Men's rectangle body shape – how to dress

In a men's rectangle shape, the shoulders, waist and hips are about the same width. Clothes can visually broaden the shoulders and create a V shape.

How to recognize this shape

• Shoulders, waist and hips are a similar width
• The build is straight and often slim
• The waist isn't defined

What flatters

• Blazers with lightly structured shoulders
• Layers – shirt, sweater, jacket
• Bomber and denim jackets
• Chunky-knit sweaters
• Slim-fit chinos

What to avoid

• Very loose, unstructured shirts
• Long, plain cuts from top to bottom
• Overly tight clothes that stress the straight line

Try it in MiriYou: Try a shirt on its own and layered with a jacket in MiriYou – layers change your proportions at once.

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