Dressing a triangle body shape – characterised by broader hips and a narrower chest – requires a masterful understanding of proportion, fabric, and cut to create that coveted classy look.
As your personal luxury menswear guide, we’ll reveal how to leverage your body shape to emanate power and sophistication through an extensive collection of wardrobe essentials from the world’s most prestigious fashion houses.
Well-structured Blazer
A Kingsman navy worsted wool blazer from Rom Ford perfectly structures the shoulders while its hand-padded chest piece creates a commanding presence.
The angular peak lapels and roped shoulder construction draw attention upward, creating the illusion of broader shoulders – a signature detail that has adorned the jackets of Europe’s elite for generations.
Structured Sport Coat
A Hackett London houndstooth sport coat introduces a powerful geometric pattern that broadens the chest while its roped shoulders create the perfect masculine silhouette.
The coat’s hand-finished canvas construction and precise pattern matching demonstrate why Hackett remains a cornerstone of British sartorial excellence.
Camel Hair Double-breasted Coat
Loro Piana’s double-breasted coat in baby camel hair represents the pinnacle of outerwear luxury, featuring a broader chest design that creates an immaculate silhouette.
The coat’s hand-finished details and supreme fabric quality exemplify why Loro Piana remains the choice of international royalty and business titans.
Khaki Field Jacket
Private White V.C.’s military-inspired Ripstop cotton field jacket incorporates expertly placed epaulettes and chest pockets, directing attention to the upper body while paying homage to British military heritage.
The jacket’s UK-woven cotton ripstop, developed for a unique patina and texture, offers sophisticated protection from the elements while maintaining an aristocratic bearing.
Military-Style Bomber Jacket
Brunello Cucinelli’s suede bomber jacket with epaulettes masterfully combines military heritage with Italian luxury, creating powerful shoulder emphasis through careful structural detailing.
The jacket’s butter-soft suede from the finest Italian tanneries ensures it ages gracefully while maintaining its shoulder-enhancing properties.
Crew Neck Cotton Jumper
A John Smedley Sea Island cotton V-neck jumper in burgundy creates a flattering neckline while showcasing the brand’s 235-year legacy of producing Britain’s finest knitwear.
The precisely engineered 30-gauge knit ensures a refined drape that complements the triangle silhouette while maintaining warmth and breathability.
Patterned Cardigan
William Lockie’s cable-knit cardigan in Scottish cashmere adds sophisticated texture and bulk to the upper body through its intricate pattern work.
The cardigan’s sophisticated cable patterns are created using traditional Scottish knitting techniques passed down through generations of master knitters.
Vertical Stripe Cotton Poplin Shirts
Turnbull & Asser’s Bengal stripe cotton poplin shirt, hand-cut and sewn in Gloucester, features precisely engineered vertical stripes that elongate the torso while adhering to the same exacting standards that earned the brand its Royal Warrant.
Each shirt requires over 50 hours of skilled craftsmanship, ensuring an immaculate fit and finish worthy of the most discerning gentleman.
Spread Collar Shirts
Charvet’s spread collar shirts, handcrafted in Place Vendôme, Paris, feature precisely engineered collars that direct attention outward across the chest and shoulders.
The mother-of-pearl buttons and hand-rolled seams exemplify why Charvet has dressed Europe’s most discerning gentlemen since 1838.
Polo Shirts With Patterned Chests
Fred Perry polo shirts with contrast trim details across the chest create a broader appearance while maintaining the understated elegance.
The brand’s timeless style and premium quality ensure longevity, making each polo a worthy investment in your wardrobe.
Straight-leg Wool Trousers
Anderson & Sheppard’s high-waisted wool trousers in charcoal feature a straight leg cut that creates a balanced silhouette, crafted by the same artisans who dress European royalty.
The trousers’ moderate rise and precise cut through the hip ensure a clean drape that flatters the triangle body shape.
Tailored Chinos
Incotex’s tailored chinos in stone feature a moderate rise and straight leg that complement the triangle body shape while showcasing Italian craftsmanship at its finest.
The brand’s proprietary cotton treatment creates a luxurious finish that only improves with age, perfect for both weekend retreats and casual Friday offices.
Dark Wash Jeans
The Blackhorse Lane Ateliers NW1 straight-leg selvedge denim offers a refined take on casual wear, hand-crafted in London using Japanese denim that ages beautifully with wear.
The jeans’ heritage construction techniques and sophisticated fit provide a perfect balance between casual comfort and old-money sophistication.
Chelsea Boots
Edward Green’s Camden Chelsea boots in Black Calf feature an elegantly elongated last that creates a sleek line from ankle to toe, handcrafted by artisans with over 130 years of shoemaking expertise.
The boots’ refined silhouette and hand-burnished leather finish communicate subtle luxury with every step.
Brogues
Crockett & Jones Pembroke brogues in Dark Brown Cavalry Calf provide sophisticated detailing while maintaining proportional balance, showcasing the brand’s Northampton heritage.
