ensemble, ranging from suits to casual shorts, a mini statement in themselves.
  5. Experiment with the dark academia aesthetic: This is a plus size trend that is sure to impress and can really compliment your body type with customized waistcoats and dark oversized undershirts that create a suave look. Dark academia is the latest millennial trend creating a social media storm and is a whole subculture and fashion revolution in itself! With almost a million hashtags on Instagram, the vintage look is elegant, classy and timeless.

Some of the trademark elements of the attire one can experiment with include muted tones such as blacks, greys, and browns, which are sober tones known to hide the bulge and materials like leather, wool, and tweed which look great on a plus sized man.

The ever-increasing range of the best in vogue plus size clothing for men is here to stay. So, it’s time to bring on the style experiments, and mix and match, and most importantly, be one’s own fabulous self because it’s always cool to be you!

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