There are many ways for men to dress and many expressions of masculinity. Just as there are many spoke languages, there are many different aesthetic languages, each legitimate in their own right.

A post about this here for those who want to read more:

dieworkwear.com/2022/08/26/h...

Don't think about the shape of your body. Think about the shape of your clothes. Different clothing shapes can form different silhouettes.

Choose an aesthetic language and think of how masculinity is expressed in those traditions. Does not have to fit classical ideals.

One of my favorite designers in this space is Jan Jan Van Essche. You can see how some of these oversized, drapey silhouettes echo some of the ideas above. This is not about hiding the hips and extending the shoulders or drawing from Western military history.

This bubble shape can still look very masculine. It's not about broadening the shoulders and making the hips look smaller by comparison; it's a completely different silhouette, but references ideas about masculinity that draw from a different tradition (war).

IMO, this approach gives ppl insecurities. It also doesn't lead to interesting outfits bc the person is trying to hide themselves. I often use my friend @bigfits.bsky.social as an example of a stylish guy. David isn't trying to hide he's a big guy, he dresses to express an idea through clothes.

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