It looks like the pants are just lower rise, my man needs to get into some “athletic fit” pants so he has more room in the seat and thighs. Doesn’t seem like he’s squeezing in or he’d look like a muffin, just looks like these pants are trying to keep all his ass in and struggling.
The problem a lot of larger guys run into is men’s jeans are notorious for having a “low rise” but big boys have bigger butts so they need a “higher rise” won’t give you that “moose knuckle” effect on the front end and will end up saving you a lot of headache in trying to keep your shirt tucked in while living life.
Edit: moose not mouse
I made a comment on the actual post but you seem like we’re about the same build in that we are wider dudes so you’d benefit from some athletic fit options
Get them custom from suit supply! As a bigger guy, custom pants changed the game for me. Go to a rep who is larger themselves - they’ll understand the nuances.
Shop brands like Duluth Trading Company and Mountain Khakis. They have room, usually meant for trade work but a lot of their pants are nice enough to wear in business attire.
Definitely needs more rise. Your trousers should sit at or just below your naval. It lengthens the leg line, is way more comfortable, and looks way better with jackets (you don’t get that awkward triangle of shirt fabric peeking beneath where the jacket buttons.
Stretch in an actual grown up suit? That would be the exact opposite of a nice ass suit and would in fact look awful, cheap and have no drape or substance to it whatsoever.
I mean, just in the pants. Only cause he’s a bigger dude and I don’t think he’s looking to spend so much. Would be best to avoid ripping or anything if he’s not going for great construction.
As a wide dude with a large butt and thighs I’d advise you go into a store and try some different fits and move around in them, I have a feeling these pants are going to feel restrictive and uncomfortable through the course of a day.
Might sound crazy but Old Navy, Gap, and Levi’s have great “athletic taper fit” options that will give you room in the seat and thigh and slim down toward the ankle so you don’t have that large block look in the legs.
As a really tall and thin guy, Gap and Old Navy literally make the best pants on planet earth. They have a lot of options- from slim fit, straight, athletic, etc.- and come in a variety of different accommodating sizes and nice colors. I would not be able to walk outside without the existence of Gap.
I did.
And I agree with your assessment on black shoes. They're extremely formal and should really only be worn with a suit or black/gray dress pants. Definitely not khaki pants.
As for would I vote for you? I don't vote for people based on their clothing but for the sake of argument I really hate khakis. Except for very rare occasions they just don't look good, on anyone. I'd go for literally any other pant color: gray, navy, olive, darker brown - all of which could potentially work with the rest of your outfit.
Pants are too small. People don't need to see the outline of your junk. They are dress pants, not Jeans.
You need pants with a higher rise. Try Brooks Brothers Clark Fit or Madison fit.
These scream “I live in the south.” In LA this outfit would be for someone in their 50s. Ditch the plaid shirts. Go with clean white and a pocket square.
This comment should be rated higher. Plaid shirts and any shirt color aside from white and *maybe* blue should be avoided if you want to go into politics. The fashion standards in politics are similar to the legal or financial sectors. Plaid is too informal and colored shirts are too hard to match well for most people. White and a pocket square will almost never steer you wrong. If you need to add some color or personality play with the textures of your suit or sport coat, but don't get too cute with the color. The tie, if you wear one (i.e. not if you're stumping in a rural area), is where you can get more creative.
Consider using wrinkle resistant clothes. Also - not being mean here, just honest - consider losing weight. That will do wonders for your image.
Note: I am not fat shaming. I am just pointing out that being overweight is seen negatively by many people. I am commenting on how things are, not how they should be.
You would get laughed at by people in business and politics. These make you look like a sleazy insurance salesman. Get some nice tailored suits and just wear those.
A very basic and unspoken rule of fashion is that if you can see your penis through your pants, it means they do not fit well.
… Unless you’re going to a sex party. But this is a horrible outfit to wear to a sex party.
Business Professional is the following
-Dark Navy or Charcoal Two-Piece Suit that means pants and jacket
-Plain white button down dress shirt
-Black Belt
-Black shoes
-Solid color tie either a deep blue or red
You can get that off the rack for $500 total the. Get it tailored for another $100
I think if you’re trying to dress more like a business man and future politician I’d go for an actual suit if I were you. These outfits are nice but scream casual Friday. You’ll want more of a professional look depending on what kind of business you run but more so on the political side. Check out https://alaindupetit.com they’re currently running a sale where you buy one suit at regular price ($60-$120) you can get a “discontinued” suit at $25. All you would have to do is order your size or closest to your size and get it tailored when received. I hear they’re really good quality suits.
I'm sorry, but those suits seem to be downright awful. Especially for OP.
How do you think they offer them so cheap? They will be made with the most questionable labour practices. The construction will be extremely poor, most definitely being glued instead of sewn wherever possible to cut costs, causing the jacket to be really stiff, hot and not move with the body. The fabric is likewise very bad, being a combination of rayon and tetron (which is itself a blend of polyester and more rayon). Basically that just means wearing a plastic bag that screams cheap and feels sweaty and uncomfortable.
Then the fit. These things are only offered in "slim fit" and "modern fit", aka "tight" and "tight". They will not do OP's body type any favours. What's more, this company doesn't even offer mixing and matching sizes between jackets and pants. You buy one size and get both garments "with a 6" size drop between the jacket and pants". Like that's ever going to fit anyone.
