Slim Man Style Guide - What To Wear When You Are Skinny & Lean
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Here are some tips from one slim man to another on how to dress well in order to look healthy and masculine.
General Guidelines:
1. Avoid wearing clothing that makes you look frail. Many thin men often try to disguise their frames by wearing clothing that's too large for them thinking that the extra fabric is going to make them look bigger, however, in reality, the opposite is actually true. At the same time, however, thin men should also stay clear of super skinny or skin-tight styles because these two are just going to draw attention to your thin frame. What's the solution then? Simply put you just have to find clothing that's going to fit you just right.
2. Wear colors and patterns that boost your visual heft. As a general rule, lighter colors like white, beige, or pastels are going to make you appear a little bit larger overall. Just as darker colors and the quintessential black are said to be slimming, the opposite effect is true for lighter clothing. Meanwhile, wearing patterns will create a sense of movement in your outfit and will also make you seem larger.
3. Wear multiple layers. With each additional layer you put on, you're going to be adding a bit more bulk. One layer on its own might not necessarily make a difference but if you're wearing multiple layers in conjunction, you'll be able to build up your frame a little bit more.
4. Find ways to make your neck look larger. Turtleneck sweaters are of course the classic choice to create this effect but you also do have other options. For example, you could have a zip neck, a stand collar, or a shawl collar on a sweater in particular. Also, simply wearing a dress shirt with a sturdy collar assisted further by the aid of collar stays is a good way to minimize the appearance of your neck because the pattern of the shirt will be carried upward a little bit by the verticality of the collar.
* T-shirts, polos, dress shirts, or any other type of shirt just like any garment in general for the slim man, should fit the body closely without being too tight.
* The jacket which is a garment specifically designed to make a man look stronger and give him a more ideal masculine silhouette. Suit jackets, sport coats, and blazers are all designed with the goal of accentuating the features of the male form making the man look more muscular. They achieve this in a variety of ways when it comes to the details of their styling. One way that a jacket does this is by broadening your shoulders.
* As we said toward the beginning of the video, slim men won't benefit from wearing pants that are much too baggy nor will they look good in super skinny cuts. Rather you should try to find something in the middle usually that will be labeled, fittingly enough, as slim.
* Depending on your own personal preference, a necktie with the width of about two and three-quarters to three and 1/2 inches is going to look good on a slim frame. Just remember that the overall width of your necktie should be relatively in sync with the width of your jacket's lapel so that everything is harmonious overall.
* Regarding shoes, go for something understated and on the slim side rather than something more utilitarian and chunky. Loafers are going to be a good bet for you as is anything from an Italian manufacturer as their styles are typically slimmer than some parts elsewhere around the world.
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Preston is great. Good choice for a second face for the show. I'm not a slim man, but I watched this because I enjoy watching Preston.
I totally agree. I like his articulation as well!
Really..he’s super annoying
I disagree. He looks off in a way. Not natural at all.
Well, you can't satisfy everybody. I like the presentation styles of both gentlemen.
I would love to see a video about the physicality challenged, disabled and dapper? I am dying to find things to help keep me dapper despite peripheral neuropathy, a cane and a service dog.
As a man with cerebral palsy, myself, I think this is a great idea. Thanks for your comment!
- Preston
Preston definitely did a good job with this video, and although it was a rather long video, he moved it along nicely. It didn't feel long. Good job.
Could you please do a video on jacket linings? The materials (cotton, viscose, polyester, acetate, and more), patterns, half lined, full lined, unlined, and the functionality of each. This is a subject about which there is little information available online, yet whenever I'm buying a jacket I get confused over deciding on the type of lining.
Also great video as always!
I'm sure these tips are very helpful for a skinny teenager like me. Possibly the one best thing a skinny guy can do is work out regularly since it increases size, strength and overall health
Great work Preston! Can’t wait to see more of you :)
“Sorry I’m late but for slim guys turtlenecks are a great and flattering option”!!👌👌
Thank’s a lot for another great video, I been learning a lot tips from you gentlemen. Keep the good work.
I'm not slim and I'm not even a man but Preston is a joy to watch! You're getting better!
