Hide That Belly: Men's Fashion Tips

No one likes to flaunt their bulging bellies, least of all men who are still under 40. Blame it on lifestyle or stress, many of us struggle to get rid of that big belly.

But there's no need to be disheartened. You can still look sharp and smart, if you know how to dress right. Boldsky has for your smart clothing ideas that'll help you camouflage that unatrractive bulge.

You can start by avoiding tight fitting clothes as they will only accentuate the protruding belly. Wear casual fits that give in room around your belly so that it is more or less concealed.

Other tricks include wearing clothes that highlight other areas of your body: good shoes, cool accessories, and even a clean face will help divert people's eyes from your midsection. So all you lazy men out there, follow these fashion tips to hide that bulge.

There are clothing brands that design their fits to suit plus size men. You can give these brands a try and see if they fit you well. It is better to avoid clothes that are too tight or too loose.

Another simple trick is to dress in a simple and non-flashy clothes so that there is no undue attention drawn to you and your belly fat.

Choose dark colours

Darker coloured clothing tends to make you look a tad slimmer and conceal the actual depth of your belly fat. Dark coloured clothing acts as a camouflage and makes you look sharp. You can choose dark colours like navy blue, black, brown etc to look great.

Avoid tight fits

Tight clothes tend to highlight your belly fat more than needs to be. It is better to find a fit that is comfortable and fits your properly without being too loose or too tight. Avoid t-shirts that are too tight. It'll only unnecessarily emphasise your belly.

Jacket

Wearing a good jacket is the best way to conceal your belly bulge. Have a cool jacket handy when you wish to camouflage the belly fat. It draws the attention away from the belly at the same time covers it in a subtle way.

Jeans

When it comes to casuals, try to wear jeans that are fastened at your belly button level. If you wear it below your belly, it'll only bring attention to your gut. They tend to have a slimming effect on the rest of your body too.

Tucking in

Choosing to tuck-in your shirt cleans up your look, and if your shirt is the right fit, it won't look like your stomach is about to bulge out of it. Choose a casual shirt that is not too tight and tucks your belly in without highlighting it much.

Simplicity

It is best to avoid flashy clothes that tend to draw a lot of attention to you. Go with tried and tested colour combinations or opt for low contrast clothes that'll seamlessly blend in.

Tailor

It is always good to have a tailor who works around your flaws and stitches in a way that is custom made to make you look good. You can choose a style and fit that is unique to you.