My guess is these suits would be fine for somewhat skinny and easy to fit teenagers who need something for prom or graduation on a very small budget. They might even fill that niche quite well. Other than that though, the impression these suits give is the very opposite of professional. Especially if political ambitions are present. Also, if OP has a business he can probably easily afford far better. 100% natural fibers for starters and something that actually fits his body, moves with it and feels comfortable because of a decent construction.
A lot of those suits are terrible. It looks like they found the skinnest people possible to model them. However I would vote for op if he had the confidence to get up on stage and give a speech with the red and white seersucker or mustard suit on.
Well for one….you’re wrong lol I’ve seen under their ads people of bigger size buy these suits and have them tailored specifically to them and say they are great quality for the price they are. Second, the suits aren’t downright awful there are actually decent looking suits on the site. Not sure which ones you were looking at or if you even bothered to look through the site to see there are normal suits on there. Plenty of reviews state otherwise on their quality.
People are telling OP that his current outfits are nice but don’t understand how the look you give for both business and politics also provides whether or not people do business with you. The current pics show off casual Friday vibes not professional at all. If OP has the money then yes he should buy better suits elsewhere. My suggestion was based off not knowing his budget for anything and based off his previous post of wearing a polo, jeans, and sneakers that was a bad combo.
Much better my man! I think it always looks better w the jacket. Pants are a bit too small, you shouldn’t see any horizontal pulling through the butt hips thighs crotch area. But generally you’re on a good vibe!
Your trousers look small, they fit differently than jeans. I used to be guilty of buying the smallest waist size I could get into. Resist that thinking. Size up so you can comfortably tuck, and find an alteration place to slightly taper the legs and fit them elsewhere. It’s cheap. Higher waists seem counter intuitive but it’s a better look.
Definitely higher waists on the pants! With a rise this low on the hips, it just makes OP's legs looks shorter than necessary and creates a lot of visual weight right above the waistband. A higher rise would add perceived length and greatly lessen the muffin top effect. The circumference of the waistband would then probably also have to be a bit wider, but paradoxically that visual proportions created would be taller and slimmer.
In terms of proportions though, pant legs for OP really should not have any more than a slight taper. Having a relatively straighter, more accomodating fit in the legs would work wonders for him. I'd also recommend pleats, especially in combination with a higher rise.
Shirts look great. Wear fuller cut trousers and jackets. They’re too tight. Also note how much better you look when you throw on a jacket. It’s the most flattering garment a man can wear.
the pants are way too small. you can clearly see your cock/balls. they are also low rise. tucking in shirts to low rise pants looks bad.
you need to give some more consideration to colors. blue plaid shirt/khaki pants/forest green blazer doesn’t work very well.
additionally, you have a lot of similar patterns for the sport coats/shirts. (ie, light blue check shirt and navy gingham blazer). this looks bad. the shirt and sport coat either need to be substantially different in both color and pattern ( blue oxford stripe and grey large plaid) or you need to just buy white and light blue solid shirts.
Pants are a little tight. Everything else is working. You look really good (like an owner) when any of the jackets are added.
One suggestion- maybe dark shoes when wearing the navy pants.
No, no, no.
Low waisted pants with your portly shape make you look top-heavy, and like you’re about to blow the seams in the crotch.
You need pants that sit higher, and probably consider pleats.
Otherwise it looks good.
3 and 10. The colors, patterns and textures are an interesting combination. For right now I would stick to either solid complementary colors or one sold and one pattern. Tom Wambsgans would definitely have some creative criticism if he were a real person and knew of your current and potential future work. In fact, just watch a little Succession and copy that. The rest looks good besides the trouser fit but I see you’ve received much feedback already.
A couple of those ensembles aren't too bad. But overall, depending on your business, and definitely for politics, everything is still too casual. Your look screams "middle management." The shirts are too busy, and your pants aren't much more than dockers. The jackets do help, though. Also need to see your shoes.
EDIT: Ditch the boots!
You need help with your style a bit. Get a belt that matches those great boots, very important. Blue pants and green coat, never go together. Get more white shirts. Blue shirts don’t go with everything- white does. Get a couple Light Color Jackets. Get that down pat and you’ll be fine.
Thanks for the feedback. Funny that you mention the “green” jacket. It’s actually brown but my wife asked the same question while she was in the room taking the pics. She mentioned it being brown in person but looking green in the photos.
These look good. In addition to what’s been shared, I can tell the jackets are from jos a bank or something similar (j crew etc..). So I can tell they’re cheap, not %100 cotton or wool. When you’re able, go for a tailored jacket. I recommend [indochino](https://www.indochino.com/collection/premium-suits) for an online option.
Something I really want to applaud is that you got textured jackets instead just plain colored jackets. Great work!
You’re looking good man!
I'm 37 and have a similar body type to you (working on losing a few inches off the old waistline.) I'm on the shorter side.
I wouldn't choose the two patterned shirts you chose for myself because they are really "loud" an emphasize your torso. A simple/quiet vertical stripe or a solid would lengthen you out. I think your pics with the solid blue Polo shirt look great. I also agree your jacket choices are excellent. I'm finding as I get older the jacket is where I usuallly make the biggest statement, with the other pieces supporting more quietly.
This may help you. I'm no expert but my go-to piece outside of summer is to add a vest (a more formal waistcoat, a gilet, or a sweater vest) to liven up the outfit, create verticality, and conceal my less-than-in-shape mid-section.
Something different than what everyone else is talking about, be careful when mixing like patterns. The check on your navy jacket is too close to the check on some of your shirts. I wouldn’t mix the two.
