Huge shoulder-waist ratio - how to compensate?

[Snake Doctor]

Hello everyone,

I need your expert guidance on something: I have really large shoulders but a really thin waist.
Up until now I could work in casual clothes so I'd wear cargo pants and slim fit t-shirts, so it looked better.

But I have to work a couple of days a week in a suit, and 3 days in "casual chic" clothing, whatever that means. I bought some tailored suits so this is taken care of, my question is about the other clothing. What would you recommend?

I'd like to wear slim-fit shirts under light wool pullovers but I'm afraid it will make my torso look even more disproportionate.

What's your opinion on this? What would you wear?

Thanks!
Snake Doc'

 

[Nicola]

If you want your torso to look smaller wear darker colours.

OTOH why do you think this is a problem?

 

[Snake Doctor]

Hi Nicola, thanks for the tip. Well, i'd like my body to look more balanced.

 

[enginerd917]

I have the same problem, and what's even worse is I'm short so some things just look downright awful on me because they are too long and fit my torso like a parachute.

Surpisingly, GAP merino v-necks fit perfectly. I usually wear these with slim chinos and an OCBD shirt under it. For a less casual look you could easily pair it with wool slacks instead.

 

[BerryWall]

Well, I'm sorry that I can't give you any additional advice. I can tell you that my brother-in-law had a 24 in drop while playing college football in the sixties. Six foot three, 56 inch chest and a 32 inch waist.