“Thickness of the Knit” is my favorite Jethro Tull album.
Looking good dude! Takes guts to put yourself out there like this and I think you do it well! Keep up the great work and don’t let the negativity you see get you down; great job 👍🏻
Another well done video. Thank you for sharing such great information.
My two favorite moments of subtle comic relief:
1) Any opportunity to show a picture of a pirate shirt
2) The phrase ‘a well-puffed pocket square’. Love that! Dandies the world over gasped with excitement.
Keep it coming!
Thank you for this interesting and helpful video!
Could you please do some guides on how to wear and pair purple as well as how to combine different patterns?
Great presentation. Also great hair!
Great video! I like very much the casual style, while the components of the outfit are classic and timeless. I like my suits, but I also like my sweaters, especially on the cold, wet, Oregon days! Being a man of modest height, and a relatively slim build, I will take some of this video with caution, as I do not wish to look overly built horizontally for my height. Notwithstanding, another great video!
Would LOVE a tutorial on that amazing hairstyle! Really classic 👍
Great video! I'm 6'5" and 180lbs. Needless to say, finding clothes that fit is a challenge. I'm on perpetual scavenger hunt to find anything that even comes close. I couldn't agree more that a good relationship with a tailor is essential, as I need to have most of my clothes altered to fit. Made-to-measure is good for dress shirts and business-casual shirts, but casual shirts and sweaters are a different story. Sure, bespoke would be great, but...
I used to make the mistake of wearing clothes that were too big in order to look bigger, but with experience I've found that it's better to embrace my thinness and wear properly fitting clothes.
Good job Preston. This type of video is more in line with style fundamentals of modern American culture. I like the GG channel, but this type of content is more in alignment with modern mainstream style. I like Raphael's style, but his tastes are more on the fringe of what most men actually wear. Videos about things like fit and glasses are more of what I'm looking for in style videos, without the typical douchery of some of the other men's style channels. I'm finally subscribing in hope of more content like this.
I've slowly built rapport with an alterer/tailor and it's worth every moment and penny!
I only recently discovered the Gentleman's Gazette and I absolutely love the videos.
I like this guy! good tips btw ^-^
Great Information and Advice ,"Thanx"😄
Excellent work! I am slim, and I found this spot on and informative. Thank you!
Nice tipps, thanks!! :)
love the video. i feel like it was made for me!
What a flawless presentation! My tip to Slim Man or any Man (or a Lady) is to fully embrace your natural features. Other people see you the way you perceive yourself.
A fictional character on the American sitcom Frasier Dr. Niles Crane could be a great style role model to an elegant slim man.
Classic non-stretch/100% cotton slim straight mid-rise medium wash DENIM with with natural-looking fading in thigh and back and very subtle whiskering on a front pocket area could be a great pant alternative to the casual look presented in the video.
As someone who's been directly compared to Dr. Niles Crane on occasion (and in video comments!), I can vouch for this. Thanks for your comments!
- Preston
Very helpful video!
Any advice for a man with a small head? Im also of the slim build (5ft9 and 140lbs)
Great annunciation dude. How about some style tips for short guys? (:
Great Video, are you planning to do a Guide with other Body types?
Would like to see a Guide for more Athletic Builds/V-Shape upper body :)
Nice vid! Gotta do one for the big boys
Preston, your getting better. Nailed it again!
Love the green and brown outfit. That tie is an amazing green color combination and be a way better website picture then current (the stripes and blue are distracting).
As a 6'-2, 170 pounds (on a diet to get from 33 waist to 32 again), with four inch drop inverted triangle body, enjoyed the presentation. Would say also having coats with waist suppression also can be a benefit as widens the shoulders. I now have coats from strait cut to very suppressed so can choose based on the affect and the environment/situation. Would have not been here if Rafael hadn't helped to reawaken my love of sartorial clothing and more important the most information on the topic.
It's nice. Not loud and obnoxious but classic and subdued in the classy way.
Indeed, it's voice is just equal when he is presenting in front of us
Lots of info here Preston this one will be revisited 🤘🏼
Good job Preston.
