10 Clothes Skinny Men May Want to Rethink, and What to Wear Instead
If you have a slim or narrow build and want your outline to look a little broader, some garments are worth rethinking and each one has a practical alternative.
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How to Wear Baggy Clothes if You Are a Skinny Man (7 Guidelines)
A slim man can wear baggy clothes well when the volume is designed into the garment rather than borrowed from a bigger size.
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How to Choose V-Necks for Skinny Men, 6 Practical Tips From Depth to Colour
A V-neck suits a slim or narrow build when it fits well at the shoulders and body and its depth, knit and colour give the look you want.
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7 Shirt Colours for Skinny Men (and Which Colours to Wear With Care)
Seven shirt colours (white, light blue, pale pink, navy, sage green, lavender and cream) work well for a slim build, and the shade within each that suits you depends…
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How to Choose Jeans for Skinny Men by Fit, Rise, Denim Weight and Wash
Slim men can wear most jeans; the cut, rise, denim weight and finish decide whether a pair follows your legs closely or gives them a little more presence.
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How Skinny Men Can Roll Up Their Shirt Sleeves, Five Tips Including the Italian Roll
Rolled sleeves suit a slim or narrow build well when the roll is neat, stops at a deliberate point and sits a little loose on the arm.
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How to Wear Polo Shirts if You Are a Skinny Man, From Fit and Fabric to Styling
Polo shirts suit a slim or narrow build well, and how the shoulders, chest, sleeves and length fit you matters more than any styling choice.
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How to Wear Chinos if You Are a Skinny Man, From the Right Fit and Rise to Shoes
Chinos suit a slim or narrow build well once the cut, rise and hem length fit you, and styling choices come after that.
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How to Choose a Suit for Skinny Men, 10 Tips on Fit, Cloth and Details
For a slim or narrow build, the suit that looks best is the one that fits your shoulders, chest and legs without excess cloth, whatever its label says.
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