Why Modern Men's Style Only Works for One Body Type

About this video

The Gentleman’s Gazette team examines why modern men’s style predominantly caters to slim, youthful body types and discusses how contemporary trends in tailoring—including slim suits, fitted shirts, tapered trousers, and narrow lapels—don’t flatter most men. The team argues that classic style principles offer more timeless and universally flattering alternatives, such as higher rise trousers, pleated pants, broader lapels, and longer jacket lengths that work better across diverse body types.

Key takeaways

• The Gazette team argues that modern menswear trends are designed for exceptionally thin, youthful builds and don’t accommodate most men’s body types, including broader chests, larger thighs, or weight in the midsection
• The team recommends considering classic style elements like higher rise trousers, pleated pants, broader lapels, and longer jacket lengths that provide better proportions and comfort for varied body types
• The Gazette team contends that modern trends are cyclical and temporary, while classic styling principles remain timeless and won’t appear dated as fashions evolve

Episode details: published July 24, 2020 · 327K views · 15:25 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style guidance summarized here is the Gentleman’s Gazette team’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are theirs, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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