Thank You! I'm 6'4 and pretty skinny this should really help out my style.
Excellent!👍
Can we know more about Preston's jazz career?
Stay tuned! :)
- Preston
Great content as always! However, what about slim AND small men? Are some tips like wearing horizontal patterns and cuffed hems still valid or should a little more balance be taken into consideration?
Yes, I'd say that you should always try to highlight the aspects of your build that you find most appealing. If you want to look taller and don't mind looking leaner as a result, try to play up that verticality. Thanks for commenting!
- Preston
Well done Preston, good spacing between sentences and delivered slower. I like it. It must be a British thing!
Jo Eltham he doesn't have a british accent though
Could you produce a video guide for larger men's style to help a larger man look slimmer? Thanks
thank you!!!
Some companies offer a "slim" cut for sweaters. At 6'4 170lb I definitely want to show some weight but I don't like having too much excess fabric. Bonobos in particular has the widest size availability.
Great video guys! My tip would be, wearing a waistcoat or sweater under your blazer or suit jacket bulks you up a bit...
Hi, it is good video. I'm slim and 5 ft 7''. What kind of casual clothes and pants, shoes I can go for?
Your eyes are aligned with your glasses frame 90% of the time in this video. It really does make the person you're talking to focus on your eyes.
I am a slim man and I wear my clothes tailored to fit thanks for posting for this is really helpful for guys like me.
Questions re: alterations: Are 'darts' recommended for dress shirts? Can pleated suit pants be successfully narrowed & taken in?
thanks
Dear Preston,
This is the first time that I hear that skinny ties do not go with a tall and slender frame build.
If this is not correct what is the target body type for skinny ties?
Thank you!
A tip I have and I use to look best and good as a slim man is to "Go monochromatic" . This will permit to the eyes to go up and down uninterrupted.
What can I wear when I am very tall but also big? Layering dows only work in Winter, in Spring, Summer and Autumn im sweating.
This video is exatly what I need because i have a very skinny figure! Also very nice video by Preston! Would you consider making a video about classic men's pyjamas and robes? Have a nice weekend and greetings from Germany!
I don't like to match pyjamas as "suits", so I get a t shirt with similar colour to the pants which are usually a plaid or striped pattern. Quite easy to find and sometimes they're cheap because "kids don't buy them" and they're on the racks for a while. I never go for a slim fit, usually bigger than my normal clothes because you need comfort. Try a light/thin material preferably with an open weave and tighter weaves for colder weather.
6:20 training your neck is the best option if you're willing to do that. A very important tip, thanks for bringing it up!
Interesting Video, almost French New Wave-ish.
Do also a video for the opposite . Cause you buy clothing for your current body type and not for when you're gonna lose the weight , so me that I'm in a diet but I have a long way yet I have to search for guidance
generally enjoyed watching Sven, but Preston had me turn on the notification bell (sorry not sorry)
Go Preston!
Preston is slightly awkward, much like Raphael was a when I started watching this channel, but I reckon he's a great addition.
That's true. Raphael has taken the shape of this channel's mould, so to speak, and it just takes time!
I fit in pants with a 30 waist and 34-36 inseam and wear jackets with broader shoulders. I live in Japan and it is very hard to find sleeves that fit me in local stores. Great video, but it looked like the trousers in the example needed a little taper.
I am 5'8" and 145 lbs and finding well fitting clothes off the rack has been a nightmare. Most shirts and suit jackets that fit my height do not fit my shoulders, and when I find something to fit my shoulders it is generally too baggy. And sleeves are always a few inches too long. This year I finally went made to measure out of sheer frustration. I agree a lot of guys will not afford this but for me it has been a relief and well invested money.
I'm similar and suit jackets are always too long in the sleeve as well. My last jacket though pretty much nailed my measurements for an off the rack, but buying any classic style jacket is not always a good idea and, as you said, best to get those sorts of jackets made for you as the money is a better investment!
my husband is your height but he struggles to stay above 120 pounds because he's also a drummer. American style jackets are t be worst for him since they're baggy at the waist if they fit at the shoulders. we've given up finding a full suit that fits because the pants just swim on him.
