Patterns can certainly be hip on occasion, but in general they aren't the best choice for the full-figured man. Loud patterns draw attention to the body and lend a generally increased sense of girth to heavy frames.
This fashion tip for big fat men is really important so listen up; horizontal stripes are not your friend. Never ever purchase even a minor piece of clothing, such as a tie, in horizontal stripes. Horizontal stripes make the eye go from left to right and that will only widen your already bulky frame.
For an instant slimming effect, go monochromatic. Wear a dark color shirt/top and pants with a different color blazer or jacket over the top.
You've heard it all before, the long list of do's and don'ts that permeate the world of men's fashion, especially fashion for big men. In effect, with so many rules and regulations regarding, well, everything, it seems like the do's and don'ts become simply "don'ts". Everything from what you kind of car you can drive, what types of food you can eat, what activities you can do (especially sex, sports, dancing!), and yes, to what kind of clothes you can wear, there seems to be a longer list of things that aren't allowed for the fat guys. THAT ENDS NOW. With this blog, I plan on exposing some of the don'ts for the bullshit that they are, as well as giving larger men some exciting tips on becoming comfortable with creating a personal style that feels right.
A couple things though:
1. I am a gay man in love with a beautiful, wonderful, and amazingly talented heavy-set man. This blog will be very um...queer? for lack of a better word. The tips and style advice will be universal, of course, but I want it to be clear that this is a safe-space for gay and bi men, and that straight men are welcome and encouraged to participate to
2. I will not tolerate anti-fat sentiment. Any comments that are anti-fat will more than likely be deleted. I am not here to placate your personal crusades. Hopefully, if you actually read the blog, you will see that the intent is not to glorify being overweight, but to help big men accentuate their life with style and pride, to become fully excited about their own bodies and to participate.
So, that said must also say: No, I am not an overweight, fat, or even chubby person. Sure, I have a gut, but I am by no means fat. Do I wish to be? Nope. I like myself. But I also don't wish to be a business man or a senator or a straight person. There's nothing wrong with either, in fact in many instances they should be celebrated; I'm just comfortable being me. So why am I doing this? Well, this blog is inspired by my many friends that society has deemed overweight, friends who have neglected style, culture and excitement in their lives just because they have felt that their weight has been a barrier to this enjoyment. They never allowed themselves to be seen as sexy, to be seen as someone who could wear clothes and look awesome. I'm doing this blog out of the love of my friends. Come along for the ride!
Alright. All disclaimers and intro's out of the way, let's get to it. So you see those quotes at the top of the page? They're horrible. They were all taken from well-intentioned blog posts that attempted to give a token's concern about fashion and style for big men. No colors? No bold prints? NO FREAKIN' STRIPES?! Wow, I'm here to tell you that all of those "don'ts" will be transformed with the quickness around these parts. Why? Because most of what those quotes are saying is that if gentlemen is bigger, that means he must regulate his dress style to make himself appear to smaller. There's only one thing that's ever been truly slimming in my experience with shopping for and with bigger men and that's fit. Without fit, anyone can look sloppy. Large, baggy and excessive clothing are gone the way of the acid washed JNCOs that they rode in on. We are in the modern era now, and big boy, it's time to start living in it.
Another thing that we are going to work on here is drabness. Worse than wearing patterns, stripes or anything bold (in fact, please DO wear patterns! bold ones!!) is drabness or dullness in a wardrobe. We're going to stay out of the Old Navy's and Wal-Marts and shop at places that will enable us to find fairly priced, quality stylish pieces. So... here we go!! WOOF.
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