It’s no longer a challenge to find good clothing for big and tall men. A sizing category that was once limited to specialty retail shops mainly found in outlet shopping centers and strip malls is now found in just about every clothing retail store in the country. What’s more, it’s no longer called by the unappealing title of ‘oversize’ or ‘plus size’, having been reclassified as ‘big and tall’ to cater for the increase in popularity of this comfortable range of clothing. The increasing customer base has led retailers to introduce more options for style, price and choice. It’s now easier than ever to find big and tall clothing that it’s now a challenge to choose from between such a large range of options. If you’re stuck on what choice to make, here are some tips to help you make your decision.
Fabric that can “breathe” is desirable, but stay away from fabric that “flows.” Big flowing shirts might seem like a good idea. Fabrics of this kind tend to feel good to touch, and they provide for good air circulation. The thing about these fabrics is they tend to make you look much larger than you really are.
Fabrics that are cotton, or some kind of blend, will be better for you. These breathe well but have a stiffer structure so that your size is contained more than it is displayed. Also, if you’re a bit sensitive about weight, you’ll feel better with clothes that will hold, or contain, your weight better.
As you know, when shopping for clothes you’ll be trying on a lot of things, so wear loosely fitted pants and easy to get on/off shoes to cut down on time. It’ll just be less hassle in the fitting rooms. If you’re like most people, all the snaps, tying/untying, and buttons is not the way to spend an afternoon or evening. Ok, to reduce hassle and save time – wear things you can quickly get into and out of. This will help you spend more time out of the dressing rooms rather than in them. This little trick will also help you in stores that limit the number of clothes you can take into dressing rooms.
Pick fabrics that will give your structure the support you need. Denim is a wise choice for many bigger men as this fabric can endure more weight than slacks or khaki pants. Lighter fabrics can sometimes have the effect of accentuating your curves and making them look much bigger, while denim can help to hold in some of the weight. Your fabric choices should be thought through carefully. While lighter fabric might sometimes breathe a little better, they can also make you appear larger than you are.
So you see, there’s a lot you should think about if you’re buying in the big and tall men’s size group.
And you’ll see that you have more options than ever and more than you realized. You’re really fortunate because in the past there were no where near as many selections and available options that you have. So… get out there, have some fun, and find some great clothes that you’ll look great wearing.