I like the style you guys are encouraging, it's wholesome. But I increasingly feel that the class and structure of society is being eroded away, I both admirer the course you are taking, but feel a twinge of regret that the age of class may have passed. I hope it is not true...
Who cares. Just dress up rather than down and eventually people will begin to wonder the same.
@@SPNKr16 Thanks, I needed that, it's 4 in the morning in Great Britian right now, y'know time zones and all that.
Now I have hope.
@@jonathanbastard4629 There you go mate. If people are going to wear Adidas and Gucci together as formal wear, that's on them. Whereas we know the mistakes we make, that's why we watch these kinds of videos.
@@SPNKr16 - I tip my hat to you
@@jonathanbastard4629 Have a good day and catch up on sleep.
Was the sideways segment intentional?
Preston, hey.
Your zip up sweater looks great on you!
Nice, but would like to see content on what to wear when you are NOT a skinny or lean man. This would be interesting to see i.e. how to make a heavy man look good too.
What happened to Sven! Have I missed out on something? Love Preston though 😁🌟
Gold collar stays?
5’9 weigh 141 thank u
Nice video; however, most of what you say boils down to: get stuff that fits your size. Do i miss here something?
It sounds too simple to be true, but yeah, get clothing that fits you right and you've already done 50% of the work with an outfit looking good, everything else like pattern choice or colour won't work unless it actually fits you.
Small fabric patterns and horizontal stripes.
what can i wear if i'm a THICC BOI
Idk as a skinny lad but I've always thought suspenders and the color green look great on bigger guys
thanks@@sponky475
This channel has a video on that too
dieting
Username checks out
What about outerwear?
Preston! You are so charming 😻
you can't wear layers in summer , can you remake this video in for summer and hot regions please
Do any skinny men here have experience with Brooks Brothers Milano fit clothing? How are Charles Tyrwhitt extra slim fit dress shirts?
I have a question: I consider myself a slim man and I enjoy wearing chukka boots and chelsea boots. Is it okay for a slim man to wear them?
Yes because boots like chelseas are quite slim, unless you're in Australia where they sell the "Australian" style/cut which is just huge looking to the traditional version from Britain. For that I can't find a good pair, but I'd rather wear brogues, loafers, and boatshoes. Sometimes chukkas too.
but aren't those suits too boxy? Or is that the style?
The jackets, yes, quite. As an European, I'd never wear a jacket that's that generous, despite the fact that I'm quite a bit fatter than Preston.
They are indeed. A bit more tapering to his whole outfit would be better for him. It drowns him and makes him look skinny! He spoke really well and give good advice yet he needs to listen to his own advice.
I think it was intentional. It showed that Preston is indeed a slim guy. Other parts of the video didn't really show that, as his face is not so narrow as of a typical thin man.
They wear classical suits. They should fit that way
I agree. Preston's clothing -- and especially his jacket are several sizes larger than required. It's not that difficult to look elegant and masculine, even with a very slender build, especially with clothes that are slim fitting, but not tight. Clothing targeted for the Asian markets will typically have very well designed, elegant clothing that will look great on the skinniest guys. There's no need to "bulk up" -- other than through proper physical exercise -- and making oneself look "larger" usually has the effect of the ill-fitting "potato sack" effect.
00:15 can someone please tell me what genre of music this is?
Thank you
I'm pretty sure that's jazz
Jazz with an accentuated "swing". I suggest you read up on the style/genre.
So, you're wearing the Dwight Schrute?
Hey Preston, what kind of hair product do you use?
I couldn’t tell you the exact brand, but Ruzel “blue” pomade has a similar finish, hope this helps.
Rens Rebel That slick Dicaprio sort of hairstyle can be achieved with any oil-based pomade
At the moment, I use Groom & Clean; it's a water-based hair gel, so it washes out much more easily than an oil-based product like Brylcreem. You can find it at most drugstores. I also use a bit of Consort Hairspray for Men (I prefer the non-aerosol bottle). Thanks for your interest!
