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Suit Fit - Muscular men & Bodybuilders

1/25/2019

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Bodybuilders and muscular men wearing suits can be hard to look at. They work so hard at the gym but when it is time to attend a formal event they are lost at where to buy a suit that fits. They either don't know bespoke clothing exists or they believe the myth that it costs a ton of money. In this post we will tackle the fit, colors/patterns, personalization's and accessories you should be wearing.

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This is the key point, if you don't get this right it will ruin the whole outfit. It doesn't matter if it is a $500, $5,000 or $50,000 suit, fit is crucial. Here are the main areas you will need to focus on:
  • Tapered in the waist and pants, fitted in the shoulders and chest. You do not not want to look too bulky and the clothing should show off your physique, not accentuate it.
  • Proper length in the jacket, sleeves and pants. See the below photos for a perfect guide on this from The Art of Manliness.
  • Your issue will almost always be buying something that is too big to compensate for a larger chest or thighs, making everything else too baggy. Read this blog post to see what bespoke clothing is, which will eliminate that problem.
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If you are a competitive bodybuilder like some of our clients you may have to have two different outfits, one for your lower weight and one for your competition weight. We did this for a client, who has a 3 month wardrobe and a 9 month competition wardrobe.

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Colors/Patterns

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Bolder colors and patterns will usually be a bad look for you. When you enter a room most eyes will be on you anyways, you do not need to go overboard here. This is our suggestion, and you can do what you want, so we will leave that up to you but here are our general guidelines.
  • Choose subtle patterns (as ISYMFS C.T. Fletcher exemplifies) or solid colors, navy blue, charcoal, olive, brown and in the summer, light grey or even a light pastel blazer (light blue for example) with neutral dress pants.
  • As for fabrics, choose lighter wool or cotton so you do not add more bulk and size.

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Personalization's

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These touches will make the look and tie everything together.
  • Wide lapels (the lower collar spreading across the chest) will bring the right attention to your broad shoulders. Having skinny lapels, a skinny dress shirt collar or a skinny tie will leave you looking disproportionate and silly.
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  • Your jacket will be a larger size so little additions will help. Adding a ticket pocket (the smaller one on top) takes up the space which makes sure there are no large unoccupied spaces on the jacket.

Accessories

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As mentioned above anything skinny will look terrible on you.
  • Go with a wider tie, think 3.25" at the very least. If you are much larger go with a 4" tie and keep your dress shirt collar and lapel width to that as well.
  • Wear a pocket square for the same reason you would wear a ticket pocket, it draws the eye upward naturally and breaks up a large space in the jacket.
  • Wear less layers. No sweaters or heavy materials that will add bulk

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Conclusion

Bespoke is your best option at the end of the day. You can choose the fabric and personalization's that fit your body style. You do not need to worry about the cost of alterations or buying something way too big for you.

If you are wanting to work with what you have, find a highly recommended tailor in your area to taper and hem your clothing. They can also take out the shoulder pads which add a lot of bulk.

If you have any questions or would like to use us for your next outfit, please do not hesitate to reach out to me personally.

-Derek Burbidge
Owner of Cardero Clothing
14 Comments
Kate Welling link
5/29/2020 10:28:59 am

My fiance and I are getting married soon. I want his suit to look so good. I like your tip about choosing a solid color.

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Derek Burbidge link
5/29/2020 01:55:09 pm

Hi Kate, I am glad this post helped you plan out his suit for your big day. if he is a bigger Gentleman, I strongly suggest going bespoke. It will fit perfectly. If there is anything we can do to help you further, please do not hesitate tor reach out.

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Devesh link
1/27/2021 10:09:44 pm

Blazers are not confined to thick winter coats, but have evolved to various styles and can be worn during different seasons, depending on their type. Blazers have become so versatile, that they are also able to bring class to an otherwise mundane outfit, be it casual or formal. Thanks for sharing this informative article with us.

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stringers link
3/25/2021 02:12:18 am

really informative, fit personalities require outfit that fits them the best from colour pattern to accessories, helped a lot to plan next occasion.

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Derek Burbidge link
3/25/2021 07:40:56 am

Thank you for taking the time to read. Let us know if you have any questions we could answer for you.

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ranashahmir link
4/7/2021 12:35:56 am

Amazing
Bundle of thanks for sharing such an informative content

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Julie Errichetti
6/4/2021 02:35:21 am

Thank you for this very helpful information. We are in the US, and looking to find a suit for our son who began body building over a year ago and nothing fits anymore. I don’t believe we can afford to go with a full custom suit at this time but will use your tips when getting alterations done.

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Derek link
6/4/2021 08:03:15 am

Hi Julie, thank you for your response. If you factor in alterations and the cost of a custom suit, the price can be close. At the very least, having alterations on an off-the-rack suit can make it look night and day different. All the best in your search and let us know if we can help you in any way.

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Tim
7/9/2021 09:50:55 pm

Hello, my name is Tim. My brother is a pretty jacked guy and he is going to be married. I know how to sew and I’m trying to make him a suit he will look good in. I’m just wondering if I can get some advice on technical issues or problems I might run into. I understand that you are in a business not a charity and would be happy to pay for any info. Thanks

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Derek link
7/12/2021 09:52:08 am

Hi Tim, I am the owner of Cardero Clothing and would love to offer some advice however it is a very precise and specialized garment. To be completely honest, YouTube might be your best place to start. Cutting the pattern is very important and giving yourself plenty of time to make mistakes would be key. When is the date?

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Adam Golightly link
7/26/2021 01:56:29 pm

My uncle needs to have a new suit made for him because he worked really hard to get in shape, and wants to be a lot better. He would really like to get some help from a professional in order to be a lot safer. Thanks for explaining how the fit of the suit is really important, and the suit shouldn't accentuate the bulk, but show it off.

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Kevin Hayes
6/22/2022 01:53:46 pm

I like that you understand the difficulties bodybuilders face. I am looking for a nice bespoke suit for my daughter's wedding, and $1000 is doable. I figured around $3000 which is out of the question for me. Are you able to do suits for people who just send measurement to you?

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Derek Burbidge link
6/23/2022 10:17:59 am

Hi Kevin, we do. If you email us at info@carderoclothing.com we can send you our measurement guide. You will have a properly fitted suit for your daughters wedding and we will work with to make sure you are happy with the measurements and customizations.

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Abdul Wahid link
10/25/2022 03:29:16 am

Thank you for your information about fitness. This is very important for me and I'm very interested in your information.

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