Men's inverted triangle body shape – how to dress

The inverted triangle is a men's shape with broad shoulders and chest and narrow hips. Balance the top and add volume to the legs.

How to recognize this shape

• Shoulders and chest are clearly wider than the hips
• Hips are narrow
• The build is athletic

What flatters

• Plain shirts and T-shirts without chest prints
• V-necks
• Straight or slightly wider trousers
• Lighter or textured trousers
• Blazers without padded shoulders

What to avoid

• Shoulder pads and shoulder details
• Very skinny trousers
• Big prints and pockets on the chest

Try it in MiriYou: Try straight and skinny trousers with the same shirt in MiriYou to see which balances your shape better.

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