How To Dress For Your Body Type & Shape

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General tips:
1. If you have really wide shoulders, you want to give the appearance of being a little slimmer. If you have very slim shoulders, you want to give the appearance of being a little wider. Overall, the extremes are something you want to avoid.
2. You may not always be trendy but having a timeless wardrobe that stands the test of time means you'll always look stylish without being over the top fashionable.
3. Have your clothing tailored because only that way can you highlight what works.
4. Also, make sure to dress for the body you have today because if you aspire to something in the future, you may end up with a suit that just doesn't look good and you may never get there.
BODY TYPES
00:00 Introduction
03:16 Rectangular body type
05:45 Triangular body type
07:50 Inverted triangle
10:00 Trapezoid
10:36 Oval body type
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[@RedcoatsReturn]

If I could, I would have you as a hologram to advise me whilst dressing in the morning, shopping, going out for lunch or dinner or requiring advice on a topic of style, manners, etiquette ......well everything to do with being a gentleman!

[@mauricioledon4498]

I would second that!

[@dejangegic]

Try to become that person yourself, so one day you may guide someone else

[@mgonza1350]

"Stronger midsection" Hahaha that's the nicest way anyone has ever said "fat"

[@azizalaliq8]

Max Payne nice guys finish last

[@andreasjohansson4050]

aziz alali well that's not true because boring guys finish last and there's a big difference in being boring and nice.

[@carolynargabright8132]

Lol, true..

[@brianwarner308]

this guy is slick

[@erickus36]

We are not fat just older and wiser! At 30 I was in top shape no pot belly at all now at 47 I am a little bit chubbier that’s life!

[@thesmileyfaced3632]

nicest way to talk about body types i have ever seen

[@ryanrutley4820]

It's such a change to get advice from a guy who's built like me. You've done away with a lot of the "I couldn't wear that" reaction I get from most men's style advice.

[@Anti-Taxxer]

I don't think most men aspire to have their shoulders be as wide as their hips, most men want their shoulders to be wider than the rest of their body, as in an inverted triangle.

[@broly6708]

cuz we are men💪🤛🤜👊✊

[@louiscyfer6944]

indeed. inverted triangle with big legs. it is called the x frame, he didn't even mention it.

[@Fidozo15]

@@louiscyfer6944 cuz generally these men wear sleveless with like large arm holes and stuff, and shorts and running shoes...

[@neerajnongmaithem392]

@@Fidozo15 not really, all the list A models and actors you see wearing suits have got a x-frame.

[@ivanbro1208]

@@Fidozo15 disagree. As one myself i always like to wear a suit when im not working

[@arson1tez]

I'm 16 and I plan to wear go formal for our university's Christmas Party. This couldn't have gotten into my recommendations at a much better time.

[@MegaGasek]

This is to be watched over and over and over and over again... Even when I watch it all there is the other videos along the way... If these don't make me look dapper nothing else will!

[@ryptoll4801]

It's refreshing to get style advice from a guy with a similar body type as myself. I have the wide hips and big thighs as well, even got a sloping shoulder on the same side lol. (Btw mine got that way from wearing shoulder bags always on the same side for a few too many years, so it got compressed slowly over time. Dunno if you have a different reason for yours being that way, but thought I'd just mention it just in case you dunno why your shoulders are uneven, then this could be a reason for that.) Difference with my body type though is that my other shoulder does not slope at all and my chest is small. But over all I think what fits you would generally look good on me too. So whenever I like something you're wearing I don't have to overthink if it could look good on me as well. One thing though: I've always found that belts actually help make my hips look narrower, but only if I wear the belt in my waist or otherwise above the widest point. Because as my waist is slimmer, adding width to it takes away from the width of my hips. Waistcoats also have a similar effect, giving my body a more rectangular appearance. Usually jackets fit me off the rack, but pants and longer waistcoats are a whole different story. Getting clothes that fit me would have been much more expensive if I hadn't learned how to sew.

[@MultiMarkoB]

You always have great history in your video! I'd like to see more of the evolution of menswear in Gentleman's Gazette

[@16rrios]

This video was very strong and positive information. I would like to say thank you. You give a new way of looking at my self.

