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Mar 30, 2017 · The Most Flattering Clothes for Men, According to Real-life Men. By The Editors. It’s all about the cut. It all started with a simple pair of pants.
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- Silhouette vs Fit: What’s “In” vs. What’s “You.”
- How to Start Experimenting with Silhouette
- Play with Contrast
- Play with Details & Accessories
- Trends to Look Out For
- Break The Rules to Make Your Rules
First, we need to make a distinction between silhouette and the concept of ‘fit.’ How a garment fits can be subjective, depending on the current trends and the self-confidence of the individual. Currently, a piece of apparel is deemed ‘well-fitting’ if it rides snugly on every arc and curve of the body. A t-shirt fits well if the arm holes clamp do...
As we’ve discussed, the outline of your clothes can have as much as an impact on how you’re perceived as the texture, color, and details. For example, two items might fit great on their own, but together the silhouette could be off. Personally, I have larger thighs, so my favorite trousers have more room in the seat with a nice taper to the ankle. ...
One of the first things you learn when you start putting together outfits is that contrast looks good. Color, texture, patterns, etc. – as long as there’s some degree of difference between two pieces, it’ll usually look nice. That’s one reason the navy blazer and khaki chinos are a staple in New England prep; there is a high level of contrast betwe...
You don’t have to spend a dime to start experimenting with silhouette. Take advantage of what your current closet already has to offer. A peacoat with its collar flared has a distinctly different silhouette than when the collar is laid flat, and can really change the way an outfit looks. Scarves can alter the neckline and add draped fabric to an ot...
There are a few trends coming down the fashion pipeline when it comes to silhouette. I mention them not as endorsements, but as things to be aware of and, if you like them, exploit for your own look. First, you’ll likely see a sharp rise in the location of pants’ waists, inching closer and closer to the belly button. Trouser rise can have a noticea...
The point of experimenting with silhouette is to use it to enhance both your body and your outfit. Remember that contrast looks good in almost any medium, as long as it is thoughtful and not randomly selected. Keep your body type in mind, and use your silhouette to shape it in interesting ways. You can do a lot more with it than you’d imagine. The ...
Jun 22, 2022 · The short answer is: it’s completely relative and totally personal! Maybe not the answer you were expecting. But here’s the truth…a “flattering” outfit means you’re wearing something that makes you feel great. And that’s going to be different for everyone.
Oct 12, 2022 · More often than not, “flattering” clothes are about hiding or accentuating one of your features, be it your height, your weight or your legs. It all comes back to a simple question: who are we dressing for?
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Jan 3, 2020 · Upgrade your pants with the most comfortable and flattering dress pants, chinos, jeans, and cargos men can own. Here's our complete guide to trouser styles.
Sep 2, 2015 · Flattering is blending the viewer’s opinions and personal preferences with societal norms and maybe a pinch of what they know about the wearer of the piece. What one may find flattering may leave another flabbergasted. And what you find to be flattering may not be considered such, even by style “experts.”
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May 5, 2017 - We talked to 11 different real guys about their go-to flattering piece.