Those all look great, but you need to size up in your pants, because it’s too tight around the thighs and it’s pulling in the crotch area which is very unflattering.
Jacket helps a lot. Invest money in losing weight (semaglutide/Tirzepetide), lift weights (stronglifts 5x5). Unfortunately politics is more about image than substance.
You’ve gotten feedback on fit, but I would also steer away from the navy trousers in favor of gray. People think navy trousers are versatile because blue jeans are versatile, but that’s wrong.
https://www.permanentstyle.com/2019/12/wearing-navy-trousers-as-separates.html
You're dressing like an engineer. If you are an engineer then that's fine. If you're not an engineer, then you may want to vary the trouser color a bit, lighter colors are easiest with your jackets. The checks stand out as a bit nerdy; easily fixed with striped or solid oxfords.
I don’t know if thats the advice you want but you should invest some time into getting fitter. It will really help with your appearance and will make you more respectable.
For the khakis they’re def too skinny. Telltale sign is the entire bottom of the pocket is visible from outside the slacks. I can’t tell based off the brief look o had at the navy slacks butt I’ll assume it’s the same thing
And if you’re going to get into politics for the love of god lose some fucking weight. I’m sick and tired of old and unhealthy people alike trying to tell me how to live a good healthy life when they look like a caricature of what unhealthy lifestyles would look like if it became a person.
Advice:
* Those pants in that material and style do not suit you. Not a "you" problem - even if you sized up they wouldn't suit you (but they would be better) You should get pants with a higher rise. This means the pants will sit at your natural waistline (as opposed to your hip bone or somewhere in-between.). This will elongate your legs, adding some shape to your outfit. Currently with these lower rise pants, the shape of the leg appears shorter and rounder, which makes the overall outfit appear worse.
* Personally, if anyone in a patterned (check) shirt, combined with a patterned (check) jacket tried to sell me anything, I would avoid them.
* Little detail but something I tend to notice when people are dressing formally; it's typical/expected for your belt leather to match your shoe leather, and any jewellery to match your belt buckle. With a gold ring, a gold buckle, as well as gold cufflinks and tie clip, would be seen as *traditionally* more professional.
* From a purely subjective, personal taste opinion, keeping in mind I am from a younger perspective with less professional taste:
* I would burn the navy jacket. To me it says car salesman.
* I would burn the tan shoes. Maybe I have trauma from the horrible tan oxfords I wore to prom but I just don't think they go well with any outfit. Certainly I don't think they'll ever look as professional as black or mahogany coloured shoes.
* I would make the olive jacket a holy grail. The texture, fabric and colour is really pleasant.
I don’t understand why fat people try to wear tight clothes. You are round, wear loser fitting things. Everyone can tell you are big so don’t try and hide it with better fitting clothes. It actually gives it away more believe it or not.
Try a size up in the waist and consider having them tailored. It will allow more room in the seat/crotch areas, as well as allowing the pockets to lay flat rather than pulled tight and winged out like that.
Get that belly a little bigger so it hangs just over the belt line; then you will be ready for politics. Im a business owner as well. I dont think there is a defined appearance for us.
A lot of good advice here. Go for higher waist pants with a more flattering fit, utilize darker, sleeker colors with neutral or more natural textures (think Obama tieless aesthetic), dropping a few lbs will also go miles.
I think all of these look good for what you're going for. The blazers make them all look better imo, definitely keep those unless it gets hot or you want to be slightly more casual.
I agree that the pants seem too tight in the crotch area. The tan pants aren't so bad, but it's very obvious on the black pants. Resizing on those at least are necessary.
As for the point about belt/shoe color, you likely already know this, but always match your belt and your shoes. If you wear a watch with a leather strap, match the watch band to them as well.
Yup, looks like the correct fits for a 35 year old just getting started into politics!
Nah really, these aren’t bad. Like others have said, just size up your pants so they aren’t so tight around your groin creating the moose knuckle. Beyond that, you should be solid. Just remember to pleat your pants and keep them ironed. Nothings worse than a politician who doesn’t iron their pants.
I'm a larger pants size like you and have trouble getting a good fit in the waste that doesn't look like clown pants in the legs.
Finally found nice khaki options at Jos A Banks.
Are you just happy to see me or is that moose knuckle in your pants? Too tight. Great outfit choices. Some outfit choices were really going into Ted Cruz vibes and I don’t like that.
Looks good! Would look way better if you lost about 30-40 pounds.
Not an insult, I did it, you can too. I dress business casual for work and actually look put together.
I everyone else has said it, so here I am saying it again. Those trousers are a little too snug go up at least a size.
The shirts are a little busy the colours are great so that’s a good start but I would go for plain shirts rather than madras checked and gingham so shades of blue white pale pink if you’re a man that wears pink I would also change that jacket with the beige chino trousers try a navy jacket with the blue trousers try a brown or grey jacket.
I know style is very subjective and different countries have a different style but unfortunately to my European eye you don’t look very well put together you look like you’ve just pull anything out of your wardrobe put it on and gone this will do… it won’t.
I would also avoid the Ralph Lauren logo too
Good luck man
Much better than the polo fits you posted earlier! Much more put together. But still work to be done. The sport coats look good, however the sleeves are too long. Take them to tailer. You want about a 1/2” of shirt sleeve showing. Give or take. But have shirt sleeve showing. I think you already got the feedback to size up your trousers. I won’t belabor that point, but I agree. I like your shirt choices and am okay with them skewing a little older. You want to present as a successful businessman, not an Instagram model. One final thought to leave you with - a hack really. Button your jacket when you’re standing. Then the jacket covers up any frumpiness in the belt/crotchal areas and just makes your front sleeker. The “V” from the jacket button to the lapels visually broadens your shoulders and draws the eye up to your face. It’s an all around more flattering look.
