!#88# Men's Suit Advice - For the Man Who Wears Big and Tall Clothing

!±8± Men's Suit Advice - For the Man Who Wears Big and Tall Clothing

Color Means Everything
While today's suits are available in a wide variety of colors, larger men must avoid certain areas of the color spectrum. The best possible colors are charcoal, dark navy, or dark gray. Quieter colors create the slim look larger men need to attain with a good suit, and ignoring this dictum and going with a louder, brighter color choice will only maximize your size. The goal is to look a bit slimmer to help emphasize your professionalism, and a darker color can do just that.

The Suit Jacket
On any man, the fit of the shoulder area defines most the suit, so this is imperative as you begin to choose what might be right for you. It's important to note that most choices on the rack include some shoulder padding, and even a tailor cannot alter the way they look, so make certain it fits well before you finalize your selection.

For arm holes, the size of the holes for the arms are an essential point to be considered as well. You'll want to choose something with a much higher cut as it offers a bigger gentleman a bit more freedom to move his arms about during the normal course of businesses. Restricted movement will only draw attention to the suit itself.

Suit Jacket Lapels
Lapel width and style often changes as quickly as today's fashion culture does, but for a larger man who wears big and tall clothing, this detail is an important one. Wider lapels make a man's chest look a bit fuller, and this is especially true when it comes to peak lapels. That makes the peak style quite attractive to men who wish to minimize their midsections a bit, because it balances the overall appearance. Some of today's choices come with very skinny lapels. These, however, don't work well with large men, but for the leaner and tall gentleman, the skinny lapel look may work out quite well.

For waist suppression, this manages to define your silhouette, and the right selection can offer you the sleek, professional look you desire. It gets a bit tricky here for men who dons big and tall clothing. Your level of suppression should be based solely on preference, but the less suppression your jacket has, the less shape it has, and more suppression, the more feminine the look. The ideal point is somewhere in the middle.

The Pants
As you begin to complete your look, you'll want to ensure the pants meet your frame as well. Most of the selections for big and tall clothing you'll find today include flat fronts. While traditional wisdom holds that flat fronted pants require flat waists, pleats aren't the answer either. Pleated choices, while considered slightly classier, create a larger silhouette, something you may wish to avoid.

Tapered legs should also be considered as you select the right suit. Men who have a much larger midsection may want to avoid legs that are overly tapered, as it can create an oval shape that won't give off the sense of professionalism you desire. While you'll want some tapering in the leg, making it too narrow creates a real problem. Most tailors will suggest the width of the leg should be two-thirds the length of your shoe.

The Tie
Many of today's tie selections are narrow and modern offerings designed to fit into the fashions of the day, but for the larger man, this can create a serious proportional problem. Stay with a tie that runs 3.5 to 4 inches in width. Keep in mind that the wider the lapel you choose, the wider the tie should be. In all cases, the tie should hit the top of your belt line. If a standard sized tie does not, you may require an extra long choice to accommodate your needs.

Tie width
Avoid thin ties. Stay with 3.5-4 inch in widths. Thin ties on a bigger man throws off proportions.

Remember, as for all big and tall clothing, its all about proportions!