[@zdrool7502]

I thank you a lot mate, i love this channel so much, it helps me to find my personal style❤️

[@Kevinjandro]

Sheesh this guy know's his stuff👏🏽👏🏽

[@youcanthandlethetruth6976]

A Gentleman stays in shape Mr. Gazette. I really wish more of the classier gentlemen here would pay more attention to their physical health. That is the one thing that shines and of which, money can't buy. It shows a man's commitment and professionalism, when one is attentive to his own physical well being.

[@bufordt.justice7777]

Sounds like you like a hard body. Just come out of the closet already.

[@PatIreland]

I'd rather buy a new shirt.

[@btiercontent3127]

Are we not going to acknowledge the fact he said Mr gazette

[@youcanthandlethetruth6976]

@@btiercontent3127 Ha ha, I have dubbed him Mr. Gazette.

[@nelly5954]

train your body and mind, eh

[@dennisgarcia7299]

great info! now I can properly help others in selecting suits since I am in the fashion industry selling High End Suits

[@WoodHoody]

What a great video! Now I know how I have to dress to look dapper. Thank you, Raphael!

[@yourlocaldoomer]

Thank god for giving me a rectangular body type! I didn't even have to get my blazer tailored!

[@sy2see]

Thank you for the informative video Raphael.

[@danielmads9160]

I love the 30's style. I am trying my best to copy it with "big" blazers and wide chinos (mostly black and navy), but here where I live (Norway) there are no tailor that can make me a suit like that so I'll have to go to places like England or America to get one. Makes me sad but, that is how Norway works

[@scsmith4604]

I wish the Gentleman's Gazette guys had time to research recommended tailors around the country. My cousin has a personal shopper that works for him. A video on that would also be helpful.

[@Feastalisk]

2:58 that tie is so gorgeous!

[@nikhilsrl]

the blue jacket with the peak lapel, looks great

[@Carlos10642]

Great video!! What I'm having trouble at times is the right socks on a suit. For example.. my grey windowpane suit with wearing brown wingtip shoes. What kind of socks?? Would you happen to have a video for that? Thank you sir 🙏🏼. All the best

[@luca.alonso]

I love this guy!! He’s Hilarious 😂

[@PatIreland]

Actually, I find him very informative and his videos are consistently of value to me.

[@thisisart3750]

I think this guy polite and relaxing

[@francisegan1262]

I found your channel as I need to replace a suit I gave away since I gained 45 lbs. I’m sure I’m not the only person who has problems buying clothes off the rack but blazers are not made for anyone with a big chest and normal waist. Don’t get me started on pants where I need to go up 2-4 inches to get them to fit in the thigh. This is manageable for street clothes but business formal clothes actually need to fit well.

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Great advice. Much appreciated. It also helps to have a wife or gf who’s fashion savvy and has a good eye for design.

[@Daveomabegin]

This is so useful. Thank you so much! 😁

[@gavinp5940]

One thing I’ve always wondered about is what you guys think of high rise trousers with say just a turtleneck and maybe a leather blazer

[@mycats7321]

Very cool video. I took notes. Thank you for posting. Is there any sort of sleeve style that is best for people with broad shoulders & thick arms? My brother has broad shoulders, large arms, & is "stronger in the midsection". He has a hard time finding jackets that fit over his arms & shoulders. I've read that Raglan style gives more movement but you mentioned that if the arm holes are too large then there are issues with raising the arms up. Is there a modified Raglan or other term for something that has more mobility but is also larger to accommodate thick arms?

[@TheVirtuoso883]

Ovals can pull off double breasted really well in my opinion, it gives you a large more square profile that is rather commanding in presence. Depends how big you are but if you are an oval dont rule out double breasted

[@mandeepbaweja3021]

Man Rapheal u r the human encyclopedia!

[@TheMohaChannel]

A very well spoken gentleman

[@jdhsingi]

Very informative.....thanks for sharing.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thank you!

[@sammysammuelson2425]

I love this channel for all the right reasons but also every intro Sven Raphael does it’s so homie “welcome back to the gentleman’sss ggggazzette” lol every time

[@chabashira966]

Inverted Triangle and Trapezoid are basically two different types of an athletic body. Personally not muscular but I do have an athletic body and it’s still hard to find clothing for me since I need to tailor the hip area and arms for button-ups

[@paulaaronfischer]

have you ever visited the Opernball in Vienna? Seems like a good place for you

[@osobleck050]

thankyou very much, i was confuse wich use for my oval body

[@LyonTheGreat]

My body type can be difficult at times. My overall shape is rectangular but I've got some extra padding in the chest and belly area. I also have thicker thighs and a fuller seat. It's a pain to find clothes that flatter me.