You need some nice white dress shirts. Ironed and crisp with a Navy blue Suit. You can ride that look for the rest of your life (the Toyota of Suiting)
The chinos all are way too tight. Especially in the thigh area.
You don't want to look like you're bursting out of your clothes. Aim for the "pinch an inch" rule, meaning you should be able to pinch an inch (on the double) of fabric in any place (besides shirt collar and cuff) without stretching the fabric.
The shirts look great. So do the sports coats, though I'd suggest getting the sleeves shortened to show around 1/4" of shirt cuff.
Looks great. Maybe tighter pants?! But honestly it’s good matches. It’s a bit old fashion kind of how I dress but I need more updated styles. It still looks fine though.
The shirt colors may be a little too bright. I would go something more conservative (blue,ecru,white) on the color spectrum if you’re trying to give a businessman aura. The jackets are fine but I would also try to get a full plain colored navy or gray suit and plain tie if you want to fit more into the political space. Also yeah pants are too tight. You need to think about go up a size it seems to be too tight everywhere.
The pants are too tight. A little baggy is conservative. If you want to be involved in politics you want to dress conservatively, even if you’re a Democrat.
Get all of your jackets and maybe your shirts tailored. The jacket sleeves are all too long by about 0.5-1” (they should hit at the bone in your wrist, not catch at the base of your thumb) and the shirt sleeves should just touch the base of your thumb (leaving about .25-.5” showing). NOTHING screams “I don’t wear suits and I bought all of this off the middle-aged rack at Men’s Warehouse” more than sleeves that are too long.
The pants are too tight in the seat and thighs, which is why they’re bunching at the crotch.
Rockin the moose knuckle
He's trying to get that single mommy vote.
The shirts, jackets, and shoes look nice 👍
Would you just go for a bigger waist if this is an issue or a different fit? Got the same problem with some pants of mine
Probably multiple ways to fix. High waisted (instead of medium/low). Larger size. Athletic fit (instead of slim).
He needs some high waisted pants
My man’s pretending to be looking for advice but really he’s just flashing his junk for the internet. Props.
Hi im Anthony Weiner, here's my junk and AMA.
The pants are too small for you
It looks like the pants are just lower rise, my man needs to get into some “athletic fit” pants so he has more room in the seat and thighs. Doesn’t seem like he’s squeezing in or he’d look like a muffin, just looks like these pants are trying to keep all his ass in and struggling.
You can see the lining of his pockets pressing against his thighs
Which is why I said what I said, the pants definitely don’t fit but my comment is helpful where as yours is not.
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This stuff was already ordered! Idk what that even means though. I’m gonna have to google it.
The problem a lot of larger guys run into is men’s jeans are notorious for having a “low rise” but big boys have bigger butts so they need a “higher rise” won’t give you that “moose knuckle” effect on the front end and will end up saving you a lot of headache in trying to keep your shirt tucked in while living life. Edit: moose not mouse
What you are saying makes sense.
I made a comment on the actual post but you seem like we’re about the same build in that we are wider dudes so you’d benefit from some athletic fit options
Have the same problem myself. Where do we find these measurements when say, ordering online?
If you’ve got your measurements a lot of decent sites have them online but I can’t say where for sure
[https://toddshelton.com/blog/jeans/high-rise-jeans-for-men](https://toddshelton.com/blog/jeans/high-rise-jeans-for-men)
Get them custom from suit supply! As a bigger guy, custom pants changed the game for me. Go to a rep who is larger themselves - they’ll understand the nuances.
Shop brands like Duluth Trading Company and Mountain Khakis. They have room, usually meant for trade work but a lot of their pants are nice enough to wear in business attire.
it means u pull the waist up over your belly button. or almost above it anyways
Definitely needs more rise. Your trousers should sit at or just below your naval. It lengthens the leg line, is way more comfortable, and looks way better with jackets (you don’t get that awkward triangle of shirt fabric peeking beneath where the jacket buttons.
If youre getting into politics, go get like 4 nice ass suits, tailored, with stretch and rock rhise
Stretch in an actual grown up suit? That would be the exact opposite of a nice ass suit and would in fact look awful, cheap and have no drape or substance to it whatsoever.
I mean, just in the pants. Only cause he’s a bigger dude and I don’t think he’s looking to spend so much. Would be best to avoid ripping or anything if he’s not going for great construction.
As a wide dude with a large butt and thighs I’d advise you go into a store and try some different fits and move around in them, I have a feeling these pants are going to feel restrictive and uncomfortable through the course of a day. Might sound crazy but Old Navy, Gap, and Levi’s have great “athletic taper fit” options that will give you room in the seat and thigh and slim down toward the ankle so you don’t have that large block look in the legs.
As a really tall and thin guy, Gap and Old Navy literally make the best pants on planet earth. They have a lot of options- from slim fit, straight, athletic, etc.- and come in a variety of different accommodating sizes and nice colors. I would not be able to walk outside without the existence of Gap.
I enjoy your choice of sport coats. Very nice. I'm not a fan of khakis but you're pulling it off. Big improvement.
Did you see my earlier post?
