–  Male A body shape  –

 

Male A body shape
Which clothes to choose ?

I’m a man with a male A body shape, what are the ideal clothes for me ?
Gentlemen, let’s look together on how to put together the perfect wardrobe for you.

 

. Male A body shape : reminder

Your build is defined by rather narrow shoulders with the hips wider
and with chubby buttocks and thighs.
Your waist is narrow or less so in the sense that it has the same width as the shoulders.

. Your assets :

Your morphology is considered to be the most common in men.
It is one of the most difficult to dress because it doesn’t fall into the male physical norms. But nothing is absolute.
It is quite easy to improve body harmony by playing around with different clothes styles, materials and colours.

. Your Objectives :

> Gentlemen, your lower body is completely rounded and your shoulders are narrower.

> Your objective is to balance the proportions of your build, between the upper part at shoulder level and your pelvis in the lower part.

. My Advice :

>  In the first place, you must draw attention to your upper body by enhancing your chest and shoulders.

>  For the lower body opt for straight cut or flared shapes but subtly so as not to widen further the pelvis.

> To enhance your chest opt for colours and prints.

> For the lower body choose dark colours so as to minimize the hips.

> It is important to have harmonious colours.

> Pay attention also that the motifs are in agreement.

> It is essential certainly to pay attention to the overall proportions of your outfits.

. Avoid :

Gentlemen, avoid wearing tight fitting tops
Clothes which are too large and wide, both top and bottom
Low waisted pants
Horizontal motifs at hip level, checks, or motifs too big which enlarge the stomach.

 

1 – Male A body shape
> which tops to wear ?

Gentlemen, for your upper body it is important to highlight your shoulders.

> For your male A body shape it is important to fill out your straight shoulders and your chest.

> You are recommended to wear epaulets so as to widen your build thus accentuating your waist and minimising your hips.

> To highlight your chest wear straight cut tops.

> Choose tops which give volume to the shoulders.

> Choose straight cut shirts worn outside the pants for the casual look.

> For colours you are in luck because coloured tops and prints suit you but pay attention to colour matching.

– Opt for :
> Straight cut tops
> Epaulets
> V necks collars
> Wide collars
> Boat collars
> Flowing, light materials
> Bright,even very bright,  colours
> Motifs and prints in the upper chest

> Vertical stripes to give a more slender silhouette
> Horizontal stripes but at shoulder level only
> Chest pockets
Straight cut shirts
Straight cut polos but not skintight
Tee-shirts also straight cut and not skintight
Straight cut pullovers

– Avoid :
> Tops too large
> Tight fitting tops
> Turtlenecks
> Big prints, checks or tartans in the lower chest.
> Tops in materials too heavy and rigid
> Pullovers too large and too long so as not to thicken and enlarge the chest
> Horizontal stripes at stomach level
> Round collars
> Sweatshirts too wide and too long

 

2 – Male A body shape
> Which bottoms to wear ?

Gentlemen, you must concentrate on your buttocks and hips because it is primordial to harmonise your silhouette’s equilibrium.

> Wear high waisted garments to highlight your waist and not too much your pelvis.

> For pants and jeans go for straight cut styles in solid, dark colours, which have a slimming effect.

• Pants, jeans, bermudas, shorts : 

  

  Straight cut pants with a coat with a large collar

– Opt for :
> High waisted
> Tailored pants and jeans
> Thin, light materials
> Solid, dark colours
Straight cut pants
Cigarette style pants and jeans
Flare (elephant foot), bootcut and chino jeans
Bermudas

– Avoid :
> Low waisted garments
> Jeans with back pockets which accentuate the plumpness of the buttocks
> Side pockets which widen the hips
> Pants, jeans and bermudas which are too big and wide
> Slim style jeans and pants
Skinny style jeans
Pleated pants which flatten the stomach
Shorts too short

 

3 – Male A body shape
> Which coats, jackets and suits to wear ?

Gentlemen, keep in mind your objective which is to balance your silhouette.

> For this, wear unbelted straight cut coats with epaulets and a large collar.

> For jackets and blazers opt for slightly waisted styles with epaulets so as to shape well your build.

> For more relaxed styles, bomber jackets and blousons will give a harmonious and balanced look.

– Opt for :
> Straight cut unbelted  coats
> Short or mid length coats
> Coats not defined at the waist
> Large, shawl collars
> Blazers and jackets
Straight cut
Trapezium style
> Jackets and blazers slightly waisted and with epaulets
> One or two buttoned jackets and blazers worn buttoned

> Three buttoned jackets and blazers which accentuate verticality, with one or two buttons buttoned
> Chest pockets
Three quarter length straight cut with epaulets
Coats with large collars
Hooded blousons
Parkas
Bombers jackets
Denim jackets
Trench coats

– Avoid :
> Coats tightly belted at the waist
> Jackets and blazers too waisted and worn closed
> Large shapeless jackets
> Long straight coats which are large and shapeless
Blousons and bomber jackets which are too big

 

4 – Male A body shape
> What underwear to choose ?

Gentlemen, if you want to highlight your physical attributes, push up underwear is made for you !

Opt for specially designed underwear which will enhance your physical assets.

– Opt for :
> Push up underwear which will give a firming effect
> Very daring colours, prints
Briefs
Boxers
Shortys

– Avoid :
> Horizontal stripes.

 

5 – Male A body shape
> Which accessories to wear ?

Add accessories to give a final touch to your outfit and style.
Thus you can have your own personal style.

> It is important to choose your accessories carefully so as to enhance your clothes and embellish your look.

> Take inspiration from Johnny Depp who created his own style thanks to his accessories.

– Scarves :

> Accompany your outfits with scarves and foulards
> Choose different styles for different outfits
> They can be chic and satiny, in silk for your more beautiful outfits
> In cotton for « casual » everyday wear

– Belts :

A belt is important to complete your outfit.
But for your male A body shape it must be as discrete as possible so as not to highlight your waist or stomach.
It should never be worn on the hips as this will widen the pelvis.
Avoid drawing attention to your lower chest.

– Jewellery :

> Simple chains with or without a pendant
> Bracelets in metal, steel or leather
> Watches
> Gold, silver or steel rings
> You can wear medium sized bracelets

– Shoes :
> Boot style high shoes with a low heel are the models to choose.
> For low shoes opt for small heels so as to slenderise your silhouette.
> Wear matching coloured socks with your low shoes.
> But you can also add fancies and colour to your socks.

Here are other relevant articles for you Gentlemen
Do not hesitate to consult them :

==>  Male H body shape : How to dress with this body shape ?

==>  Male Trapezium body shape : What is my ideal wardrobe ?

==>  Male V body shape : What are my clothes with this body shape ?

==>  Male O body shape : What is my perfect wardrobe ?

==>  How to associate colours in men’s clothes ?

Male body shapes

–  Male A body shape  –