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Style tips: jackets to suit different body types

Whether you're looking for a stylish jacket to boost your career prospects or a more casual design, it's key to consider your individual body type to make sure the jacket you choose is flattering for your figure, so you can look good and feel great in the office and out on the street.

It's not only size that's important when choosing a jacket, but the length, material, colour and other factors can all be used strategically to enhance your assets and draw attention from any areas of your figure you are not so comfortable with. Not everyone can afford a tailor-made suit designed to their unique specifications, but that doesn't mean a jacket off the peg has to be any less perfect for your body type.

Men's figures are varied and changeable just like women's, with the four distinct types being tall, short, heavy-set and muscular. It's important to consider your build as well as your girth when choosing the most flattering designs.

Tall men will want to avoid looking too thin or gangly, as even if you're well-built, wearing a fitted suit can sometimes give the impression that you are more slender, especially jackets in a plain dark colour. A good tip is to wear jackets with designs or patterns that serve to visually 'bulk out' the jacket to make you appear fuller, while choosing a jacket that is slightly broader in areas, particularly the shoulders, can also enhance this image.

Jacket choices for shorter men are not necessarily the opposite of this, though when choosing mens jackets for a shorter build, it naturally helps to give the appearance of extra height, something that can be effectively achieved with the aid of stripes. How you wear your jacket can also help to enhance the image, from allowing shirt sleeves to be clearly visible on formal jackets to making sure your trousers begin at the natural waist if you're wearing a full suit.

Heavy-set men seeking out slimming jackets are encouraged to favour dark colours and avoid baggy designs that can add extra width, though care should also be taken to ensure the jacket is not too tight. The same goes for muscular men, as even if you're proud of your body, you should ensure symmetry and proportion throughout your appearance. This can mean favouring large lapels as well as making sure suit jackets are not vented around the hips, which can exaggerate their appearance.

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