HOW TO
By: Luciano Bates
Look More Buff And Toned Without Working Out
Some of us always want to like superman when it comes to out bodies. Today for gay men it seems that if you don’t have a rockin body then it’s not worth the time to talk to you. Here are ways to get the same attention and also to look good with out ever going to the gym! seem wider, and will therefore make your shoulders come across as larger and perhaps even beefier. Again, try to avoid both extremely tight and loose-fitting tops because they will stress your smaller and narrower shape. Another tip is to opt for T-shirts with sleeves that fall a little higher and fit tighter around the arm -- this will help make your arms blend in with the rest of your body. Loose sleeves, on the other hand, tend to emphasize bony arms. The same goes for trousers; avoid both tight and baggy pants because they will make your legs look like wrapped up chopsticks. Instead, wear fitted pants. Textured fabrics can also help your torso and legs seem beefier, so go for a pair of fitted cords in the winter or a pair of linen pants in the summer, for example. On top, opt for wool and other rich-looking fabrics and knits.
beef up
For starters, try putting a few extra pounds of lean muscle onto that scrawny body of yours. I recognize that certain skinny people have a very hard time putting on weight, but it shouldn’t be an excuse because where there’s a will, there’s a way. The key here is discipline -- so, force yourself to eat more and start working out regularly. Adding that extra muscle will help you feel better about yourself and make your clothes fit better.
First of all, you can start by sporting tapered shirts, jackets, and well-fitting tops. But avoid anything that is too tight or too loose because it will only accentuate your scrawny frame.
White rules
it’s just an illusion...
As a general rule, you can “buff up” your look by making your shoulders seem wider and your waist narrower. This will help you achieve that nice “V-shape” most men strive for. But don’t get your hopes up because it’ll only be an illusion; guys work out their entire lives to get the real deal.
In general, white will make you look bigger (the opposite is true for black). That said, wear white shirts more often as they will make your trunk seem beefier. Now you know why the home team wears the white jersey. Another way to optically broaden your shoulders is to wear suits and jackets with discreet shoulder pads. I’m placing an emphasis on the “discreet” part because wearing bulky shoulder pads will have the opposite effect and call attention to your undersized shoulders.
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Fit And Fabric
It’s all about the Fit
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You may also want to start wearing more tops that feature horizontal stripes as they tend to make things
Last but not least, always remember to maintain proper posture and walk with your head up high. Exude confidence because the attitude you emit is just as important as the clothes you wear. Keep those shoulders square and your head up, wear your clothes well, and no one will look down on you, regardless of your body type. 118 A R I E S / J U LY 2 0 1 3