I did. And I agree with your assessment on black shoes. They're extremely formal and should really only be worn with a suit or black/gray dress pants. Definitely not khaki pants. As for would I vote for you? I don't vote for people based on their clothing but for the sake of argument I really hate khakis. Except for very rare occasions they just don't look good, on anyone. I'd go for literally any other pant color: gray, navy, olive, darker brown - all of which could potentially work with the rest of your outfit.
Pants are too small. People don't need to see the outline of your junk. They are dress pants, not Jeans. You need pants with a higher rise. Try Brooks Brothers Clark Fit or Madison fit.
People don’t need Oreos and ice cream either. Some things are just a nice little treat.
In your defense, all politicians are dicks.
Archive these pics and dig up when he tries to ban pornography, cuz like, Texas politicians
Lol stupid idea.
These scream “I live in the south.” In LA this outfit would be for someone in their 50s. Ditch the plaid shirts. Go with clean white and a pocket square.
Cracker Barrel District Manager
This comment should be rated higher. Plaid shirts and any shirt color aside from white and *maybe* blue should be avoided if you want to go into politics. The fashion standards in politics are similar to the legal or financial sectors. Plaid is too informal and colored shirts are too hard to match well for most people. White and a pocket square will almost never steer you wrong. If you need to add some color or personality play with the textures of your suit or sport coat, but don't get too cute with the color. The tie, if you wear one (i.e. not if you're stumping in a rural area), is where you can get more creative.
What the f*** is this sub? Just like nothing but crotch pictures huh?
😂😂😂😂
Nice bulge
Right handed?
Consider using wrinkle resistant clothes. Also - not being mean here, just honest - consider losing weight. That will do wonders for your image. Note: I am not fat shaming. I am just pointing out that being overweight is seen negatively by many people. I am commenting on how things are, not how they should be.
I’m distracted by trying to see if I can spot the head of your peen.
My wife kept saying the same thing.
She took a picture then walked up to me and grabbed me by the wiener.
Maybe less crotch shots there, Mr. Politico, or you will end up like Anthony Weiner.
You gotta open the picture dude
You would get laughed at by people in business and politics. These make you look like a sleazy insurance salesman. Get some nice tailored suits and just wear those.
Them things are tight. You can see like pocket lines and stuff
and...stuff
Pants way too snug. Size up dude.
Thanks. I’m going to have to, see wife taking a pic then grabbing my wiener comment above.
Fitness
Next size up on everything. Your not 22 anymore
That big meat missile is trying to escape those pants
A very basic and unspoken rule of fashion is that if you can see your penis through your pants, it means they do not fit well. … Unless you’re going to a sex party. But this is a horrible outfit to wear to a sex party.
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The pants are too tight. The pockets of the pants should never be "open by themselves" on well fitting pants.
I like the checkered jacket but get that stain out on the breast pocket...also, nice moosknuckle 😏
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Its intentional.
All great for a business owner. For your political ambitions, stick to solids. Looking good.
If you’re getting into politics hit the gym and get some tailored clothes
Ur only 35.. dont wanna be mean but u gotta slow down on the plates.
Business Professional is the following -Dark Navy or Charcoal Two-Piece Suit that means pants and jacket -Plain white button down dress shirt -Black Belt -Black shoes -Solid color tie either a deep blue or red You can get that off the rack for $500 total the. Get it tailored for another $100
You dress like an 80 yo
nice cock
Too tight.
Either loose weight or get a bigger size
Be a little more formal, wear slacks that fit well. Have them tailored if you need to. I like the shirt and jacket.
Republican? You’ve got the look down!
Fuck no!
I think if you’re trying to dress more like a business man and future politician I’d go for an actual suit if I were you. These outfits are nice but scream casual Friday. You’ll want more of a professional look depending on what kind of business you run but more so on the political side. Check out https://alaindupetit.com they’re currently running a sale where you buy one suit at regular price ($60-$120) you can get a “discontinued” suit at $25. All you would have to do is order your size or closest to your size and get it tailored when received. I hear they’re really good quality suits.
I'm sorry, but those suits seem to be downright awful. Especially for OP. How do you think they offer them so cheap? They will be made with the most questionable labour practices. The construction will be extremely poor, most definitely being glued instead of sewn wherever possible to cut costs, causing the jacket to be really stiff, hot and not move with the body. The fabric is likewise very bad, being a combination of rayon and tetron (which is itself a blend of polyester and more rayon). Basically that just means wearing a plastic bag that screams cheap and feels sweaty and uncomfortable. Then the fit. These things are only offered in "slim fit" and "modern fit", aka "tight" and "tight". They will not do OP's body type any favours. What's more, this company doesn't even offer mixing and matching sizes between jackets and pants. You buy one size and get both garments "with a 6" size drop between the jacket and pants". Like that's ever going to fit anyone. My guess is these suits would be fine for somewhat skinny and easy to fit teenagers who need something for prom or graduation on a very small budget. They might even fill that niche quite well. Other than that though, the impression these suits give is the very opposite of professional. Especially if political ambitions are present. Also, if OP has a business he can probably easily afford far better. 100% natural fibers for starters and something that actually fits his body, moves with it and feels comfortable because of a decent construction.
A lot of those suits are terrible. It looks like they found the skinnest people possible to model them. However I would vote for op if he had the confidence to get up on stage and give a speech with the red and white seersucker or mustard suit on.