[@urishima]

'Hide your wide shoulders.' You what, mate? You want me to hide these guns? THESE GUNS CAN NOT BE CONTAINED! [EDIT] Just having a giggle here, in case it wasn't obvious.

[@joemacleod-iredale2888]

urishima take his advice on the shoulders, just cut the sleeves off!

[@David-ud9ju]

Yeah, he has absolutely no idea about what body type looks good. He seems to think that you want to be rectangular in shape, which is the ugliest look you can have. A suit should emphasise your shoulders and hide your waist to give you a v-taper.

[@dermotgray4759]

dead ahaha

[@louiscyfer6944]

@@David-ud9ju suits are equalizers for guys with bad bodies. you want wide shoulders and not hide them. i have broad shoulders, big arms, but i also have big legs. suits are out of the questions. can't have a slimmer cut with 20"+ arms.

[@zombieslayer7759]

I actually have big shoulders so hiding them isn't much of an option for me anyway. :D

[@MultiMrMiles]

Ralph, is there a possiblity to interview Rubinacci from Napoli? That would be awesome.

[@wcgold2]

Excellent work sir.

[@2pakiMakabeli]

2.48 My friend, I haven't commented on youtube videos in years but this time I had to. You said your right shoulder is higher than the left, this is not natural, it's not genetics. Being wider on one side than the other is genetics, being higher means you've been leaning on the right shoulder more and the hip alignment is no longer level. You can correct this by seeing an oesteopath. I've done this plenty of times. They will straighten your hips which will bring your shoulders down again and make it level. They'll also correct the spine. You can actually do stretches to see if this is true, for example your toe might reach further down the other when lying down with the feet facing forward/down. One of the benefits of keeping fit, you can change things of your body. I had the same problem thinking it's genetics because bodies aren't suppose to be symmetrical however this can be corrected.

[@thomasrichardson5425]

citation please

[@tonykplayter8019]

he's said in past videos he has Scoliosis, so thats why his shoulders aren't level.

[@David-ud9ju]

Everyone has asymmetries and trying to correct them is pointless as they aren't a bad thing and it's very difficult to correct. Osteopaths are basically charlatans who are scamming you. I'd recommending checking out Pain Science to fully understand this sort of thing. www.painscience.com/articles/structuralism.php

[@QRSC-fh2ob]

You're so elegant! 👍

[@michelea.w.9697]

I must educate my friends with this video

[@calvinstampsjr]

11:46 is absolutely divine !!!

[@Sth_Magical]

What do you suggest for a shorter, slim rectangular and 5'6" person?

[@Josahn]

Which quality brands you recommend for suspenders ?

[@danielmads9160]

Do some of you recommend a tailor that can make the best 1930's suit?

[@luigicorrias]

Sven, What about tie for belt as Fred Astair?

[@samuelm7426]

I workout. Buying suits is a nightmare. My biceps and thighs are tough to fit. Even custom has been a challenge.

[@blackmamba3427]

Awesome video

[@dayd3vil]

Black leather jacket, suede BOOTS!, Amazing Charisma, Slim fit pants they feel flattered already.

[@carlosvillalobos8431]

I have the inverted triangle body type but I'm skinny. So it's hard for me to dress at times. Any tips would be appreciated.

[@DJMosley]

I have the same issue. Try to go with either oversized t-shirts/sweaters if you're going for a casual look or tightly fitting clothes with sometimes a bit of a stretch when going for a less sloppy look. If you're going for a suit you're going to have a hard time: either go for expensive brands that have a lot more types of jackets (slimmer around the waist than usual) or get a cheaper one adjusted at a tailor. Hope I helped at least a bit :)

[@carltrotter7622]

@@DJMosley I'm of the same body type, I typically wear full cut high rise trousers with cuffs in order to get a wider drape giving off the effect that I have wider legs. I also wear a lot of padding in my shoulders and wide lapels to even it out. Another thing I love to do is layering, I like to wear ensembles with either a waistcoat or jumper to make myself seem wider. Hope that helps :D

[@donnalee.]

