Dummies Guide for chubby men to look thinner

[pdial]

Originally Posted by Macallan9

I think that whole stripes thing is a dumb barometer in any case. Put it on and see if it looks good on you. Some stripe patterns are flattering and some aren't.

I think I tried them all on and none of them really work on me, but they do on other guys.

Originally Posted by mc25

True...I suppose it depnds on what type of build you have. I have a somewhat muscular frame, so the hori. stripes make my upper chest and shoulders look large and built. I NEVER wear vertical stripes, except for dress shirts. They give a taller appearance, but I find on polos etc they look stupid. Solids of course are always a safe bet. If you have a flabby chest and mid section, you can try hori. stripes, but youre right it may not work.

I can't remember the last time I saw a vertical striped polo.

 

[Douglas]

Wearing a properly fitted, well-constructed sports coat (or suit coat) is the single most effective thing a larger guy can do to conceal a few extra pounds.

 

[porcelain monkey]

Originally Posted by Douglas

Wearing a properly fitted, well-constructed sports coat (or suit coat) is the single most effective thing a larger guy can do to conceal a few extra pounds.

It's also the single most effective thing a short guy, tall guy, skinny guy, and average in every way imaginable guy can do.

 

[mc25]

Ya, a good sports coat is very flattering, or a good fitted coat/jacket in general. Not just for weight, but all around. I find a good coat can make me look older which is what I go for generally, not younger.
As for the stripes, everyone is different build wise, so those who said try it on and see are right...you ll get a feel for what looks good on you.

 

[acidboy]

The GQ Horatio Sanz article is a good argument for larger people to buy fitting clothes.

 

[RatherAnOddball]

Originally Posted by acidicboy

The GQ Horatio Sanz article is a good argument for larger people to buy fitting clothes.
Except that the suit in the picture doesn't really seem to fit him, well. Pulls away from the chest, trousers sort of baggy.... might just be the oddball pose they stuck him in, though. He's been a lot funnier at the UCBT than anything I've seen him do on television.

 

[scruff]

Originally Posted by mc25

An example of this would be an outfit that I wear to work on occassion and get lots of compliments:
Black faded straight leg/boot cut jeans, with a black leather belt (not slim, but not big and chunky either), and a gray with black thick striped polo. Tucked in, it gave the appearance of a muscular frame, and longer. My small belly was eliminated, and my somewhat large legs covered.

This sounds awful.

 

[mc25]

Originally Posted by scruff

This sounds awful.

You sound awful hobo. Come here and say that, where you can actually see. Or are the handful of compliments I get all wrong?

Douche

 

[FidelCashflow]

Wear a suit/sportcoat. Those jackets hide everything,

 

[needler]

Originally Posted by RatherAnOddball

Except that the suit in the picture doesn't really seem to fit him, well. Pulls away from the chest, trousers sort of baggy.... might just be the oddball pose they stuck him in, though.

Plus it looks like they gave him a skinny tie. Looks like they can't follow their own rules.

 

[Zenny]

Originally Posted by scruff

This sounds awful.

+1

Talk about monochromatic.

Clothes that fit go a long way to make someone look better, regardless of body type.

 

[Gutman]

Originally Posted by Uncontrol

lose weight

+1

Well fitting clothes are essential regardless of size / weight, but if everyone else around you is well dressed, then the only way to look relatively slimmer is to lose some weight. Sounds obvious, but is surprisingly effective. I am doing it myself.

Also, "appearace" is a static concept - actually losing weight (through exercise and better diet) has some positive dynamic effects: more energy, feeling "lighter" and fleet-footed, and a generally positive disposition and cheery countenance

which all contribute to the impression of being slimmer and more youthful (which is what "weight" is really all about).

 

[Chips]

I'm going to regret this, I'm sure. But I'll use myself as an example.

This was me six months ago.

This is me three weeks ago.

I don't think there was much that style could have done to help lessen the nausea induced from the former appearance. Still have another 40 pounds to go, but damn it feels good to look good again.

 

[zazaza]

Chips, great transformation. care to share how you got there?

 

[acidboy]

whoa- thats some serious weight loss there! congratulations!