The Square-Shaped Man

The Square-Shaped Man

Typically squares have: Shorter than average Slim to heavy build

Objective: BALANCE Balance is always the goal. Wardrobe guidelines can help in your casual, formal and work ensembles. You want your clothes to help you appear taller. Top it

• Shirt sleeves in the right lengths
• Vertical stripes help to bring the eyes up and down
• Simple check or plaid pattern
• Wear similar colors, in varying shades head-to-toe, helps to elongate
• Tuck in your casual shirts

Shape it

• Slacks should have a natural break at the top of your foot
• Straight leg denim, is slimming and classic

Avoid it

• Leaving your shirt un-tucked, short and sloppy
• Baggy or ill fitting shirts
• Vertical wide stripes
• Oversized patterns on top, disappointing
• T-shirts that depict skulls, daggers, snakes and bedazzling -- it is way over
• Pants that fall short of your natural break
• Wide legged denim or slacks
• Pleated trousers, unnecessary fabric