I find that body type attractive

[@Mr.Ciobanu]

AMAZING

[@ravipeiris4388]

Great video 👌. Vests make any outfit spectacular.

[@Mrncgntu]

The inverted triangle is by far the most masculine (as long as you dont skip leg day)

[@snakeman9902]

My body type is the trapazoid and man, do I have problems having suits off the shelf, can't afford measured suits at this stage. I get the jacket to fit my chest and I have this massive excess material on my belly. Or it fits my chest and is wide on my shoulders or vice versa and the trousers you get with the jacket are always too big. If I get a suit that will mix and match, the trousers that fit my waist are usually too tight on my thighs, so I'm restricted to how far I can move my leg, anything more than a walk, forget it, sitting, pants pull on my thighs.. Problems, problems, problems.. 😀

[@gamerN77]

Great video! Very well presented.

[@daveharris79554]

Are we meassuring shoulders from the outside or inside?

[@sardarm337]

great man

[@brunogenereux927]

I find it is another very interesting video. I like to wear suits, but being young and average build, I feel that in a world in which almost every man never wear suits, I prefer to wear slim fit suits with 2.5 inches ties and lapels so I can dress up and not feel too much overdressed.

[@DarkPrinceOfClowns]

How do you find a good tailor? And know which tailor is good? (I'e had serious issues finding a good tailor, but I can't tell if that is because every single tailor I've ever met are foregners and I just can't comunicate what I want well enough, or if they're just bad.)

[@Jay-bi8kn]

What’s the difference between double-inward and double-reverse pleats?

[@satbhard3220]

You state that short men should have their jacket buttons higher up in order to look taller, yet I have heard the opposite as if the jacket button is lower it extends the V shape of the jacket, thus making you look slightly taller

[@ethan6864]

Bought a suit on Ebay, (Baracuta, anybody heard of it) and while it fits pretty well everywhere else, the shoulders seem a little. My question is does every body else see that too or is it just me cause Im not used to seeing my shoulders so wide?

[@meechieslick5881]

notification squad!.. lemme get that like up out ya

[@bheinatz1]

Excellent information, Raphael, thank you! Is there a vest/waistcoat type you recommend for the oval-shaped body type? I'm not sure if they're referred to in the same way as jackets, but I saw there were vests in your video that were single and double-breasted (again, not sure if those terms technically apply to vests).

[@charlesjensen7918]

Maybe I missed it, but I'm 77 yrs with a tummy (40) waist. 5' 11" tall. I buy off the rack what they call "executive." Suggestions Sir?

[@GorcStew]

I like seeing guys who go to the gym wearing skinny or slim pants because they remind me of Johnny Bravo :)

[@r.taylor7293]

what another great Video!...I don't know how to wash or care for my 6 pairs of Fort Belvedere awsome socks I bought from you..can you or someone help so I don't ruin them please

[@JorgeRodriguez-zc7fc]

R. Taylor I recommend hand washing with soft soap and letting it hand dry.

[@ethan6864]

Not all inverted triangle people have skinny legs.

[@meph919]

This! Going for natural, soft shoulders in suits is still a great tip though. I switched over because the regular padded shoulders make me look ridiculous. I would also advise sizing up, skipping overly slim fitting suits and going for pleated trousers to anyone coming into suiting from an athletic background.

[@TheHanspeter8]

If you don't have a skinny lower body while also having a big upper body you are not an inverted triangle but more likely to be rectangular/trapezoid. Depending on what sport you play or what lifting routine you have you might develop imbalances that make you look odd but you usually can make a "naturally" triangular body be more "rectangular" through targeted training.

[@supernoodles908]

Ethan I agree. It's annoying dressing for myself

[@David-ud9ju]

I'm pretty sure that bodybuilders would disagree with having big legs makes you a rectangle. Your lower body has nothing to do with whether you're a triangle or inverted triangle or rectangle or whatever; it's all upper body. You seem to be thinking that a triangle is wide in the upper body and narrow in the lower body, but it's actually wide in the shoulders and narrow in the waist.

