Look Good and Feel Confident in Your Suit

No matter your body type—big and tall, athletic, or lean—now is a great time to find a suit that fits you well. Every maker offers many options in modern styles. 

However, with so many suit options, it can be overwhelming to know what to choose. But choosing the right suit starts with knowledge. Knowing what works for your body type is going to make zeroing in on the right fit and, then, the right suit, a piece of cake. 

The Athletic Man 

All that time at the gym or CrossFit box is paying off, and you’re looking good. You want to show off your style while avoiding anything too tight or oversized.

You probably have broader shoulders and a narrower waist. That nice V-shape can make it hard to find a suit that fits well. Often, that standard suit set with a 10 or 8-inch drop between the jacket size and pants size isn’t going to work for you.

You should look for suits sold as separates. This means you can buy the jacket and pants in different sizes. This way, you can get the right fit for both pieces.

Fit Tips For The Athletic Man:

Fit-wise, you want to make sure you’ve got enough room where you need it, but not too much that it looks like you’re wearing the wrong size. 

A slim cut suit can work for you, depending on your size. Just make sure it’s not too tight. You can also look for suits that have a slim cut but offer adjustments. These adjustments can include a slightly lower armhole and more room in the chest to fit your frame better.

For lapels, choose a medium to wide width. This style will highlight your V-shape. A fitted jacket waist will also look good without needing too much tailoring.

You want to keep the slim fit of the pants. Make sure the taper isn’t too tight to avoid looking top-heavy.

The Lean Man

Congrats, no matter how much you eat, you’re always lean. Having a fast metabolism might sound great, but we know you have your own challenges with suit fit and style. 

When you’re thin, you’ve got to find the right fit, or you risk drowning in a suit and worse, looking even thinner. Thankfully, though, a new breed of slim-cut suits is just the ticket.

Of course, you want the right balance, slim but not tight. Tight is never a good look, nor is it going to look right for a professional setting.

Fit Tips For The Lean Man:

Look for a slim cut that features higher armholes and narrow proportions. Many slim guys still buy their suits too large, so try going down a size.

Unless you’re popping out in all the wrong places, going down a size could give you a better-proportioned fit. Slim cut suits usually have narrow lapels, which look great. However, you can choose a peak or wider lapel to make your shoulders appear broader.

Below the waist, you’ll want the pants trim, and with a nice taper, any billowing is only going to accentuate your slimness.

The Big & Tall Man

Just because you’re a barrel-chested (or bellied) stallion or skyscraper of a man doesn’t mean you can’t look sharp. It's a matter of finding a suit fit that works for you, and paying extra attention to the details. 

Even if you’re broader or more robust doesn’t mean your suit should be oversized. An oversized suit will look baggy and long. This will also make you look sloppy, not slimmer. Your suit should also be trim but not tight, even if you have a broader frame or a belly. 

The great news is that Big & Tall brands can give you a suit that fits well for larger and taller individuals. Room will exist in all the right places, and it won't look like a trash bag.

Fit Tips for Big and Tall Men:

Choose a suit that has enough room in the chest and shoulders for your body. The stomach area should fit well but not be tight.

Extra bagginess around the middle is as bad as a button pulling and holding on for dear life, so find the right balance.

Avoid slim or narrow lapels; they’ll look out of proportion with your size, and make sure your pants strike the right balance in fit.

Don’t overlook the right hem either, an overly long pant hem is only going to make the pants look baggier, and therefore, sloppy.

If you're on the tall side, just make sure you've got the right length in your jacket and sleeves. Something too short or long is only going to enhance your height, and not in a good way.

Mensuits Can Help You Get the Right Fit For Your Body Type

Once you find the right fit for your body type, you may need more fit guidance. Regardless of your size, we've got a few more tips on how to tell if your suit fits properly.

Check Out Our Fit Guide