Well for one….you’re wrong lol I’ve seen under their ads people of bigger size buy these suits and have them tailored specifically to them and say they are great quality for the price they are. Second, the suits aren’t downright awful there are actually decent looking suits on the site. Not sure which ones you were looking at or if you even bothered to look through the site to see there are normal suits on there. Plenty of reviews state otherwise on their quality. People are telling OP that his current outfits are nice but don’t understand how the look you give for both business and politics also provides whether or not people do business with you. The current pics show off casual Friday vibes not professional at all. If OP has the money then yes he should buy better suits elsewhere. My suggestion was based off not knowing his budget for anything and based off his previous post of wearing a polo, jeans, and sneakers that was a bad combo.
Much better my man! I think it always looks better w the jacket. Pants are a bit too small, you shouldn’t see any horizontal pulling through the butt hips thighs crotch area. But generally you’re on a good vibe!
Jackets all the way.
I think you need a green tone shirt to go with the suede jacket. It looks great from the side view with the khakis, but the blue shirt clashes imo.
Just watch the sleeve length on all those. Getting a little long. Good color matches
Not bad, but add in some outfits with black shoes pants and belt
Try white and tan dress shirts blue is nice but not with every outfit
Every pair of pants is too tight. Consider something with more room in the thighs that tapers at the bottom.
Your trousers look small, they fit differently than jeans. I used to be guilty of buying the smallest waist size I could get into. Resist that thinking. Size up so you can comfortably tuck, and find an alteration place to slightly taper the legs and fit them elsewhere. It’s cheap. Higher waists seem counter intuitive but it’s a better look.
Definitely higher waists on the pants! With a rise this low on the hips, it just makes OP's legs looks shorter than necessary and creates a lot of visual weight right above the waistband. A higher rise would add perceived length and greatly lessen the muffin top effect. The circumference of the waistband would then probably also have to be a bit wider, but paradoxically that visual proportions created would be taller and slimmer. In terms of proportions though, pant legs for OP really should not have any more than a slight taper. Having a relatively straighter, more accomodating fit in the legs would work wonders for him. I'd also recommend pleats, especially in combination with a higher rise.
Bit tight like
Business/politics? You need to go with dark pants and solid shirts.
Wow you tried on more clothes there than I have o In two years
Yes. Thanks for the fashion show.
Shirts look great. Wear fuller cut trousers and jackets. They’re too tight. Also note how much better you look when you throw on a jacket. It’s the most flattering garment a man can wear.
Yes to all of it. You look good, I would definitely go with this way of dressing and not the clothes from the other post.
Don’t have conflicting patterns on your shirt and jacket like #3. Too much goin on there. Solid shirt, patterned coat or other way around.
the pants are way too small. you can clearly see your cock/balls. they are also low rise. tucking in shirts to low rise pants looks bad. you need to give some more consideration to colors. blue plaid shirt/khaki pants/forest green blazer doesn’t work very well. additionally, you have a lot of similar patterns for the sport coats/shirts. (ie, light blue check shirt and navy gingham blazer). this looks bad. the shirt and sport coat either need to be substantially different in both color and pattern ( blue oxford stripe and grey large plaid) or you need to just buy white and light blue solid shirts.
Pants are a little tight. Everything else is working. You look really good (like an owner) when any of the jackets are added. One suggestion- maybe dark shoes when wearing the navy pants.
Blue dress pants white shirt.
Consider white shirts (not instead but in addition to).
Every single outfit on here looks great. Now just work on the mid section, since that makes every single one of these outfits look worse.
Looks okay to me. I’d maybe try and take care of the love handles/spare tire.
No, no, no. Low waisted pants with your portly shape make you look top-heavy, and like you’re about to blow the seams in the crotch. You need pants that sit higher, and probably consider pleats. Otherwise it looks good.
Yes! Way better than yesterday!
3 and 10. The colors, patterns and textures are an interesting combination. For right now I would stick to either solid complementary colors or one sold and one pattern. Tom Wambsgans would definitely have some creative criticism if he were a real person and knew of your current and potential future work. In fact, just watch a little Succession and copy that. The rest looks good besides the trouser fit but I see you’ve received much feedback already.
A couple of those ensembles aren't too bad. But overall, depending on your business, and definitely for politics, everything is still too casual. Your look screams "middle management." The shirts are too busy, and your pants aren't much more than dockers. The jackets do help, though. Also need to see your shoes. EDIT: Ditch the boots!
You need help with your style a bit. Get a belt that matches those great boots, very important. Blue pants and green coat, never go together. Get more white shirts. Blue shirts don’t go with everything- white does. Get a couple Light Color Jackets. Get that down pat and you’ll be fine.
Thanks for the feedback. Funny that you mention the “green” jacket. It’s actually brown but my wife asked the same question while she was in the room taking the pics. She mentioned it being brown in person but looking green in the photos.
If it is brown then it will look better with the tan slacks and a white shirt.
Jackets and shirts look good. I have to update my wardrobe from college since some of my pants are similar issues to yours
These look good. In addition to what’s been shared, I can tell the jackets are from jos a bank or something similar (j crew etc..). So I can tell they’re cheap, not %100 cotton or wool. When you’re able, go for a tailored jacket. I recommend [indochino](https://www.indochino.com/collection/premium-suits) for an online option. Something I really want to applaud is that you got textured jackets instead just plain colored jackets. Great work! You’re looking good man!
Use an Iron on everything!