The shoes’ storm welt construction and refined brogueing pattern demonstrate why Crockett & Jones remains a favourite among British aristocracy.
Double Monk Strap Shoes
George Cleverley double monk straps in burgundy calf provide a sophisticated alternative to traditional oxfords while maintaining the elongating effects beneficial for triangle body shapes.
The shoes’ chiselled toe and hand-antiqued finish showcase why George Cleverley remains the choice of Hollywood’s elite and European aristocracy.
Loafers
John Lobb’s Lopez penny loafers with their substantial sole create additional height while demonstrating why John Lobb remains the pinnacle of luxury footwear.
Hand-lasted and featuring the brand’s signature chisel toe, these loafers carry the wearer effortlessly from boardroom to club lounge.
Silk Pocket Squares
Drake’s hand-rolled silk pocket squares in archive medallion prints add sophisticated detail while drawing attention upward, each piece telling a story of British textile excellence.
The precise hand-rolling process and exclusive print designs ensure these accessories remain cherished elements of a distinguished wardrobe.
Statement Scarves
Johnstons of Elgin cashmere scarves in herringbone patterns add sophisticated volume to the upper body while showcasing Scotland’s finest cashmere craftsmanship.
Each scarf requires the wool from four cashmere goats and undergoes 30 different processes before achieving its signature softness and drape.
Wide Lapel Ties
A Turnbull & Asser 9.5cm grenadine silk tie in navy creates visual width across the chest while exemplifying the craftsmanship that has adorned the necks of industry leaders for generations.
The tie’s handwoven grenadine silk from Como, Italy, creates an sophisticated texture that catches the light beautifully.
Collar Bar
Deakin & Francis sterling silver collar bar draws attention to the chest area while adding a sophisticated detail that speaks of intimate knowledge of classical menswear.
Each piece is hallmarked at the Birmingham Assay Office, continuing a tradition of British silversmithing excellence since 1786.
Suspenders
Albert Thurston box cloth braces, favoured by royalty and featured in numerous James Bond films, create strong vertical lines while ensuring trousers hang immaculately.
The brand’s signature box cloth construction and sterling silver hardware demonstrate why Albert Thurston has remained London’s premier braces maker since 1820.
Larger Face Chronograph Watch
The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 adds a commanding presence to your wrist while serving as a testament to Swiss horological mastery.
The watch’s precise chronograph movement and sophisticated dial design communicate success without ostentation.
Leather Portfolio
A Swaine Adeney Brigg document case in bridle leather adds width to the upper body through its elegant proportions while conveying unmatched sophistication.
The case’s brass hardware and hand-stitched construction showcase why Swaine Adeney Brigg has held Royal Warrants since the 1900s.
Expert Styling Guidance
While these carefully curated pieces form the foundation of a sophisticated wardrobe, achieving true sartorial excellence often requires professional expertise.
Here’s one of the best-kept secrets in men’s styling circles, a secret that only a few expert image consultants know or are willing to share.
First and foremost, professional styling requires knowing your unique body shape and seasonal colour palette – paramount factors in choosing perfectly fitting clothes in colours that complement your skin, eyes, and hair.
Only then can a stylist engage in styling by occasion, location, season, and time of day, with garments, footwear, and accessories from stylistically relevant heritage fashion brands to depict high confidence and success.
Best part? You can find your body shape, seasonal colour palette, and ideal fashion style in less than 5 minutes by yourself, for free, thanks to our four simple steps:
1. Find Your Body Shape
Different garments flatter different silhouettes, so knowing your body shape is the first step in dressing like a confident man.
To find out your unique body shape, take our free body shape quiz for men.
Once you know your unique body shape, take the second free quiz to discover your unique colour palette.
2. Find Your Unique Colour Palette
Remember, the garments that compose your outfits come in various colours, and you must ensure that each hue complements your natural colour.
To do that, you have to find out your seasonal colour palette, and you can do it by taking our free seasonal colour quiz for men.
3. Find Your Ideal Fashion Style
By now, you should already know your body shape and unique colour palette; the next step is to discover your ideal personal fashion style.
The fastest and simplest way is to take our free fashion style quiz for men; it includes your ideal style, outfit ideas, relevant fashion brands, and much more.
4. Professional Image Consultancy with The VOU
And if you want to style like a professional, by occasion, location, season, and time of the day, you can always ask our expert image consultants and fashion stylists for help.
Our styling services for men are the most comprehensive and detailed on the market, backed up by leading stylists who will guide you step by step in creating looks that communicate affluence, elegance, and endless accomplishments.
Remember, wearing luxury brands isn’t enough; to look stylish, confident, and successful, you must first know your body shape, colour palette, and ideal personal style, and only then style by occasion, location, season, and time of day.
Contact us today to save headaches, time, and money – it’s time to dress like a confident, successful gentleman of exquisite fashion taste –Â the first styling assessment is on us!