Being a thirty-something ‘metrosexual’ mans working in an industry where presentation matters I find it a commendatory essential to keep up my fitness. After all, a man who is meticulous about his hint usually means he is probably just as meticulous about how he conducts firm.. well, something like that anyway.
There is no doubt that we exist in a time where self-image is paramount in a society that solemnizes those who are lucky to be genetically gifted in some way. I can’t change my teeth, my nose or my crest unless I am willing to resort to putting myself through dear and painful cosmetic treatment. There is however one thing that I can check and change without specialist intervention and that is my overall aesthetical semblance.
The thought of pounding the treadmill or cross-trainer bores the hell out of me so I husband my cardio to a minimum. I opt for lifting weights instead because I get multifarious of a buzz out of it. I enjoy the contestant challenges I place on myself to augment the amount I can lift.
I enjoy the variety of different exercises and the way I can influence my physique over time with a good training government and a good diet.
Those of us that opt for the weights rack in the gym at ones desire know that maintaining sartorial elegance out of the gym can often make good somewhat difficult when finding clothes for the office. So here are my top five frustrations for powerfully built gentlemen when shopping for clothes:
The Gun-No Show
We all separate that a brand sometimes has its own definition of what a small/standard/large is. Shopping for clothes such as casual short-sleeved and polo smartness shirts can be frustrating. For the Mr. Meatheads out there it is all about finding something that comfortably becomes your torso and compliments all that hard work you’ve put in. The imbroglio comes when the shirt fits your shoulders, upon someone and torso just fine but you are left disappointed by the serious paucity of fit around your now strangulated biceps.
Blazers and Jackets
About every muscled gent out there has experienced this definite let down on more than a few occasions. You find a blazer that you exceedingly like and, despite your pessimistic beliefs that nothing till the end of time fits right, you try it on. There is always a sense of expectancy when you look in the mirror image to find your shoulders protrude at the side’s way more than they should and the torso is so at liberty and baggy you could probably fit the shop assistant in there with you.
Concluding The Thigh Life
Having proportionate sized legs that favour respects your physique shows that you take pride in your complete aesthetic appearance. Unfortunately this usually means you liking often find it difficult to fit your thunderous thighs in to anything that remotely sounds the word “fitted” on the tag. This is all the more frustrating when you concupiscence the fitted look rather than a straight legged trouser.
Application you Sir
One sure fire way for muscled men who desire the perfect fit when it comes to clothed in a suit is to get custom fitted threads. The most expensive opportunity is to visit a reputable tailor who will provide the most spot on target measurements possible and should always guarantee a perfect fit. The other less up-market option of course is DIY tailoring which of course always adaptable ti itself to the risk of nervously waiting for two to three weeks for a supplication that might fit horribly.
Collars and Cuffs
If there has to be one general frustration on this subject it has to be long sleeved shirts. Distressing lifters will unintentionally develop thicker necks, no question near it. Factories tend to use overall average measurements when producing shirts which is no healthy if you need to wear a shirt with the top button fastened. What most of the time follows is a shirt that fits comfortable round then neck and hither two-too-many inches of shirt cuff dangling from your hands.
Conclusion
The surpassing frustrations are but just a few for the most muscular of the male species out there. I judgement the obvious question would be “why don’t you just stop working out then?”. My effect is simple one I once read in Exercise Habit by Jim Gavin
“The easiest way to branch to an exercise program is to find a sport that complements you.”
I imagine it is high time we saw more high street retailers out there to purvey more for ‘muscle fit’ clothes which I have noticed does feel to be happening lately. Just not quick enough! In the mean once upon a time I am pleased to say that I will soon be experiencing MenStyleFashion’s beginning ever bespoke suit fitting experience to alleviate some of these frustrations so anticipate this space for my review guys…