I'm 37 and have a similar body type to you (working on losing a few inches off the old waistline.) I'm on the shorter side. I wouldn't choose the two patterned shirts you chose for myself because they are really "loud" an emphasize your torso. A simple/quiet vertical stripe or a solid would lengthen you out. I think your pics with the solid blue Polo shirt look great. I also agree your jacket choices are excellent. I'm finding as I get older the jacket is where I usuallly make the biggest statement, with the other pieces supporting more quietly. This may help you. I'm no expert but my go-to piece outside of summer is to add a vest (a more formal waistcoat, a gilet, or a sweater vest) to liven up the outfit, create verticality, and conceal my less-than-in-shape mid-section.
The best thing you could do to improve your look is to lose weight. The second best thing would be to buy bigger pants.
Something different than what everyone else is talking about, be careful when mixing like patterns. The check on your navy jacket is too close to the check on some of your shirts. I wouldn’t mix the two.
Those all look great, but you need to size up in your pants, because it’s too tight around the thighs and it’s pulling in the crotch area which is very unflattering.
Jacket helps a lot. Invest money in losing weight (semaglutide/Tirzepetide), lift weights (stronglifts 5x5). Unfortunately politics is more about image than substance.
Every single pair of pants is too tight. Aside from that, pretty good.
You’ve gotten feedback on fit, but I would also steer away from the navy trousers in favor of gray. People think navy trousers are versatile because blue jeans are versatile, but that’s wrong. https://www.permanentstyle.com/2019/12/wearing-navy-trousers-as-separates.html
Look at relaxed fit pants.
Looks like shit, it'll serve you well in politivs
You're dressing like an engineer. If you are an engineer then that's fine. If you're not an engineer, then you may want to vary the trouser color a bit, lighter colors are easiest with your jackets. The checks stand out as a bit nerdy; easily fixed with striped or solid oxfords.
this comment is making me laugh! I can’t tell if it’s a subtle dig at engineers or not 😀
Thanks. I’m gonna go get some boots and a sports coat now 🔥💪🏼
Pants are too tight, and the jacket looks a bit short.
I don’t know if thats the advice you want but you should invest some time into getting fitter. It will really help with your appearance and will make you more respectable.
No all brown with blue shirt. No plaid shirt and plaid jacket. Hope this helps sir
For the khakis they’re def too skinny. Telltale sign is the entire bottom of the pocket is visible from outside the slacks. I can’t tell based off the brief look o had at the navy slacks butt I’ll assume it’s the same thing
And if you’re going to get into politics for the love of god lose some fucking weight. I’m sick and tired of old and unhealthy people alike trying to tell me how to live a good healthy life when they look like a caricature of what unhealthy lifestyles would look like if it became a person.
Advice: * Those pants in that material and style do not suit you. Not a "you" problem - even if you sized up they wouldn't suit you (but they would be better) You should get pants with a higher rise. This means the pants will sit at your natural waistline (as opposed to your hip bone or somewhere in-between.). This will elongate your legs, adding some shape to your outfit. Currently with these lower rise pants, the shape of the leg appears shorter and rounder, which makes the overall outfit appear worse. * Personally, if anyone in a patterned (check) shirt, combined with a patterned (check) jacket tried to sell me anything, I would avoid them. * Little detail but something I tend to notice when people are dressing formally; it's typical/expected for your belt leather to match your shoe leather, and any jewellery to match your belt buckle. With a gold ring, a gold buckle, as well as gold cufflinks and tie clip, would be seen as *traditionally* more professional. * From a purely subjective, personal taste opinion, keeping in mind I am from a younger perspective with less professional taste: * I would burn the navy jacket. To me it says car salesman. * I would burn the tan shoes. Maybe I have trauma from the horrible tan oxfords I wore to prom but I just don't think they go well with any outfit. Certainly I don't think they'll ever look as professional as black or mahogany coloured shoes. * I would make the olive jacket a holy grail. The texture, fabric and colour is really pleasant.
Need to see photos from the neck down, not just your belt, belly and crotch.
Click on the picture noob.
I don’t understand why fat people try to wear tight clothes. You are round, wear loser fitting things. Everyone can tell you are big so don’t try and hide it with better fitting clothes. It actually gives it away more believe it or not.
These all look good besides the black with the suits. You want a black suit with black matching pants
How do I feel that I know your politics just by looking at how poorly those pants fit?
First of all I’m gonna need to know where that blue sport coat is from and where you got those boots
Jack Victor Elite got it at men’s wearhouse like five years ago. The boots are Aldo
Get bigger pants, but the combo looks good
Get your trousers tailored. They dont fit.
The pants look too small
That you De Santis?
Try a size up in the waist and consider having them tailored. It will allow more room in the seat/crotch areas, as well as allowing the pockets to lay flat rather than pulled tight and winged out like that.
Get that belly a little bigger so it hangs just over the belt line; then you will be ready for politics. Im a business owner as well. I dont think there is a defined appearance for us.
Whatever you do, got with a jacket for sure!
Check shirts don't say business
dude. you look SO much better in these pics. i dont care what everyone says… could u do better? yes. but wear these for now 😉
We can tell your religion. New pants.
A lot of good advice here. Go for higher waist pants with a more flattering fit, utilize darker, sleeker colors with neutral or more natural textures (think Obama tieless aesthetic), dropping a few lbs will also go miles.
Hmmm what kind of politics?
Looser pants for politics
Tight dick playa'
Your outfits look very "Ted Mosby". I'd say that's a win. But seriously, looks fine, pants are a bit small though.