[@Shinyfilm]

Unless you specifically a bodybuilder, which is to say active trying to keep you waist small, your erectors and obliques will build up over time giving a more trapezoid frame. It’s still very difficult to dress for more extreme examples of this body type, but it not as challenging. (As a powerlifter I still need to go MTM, but I’m definitely more trapezoid than triangle.)

[@wongjefx980]

What I read was men prior to WWII wore baggier suits, but after the war, you have the Mad Men like of '50"s look, much slimmer suits because men coming back from the military service were more fit.

[@JVID3O]

Darf man fragen, wo Sie die bordeaux Weste her haben?

[@westernunion7947]

13:02 gotta have a pocket for that white powder too.

[@vimtheprotogen2855]

What about tall skinny guys with the inverse triangle/trapezoidal body shape?

[@cocinadieguito1682]

Woaaaah Im oval and ive been using everything correct

[@matthewroberti6753]

What's the song in the begging of your videos?

[@kesharkhadkapunwar2029]

Thanks! Hail! Nepal !!!

[@TheTillinger123]

What is the belt which is shown at minute 6:15 ?

[@adrielrowley]

Guess once again an oddity, as when did work out back in High School, much easier for me to work out and lift heavy on the lower (bench press measly 140 (doesn't help my shoulder pops out of socket) but could easily leg press 640 pounds). I love skinny pants to show off my thick legs... At least now know not the best for me, but there are days I need to feel, you know. Though now wonder if this is why I love wearing boots, subconsciously knew. If wanted to dress nicer, so that means double breasted, would larger diameter tube pants help? I have an early '50s double breasted calk strip suit and has large tube legs and a proper waist (sits on the natural) and think its balanced. Certainly get compliments. Thank you.

[@MrIrrationalSmith]

10:27 Damn, Raphael's throwing shade on Tom Ford!

[@chino2046]

What are those pants in the thumbnail called

[@darrenbrown9096]

is there a site for women- a women's gazette

[@slayersaurabh]

Which one is skinny?I am skinny which one I prefer?

[@edwinyeong1867]

I think I had trapezoid... 😊 I had hard time search for clothes... Coz my build... Hard to get accurate size..

[@lukeamsden7052]

4:31 what kind of waistcoat is that ? anyone know?

[@OldDominionEDC]

At 11:14 is the waist seam coming apart?

[@Nixon-du4js]

Lol he looks like a Bond villain

[@louiscyfer6944]

you left out the x frame. how do you dress for that.

[@cameronharvey2526]

what if you are a cross between oval and inverted triangle

[@bobmathers4124]

So many pictures of the modest man

[@jawaanwatkins6569]

Raphael, I think you should see a chiropractor to get your shoulders level. That way you won't suffer from back pain and/or terrible posture as you get older.

[@philipdru4782]

yea it's pretty cringey to see this guy talking about his numerous physical problems as if they are normal and it's just his unique body type... raphael - your shoulders, your rounded back, your poor posture are because you don't take care of your body, you just buy clothing to hide it.

[@ChesterRico]

I'm short and... invertedly triangular (?); lemme tell ya it's almost impossible to buy jackets off the rack without looking completely ridiculous.

[@danielmads9160]

What would you call "Tall" or "Short"? Like... what height?

[@commanderkittycat6513]

What if I don’t know my body shape?!? Help!

[@UltimateBargains]

My tailor is "Omar the Tentmaker".

[@fryboitah]

Guten Tag Herr Schneider, können Sie ein Video über Gehröcke machen? Ich sehe ihre Videos sehr gerne und beschäftige mich momentan mit Gehröcken. Ihre Gedanken würden mich interessieren!

[@roccobennett1218]

What's the difference between a vest and a waistcoat

[@cyberjar01]

Vest is american english, waistcoat is british english. It's the same difference that occurs between suspenders/braces, pants/trousers or sweater/jumper.

[@GrumpyStormtrooper]

My body is so weird, I have an inverted triangle body shape but have never worked out, and I'm skinny overall

[@stopthrm]

I do as well. Maybe we should start, lol.

[@ludwigjungslatt685]

Great video but I think that you should change your backing track to some lounge music instead of that drum

[@danielmads9160]

Agreed, or some calm classical music. He loves it himself as he said in another video!

[@Julia-fc4mp]

Didn't notice his shoulder problem until he pointed it out.