You’ve worked hard on those biceps, triceps, and
pecs to become a barrel-chested, six-pack-boasting muscle man. All that
upper-body work maybe means you skipped a lot of leg days and now,
you’re basically an inverted triangle.
What
you’re wearing to the gym and out on the street could be emphasizing
your disproportionate body. Popular fitness gear, like training shorts,
and fashion trends, including slim-cut suits and skinny jeans, aren’t
doing you any favors. But, before you start overdoing it on the leg
press machine, it’s possible to make a few closet swaps so you look
sharp, not strange.
“You have to wear what makes you feel good, not
necessarily what’s in fashion,” says Victoria Trilling, head wardrobe
stylist for Fox Sports, who works with athletes like Michael Strahan,
Tony Gonzalez, and Kobe Bryant. “You might want to wear the biggest
trends, like a super tight, cropped suit, but for a bigger guy, it
doesn’t work. You have to do what works for your body.”
According to Trilling, try these three things to get your wardrobe in line—no matter what your shoulder to waist ratio.
Learn to love knits
“Things
that really tend to work when you’re bigger on the upper body and not
necessarily so much on the bottom is knits because they have a great
amount of stretch and they hug the body,” says Trilling. “It really
stretches to you.” Which means, think cotton tees and soft joggers.
Alterations are key
If
you’ve got the dough to buy custom, go for it, but if you’re shopping
off the rack you should make the tailor your friend. For many of her
linebacker-size clients, Trilling buys clothes up a size and has them
hemmed in at the waist. You’ve worked hard for those muscles, don’t
settle for boxy or baggy; get your clothes altered for a perfect look.
Cheat it
“It’s
all about proportion and balance,” she says. “There are skinnier cuts
of jeans that aren’t jeggings. Maybe you wear a jean that’s a little bit
fuller so your thighs look a little bit fuller than they are to balance
out your big shoulders and arms.”
Here are a few ideas for some bottoms to make your bottom as awesome as your top.
Public Rec All Day Every Day Pant
Dear God, we love Public Rec.
These pants are absurdly comfortable. They're perfectly named because
you will indeed wear them non-stop. These ultra-breathable bottoms come
in a variety of waist and length sizes for a perfect fit. Super soft,
they’re also structured with a faux front fly, side panel, and back welt
pockets.
$95 Buy Now
MSX by Michael Strahan Jogger Pants
The elastic waist and cuffed legs hold tight in all
the right places, while the soft fabric offers a little breathing room.
And while these pants are comfy enough for the gym, they’re also
structured enough for wearing around town.
$55 Buy Now
AG The Everett
These true-to-size jeans are slim cut without being
too constricting. The straight leg keeps everything in proportion while
the darker washes keep the sophistication level high.
$215 Buy Now
Reebok Men Training Marble Pant
Reebok
These cotton-blend French terry bottoms offer the
ultimate in softness, but also a tapered cut and drawstring waist for a
perfect fit.
$45 Buy Now
Adidas Supernova Training Pants
Drawcord waist for a comfortable fit? Check.
Tapered leg for a tailored look? Check, check. Moisture wicking design
and reflective side panel for night running, and a cool streetwear look
for day-drinking… add to cart.
$80 Buy Now
Under Armour Vital Warm-Up
Sturdy, but not heavy, these pants help balance a bulky upper body with a loose fit and cinched waist.
$34.99 Buy Now
Hudson Byron Straight Zip Jeans
Hudson
Super soft stretch denim conforms to your body
while the straight leg helps you keep your upper and lower body in
proportion. The five-pocket design and dark wash are very on trend
without being trendy.
$215 Buy Now
- By Jill Sieracki
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