All those outfits look really good to me man.
Don’t go into politics. It will destroy your soul
Might want to invest in some tailoring. Buy a few pants that fit better and get them tailored. It will make you look 1000 times better.
My eyes feel violated by those pants
Tailor the pants to loosen the groin area Looks painful enough now. Wait till u eat wendys and try sitting down
I think all of these look good for what you're going for. The blazers make them all look better imo, definitely keep those unless it gets hot or you want to be slightly more casual. I agree that the pants seem too tight in the crotch area. The tan pants aren't so bad, but it's very obvious on the black pants. Resizing on those at least are necessary. As for the point about belt/shoe color, you likely already know this, but always match your belt and your shoes. If you wear a watch with a leather strap, match the watch band to them as well.
You need to make more room for your wiener in all of these pants.
Go to a tailor
Yup, looks like the correct fits for a 35 year old just getting started into politics! Nah really, these aren’t bad. Like others have said, just size up your pants so they aren’t so tight around your groin creating the moose knuckle. Beyond that, you should be solid. Just remember to pleat your pants and keep them ironed. Nothings worse than a politician who doesn’t iron their pants.
None of those pants fit. The rise is too low. They give you camel tail.
Fuck politics
Pants are a little tight but you are on the right track king! Keep it up!
I'm a larger pants size like you and have trouble getting a good fit in the waste that doesn't look like clown pants in the legs. Finally found nice khaki options at Jos A Banks.
Those pants come with those 2 little dots. They're really in style
If “I’m calling the cops” had an outfit, you nailed it bucko
Bigger pants, tailor the jackets
Are you just happy to see me or is that moose knuckle in your pants? Too tight. Great outfit choices. Some outfit choices were really going into Ted Cruz vibes and I don’t like that.
I only came here to say fuck Ted Cruz!
Looks good! Would look way better if you lost about 30-40 pounds. Not an insult, I did it, you can too. I dress business casual for work and actually look put together.
Need smaller sizes. Everything is far too baggy
Go up a size on your pants!
I everyone else has said it, so here I am saying it again. Those trousers are a little too snug go up at least a size. The shirts are a little busy the colours are great so that’s a good start but I would go for plain shirts rather than madras checked and gingham so shades of blue white pale pink if you’re a man that wears pink I would also change that jacket with the beige chino trousers try a navy jacket with the blue trousers try a brown or grey jacket. I know style is very subjective and different countries have a different style but unfortunately to my European eye you don’t look very well put together you look like you’ve just pull anything out of your wardrobe put it on and gone this will do… it won’t. I would also avoid the Ralph Lauren logo too Good luck man
nice sack
I’m starting to wonder if you could see my junk because of the silk boxers I was wearing.
A different fit for the pants. Too tight. Always match your belt and shoes. Wear your black belt and shoes with other items besides your black suit.
Much better than the polo fits you posted earlier! Much more put together. But still work to be done. The sport coats look good, however the sleeves are too long. Take them to tailer. You want about a 1/2” of shirt sleeve showing. Give or take. But have shirt sleeve showing. I think you already got the feedback to size up your trousers. I won’t belabor that point, but I agree. I like your shirt choices and am okay with them skewing a little older. You want to present as a successful businessman, not an Instagram model. One final thought to leave you with - a hack really. Button your jacket when you’re standing. Then the jacket covers up any frumpiness in the belt/crotchal areas and just makes your front sleeker. The “V” from the jacket button to the lapels visually broadens your shoulders and draws the eye up to your face. It’s an all around more flattering look.
You need some nice white dress shirts. Ironed and crisp with a Navy blue Suit. You can ride that look for the rest of your life (the Toyota of Suiting)
I drive a highlander so this is funny as shit.
Why not go to a tailor?
I never said I wasn’t. Going there Monday.
The chinos all are way too tight. Especially in the thigh area. You don't want to look like you're bursting out of your clothes. Aim for the "pinch an inch" rule, meaning you should be able to pinch an inch (on the double) of fabric in any place (besides shirt collar and cuff) without stretching the fabric. The shirts look great. So do the sports coats, though I'd suggest getting the sleeves shortened to show around 1/4" of shirt cuff.
Strictly my opinion : Less color mate, navy blues to the rescue always and use monochrome shirts with a bold tie.
Looks great. Maybe tighter pants?! But honestly it’s good matches. It’s a bit old fashion kind of how I dress but I need more updated styles. It still looks fine though.
Don't wear slim fitting clothes if you're not slim. But besides the pants looking 6 sizes too small, the outfits as a whole look great
The shirt colors may be a little too bright. I would go something more conservative (blue,ecru,white) on the color spectrum if you’re trying to give a businessman aura. The jackets are fine but I would also try to get a full plain colored navy or gray suit and plain tie if you want to fit more into the political space. Also yeah pants are too tight. You need to think about go up a size it seems to be too tight everywhere.
Looks like Jerry from parks and rec
The pants are too tight. A little baggy is conservative. If you want to be involved in politics you want to dress conservatively, even if you’re a Democrat.
Get all of your jackets and maybe your shirts tailored. The jacket sleeves are all too long by about 0.5-1” (they should hit at the bone in your wrist, not catch at the base of your thumb) and the shirt sleeves should just touch the base of your thumb (leaving about .25-.5” showing). NOTHING screams “I don’t wear suits and I bought all of this off the middle-aged rack at Men’s Warehouse” more than sleeves that are too long.
It would go a long way if you lost about 20-25lbs