Wear It Right

Hello! Chats With Four Leading Couturiers Of India On How To Dress For Your Body Type.

- Jeena J Billimoria

MANISH MALHOTRA

FRAME: SLIM

What type of styles flatter slim men the best?

“Men who are slimmer usually have the advantage to be experimental and can multi-layer outfits to provide extra volume to their physique. Keeping in mind their lean built, my personal recommendation would be to wear fabrics that add definition to their frame. The focus should be on highlighting the neck, making it appear longer and broader through adopting funnel necks and stand-up collars to attract maximum attention.”

And what styles don’t suit them at all?

“Lean men should refrain from wearing clothes that make them look delicate. Loose-fitting materials are not a very suitable choice and silhouettes with boxy cuts, satin and shiny fabrics in thick, heavy materials should be avoided.”

Tips for a slimly-built man to wear for a brunch and a dinner?

“A slim-fit dinner jacket and an interesting shirt, teamed with ankle-length cigarette trousers and smart Oxford shoes are a timeless classic for me. You can never go wrong with a combination like this.”

Three staples every man, regardless of size, must have in his cupboard?

“A well-tailored bandhgala and a classic white kurta are the staple garments found in every man’s wardrobe.”

Men have a tendency to stick with a certain style for the long run – what are the little ways they can experiment and get out of their comfort zones?