So now that you are working hard in the gym, getting that lean and muscular look, you should ask yourself the question of whether you need to change your wardrobe.  Chances are that you have dropped a couple inches from your waist, and put on a couple inches in your shoulder region, chest and arms.  If you take a look at the cover models, most of them are shirtless on the covers and have a perfect, aesthetically pleasing body(the kind ALL women like!).  However, it’s hard to show this when you have clothes on.  In fact, most girls can’t tell whether you have a 6 pack or not with a shirt on.  So the question is, how can you dress to separate yourself from the lazy bum friend of yours that never goes to the gym to impress the ladies?

Across the board, a survey of women shows that they first notice the body habitus of a male when approached.  After body habitus, women are most likely to notice your back, butt, shoulders, and arms.  Every woman is different, so it is important to maximize your potential in all of these areas.  So let’s talk about how we can do this by breaking it down into body types and what you should wear casually or to the nightclub.

If you have a Cover Model Body:

Focus on more fitted clothes. When I say fitted, I mean tighter around the shoulders, arms, and maybe back. But we DO NOT want your shirts tight around the chest or waist. This is a turn off to women. You want just enough tightness in your shirt so women can tell you have broad shoulders, a wide back, and something to fill up your sleeves.  As far a jeans go, I do not recommend slim fit jeans since your shirt will be a little more fitted.  Instead I recommend a normal fitting jean.  If you dare, go for the slim fit, but you better have some muscular legs to back it up.

If you are Lanky:

Focus on Layers! I know you might get hot, but we want you to look thicker than you really are.  Try buying some ribbed tank tops and wearing a few under your shirt.  You should focus on a fitted shirt as well, since a larger shirt will make your arms look too scrawny.  Stick to relaxed fit jeans since you don’t want slim-fit to reveal your skinny legs.

If you are Portly:

Loose everything.  We don’t want anyone to notice that potbelly of yours.  Darker colors and longer shirts can make you appear slimmer. Button-downs are your best bet..

Now obviously, you should always try on your apparel and have it judged by a ladies opinion, as they are usually right.  Not everyone can fit into one category, so mix and match till you find what works for you and makes you feel confident, after all confidence is more important than your looks right?

Here are some additional tips for those who just want to show off their muscle, which is not always a bad thing.

TIPS FOR MUSCULARITY

V-neck Shirts. Yes these can be see as feminine, however if you have a built upper chest, a V-neck will really bring it out.  I recommend not wearing a t-shirt underneath; however wearing a ribbed tank-top underneath to get the appearance of a thicker, more built upper body as well. If you have chest hair, definitely shave, as you don’t want to look tacky. I do not recommend wearing a chain when wearing a V-neck as this may appear like you are trying too hard to bring attention to your chest.

Horizontal Striped Shirts-These give you the appearance of being wider than you are.

Brighter Colors-As we all know, black gives you the appearance of being thinner, so we want to use the opposite.

Shorter Sleeves on your T-shirts-These shirts are hard to find, but will make your small head of the triceps stand out and give the appearance of a larger arm.

Shorter Shirt-It will make you look wider. But please make sure it’s long enough to cover your belt.

Wine-Yes I said it.  Alcohol will cause vasodilation throughout your body so the veins in your arms will be more impressive.

Tan-If you are pale, it will be harder to see your definition.  A little bit of sun can’t hurt.  As always wear protective sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 20.  I do not recommend spray tanning for men since it does not look natural.

Article Written by: AS