- Preston
you talk about having clothes that fit right, yet the clothes you are wearing hangs off your shoulders, look boxy and your pant legs flap around as you are moving. i cannot fathom how that is proper/slim fitting wrt the body structure.....
all the points mentioned are solid, just that the examples shown (which is you wearing not so proper fitting clothes) are not that consistent with what you say.
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His eyes look cool 👀
Good job Preston!!!.....But I think those pants are too big for you IMO!!....But you rock!
Yeah but what about summer.
What about a video for large men?
I'm pretty sure there is one on this channel as I remember Raphael talking in depth about the topic.
@@SPNKr16 no there isn't
@@chris61981 Then it was briefly touched on in another video, I think in the last year, so I wouldn't be able to find it. I could use a vid about that too though!
Raphael is a big dude.
10:53 The only thing I don't really dig about this video is the way those pants look on you. That extra fabric would be more appropiate for someone like Raphael (although it's not as severe as the examples you've shown at the beginning ). Otherwise, I'm truly grateful for your advice!
It was good to see sven Raphael Schneider 😞😞. Although he's good too but Raphael is just outstanding.
Sardar Ji ki haal chal, Rapheal he will be back in few other videos and for some topics that he couldn't make bcoz of lack of time are now made by Preston :)
Am I the only one that thinks that pant actually doesn't make him look good? Don't get me wrong, I like the content of this channel. But sometimes I really have a hard time to understand some of the choices esthetic wise. But it is nice to see a new face and narration for the channel!
Could you make a guide for what a quite portly gentleman should wear? I would greatly appreciate it.
I think the first turtleneck just made that guy's head look tiny.
I was a slim man once that was until i descovered the finner things in life..... to much indulgence...... 6ft 4 and 246 lbs......
Haha I see what you mean, but sometimes having self-control is important
You are skinny, wear a pocket square 😂
What about *THICC* men
Your belt is a bit too long and that makes you look too thin for your belt. Usually you can adjust it.
Your sweater is a good choice but I think it is a bit too long, making you look thinner. Try folding the bottom end under and see how it looks like.
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Being a slim guy myself, I avoid wearing dress pants or khakis. Their fabric is too thin and you can't get away from your skinny legs easily. The suit pants you wear in the video is too roomy and don't flatter your skinny legs. My advice it to wear slim jeans (even skinny at one size larger) or corduroy pants, along with ankle boots of any kind (chukkas, chelseas, brogues, combat boots etc). The tip to avoid big-structured shoes for slim guys which many stylists give doesn't work for me. You can rock an over the ankle casual boot with the pants tucked slightly in and draw the attention of your skinny legs to your shoes.
You're jaw line looks more unhinged than our boy Donald's wig
Haha, yeah what is that? I cant take my eyes off his jaw/mouth, I thought it was just me that noticed that. Ultra enunciation maybe?
if you have beared my brother u will look gorgeous.
Sadly I no longer fit into this category
Lol
@@mrx6937 press f to pay respects
Does anyone else think those pants are way too loose?
dude, with all due respect, your dressing and hairstyle makes you much older than you actually are. i think you have a lot of room for improvement. cheers!
qarhsi I think it makes him look more mature. And I’d love to achieve the same hairstyle as him
Constructive criticism is always welcome. I'm continuing to learn and (hopefully) improve!
- Preston
@@gentlemansgazette I respect that you are so humble and not defensive. You can look at Brian sacawa from hespokestyle for inspiration. I think he dresses very sharply! Cheers Preston!
I think both Preston and Raphael are intentionally going for their desired look. They want to look dapper and of the golden ages of men’s fashion which to some appears dated. I think it looks timeless and classic. I dress far more modern, but this Chanel isn’t for trendy wear, it’s for the timeless styles of the 20th century. These make you look older, but that’s their choice and not a defect of their style.
Scummy comment.
he looks like Melania Trump lol
This video is not for me 👀
HEYYYYYYYY WHAT HAPPENED TO PLUMPY GUYS , YOU DO KNOW BIG GUYS ARE COMING BACK WOMEN LOVE THOSE GUYS
Partially, they prefer big guys for hubby material, otherwise they still look for gym rats. Unfortunately.
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