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tailored | Men's Fashion<br />
If you got it, flaunt it<br />
There are some shirts that will help you show off those guns<br />
Mahmood Hossain<br />
When the weather isn’t being a petulant child, and the sun is on full-assault, there are a few summer shirts that will enhance your outfit<br />
and that fit body you’ve been maintaining. Some may hate or hint to body shaming, but what actual laws are you breaking by looking<br />
fit and healthy? None. Okay, maybe harness in those weapons of mass destruction from time to time, and never wear anything that<br />
resembles George Clooney’s nipple-suit in Batman & Robin.<br />
The following flattering shirts cannot be worn by every man, which is the unfortunate truth. Yes, you actually have to be in shape and<br />
maintain your overall look. And we cannot go without mentioning how important grooming is before you decide to swap shirts either.<br />
When all is said and done, your summer body will thank you for these options.<br />
Crew neck tee<br />
The most comfortable and casual of the lot, a slim-fitted crew neck tee is the<br />
perfect off-hours option to show off. The fit with these kinds of tee shirts will<br />
have a snug fit around the shoulders and chest, which gives more exposure for<br />
your sculpted arms. The sleeves will lay in a flush manner and end right where<br />
the bicep meets the armpit.<br />
Depending on the colour, you can style this tee shirt with contrasting fitted<br />
chinos or dark-wash jeans. And of course, a pair of sneakers of your choice.<br />
The entire look is a minimal approach, you want to look as light as possible and<br />
let your biceps do the rest.<br />
Knit polo<br />
Ah, yes, we take things to a more sophisticated note. You can already tell<br />
this type of shirt goes best in a semi-formal setting or simply on a night out.<br />
More specifically, look for a knit polo that have cuffs designed on them. The<br />
reason for this little characteristic is to draw more attention to your defined<br />
arms. Here is another shirt that will hug your body rather than squeeze it.<br />
Remember, no Batman & Robin nipples. These will contour your shape more<br />
than the pique version of the polo.<br />
The knit polo will also go well with fitted chinos or dressy jeans to look its<br />
best. While sneakers aren’t completely out of the equation, loafers will be ideal<br />
in this kind of look. And this is also an occasion to add more accessories to the<br />
look, be it a wristwatch or a couple of woven leather bracelets.<br />
Short-sleeve button down<br />
There is no doubting the class a fitted short-sleeve button down shirt can<br />
bring into a joint. You can always opt for a high-quality fabric that has plenty<br />
of sheen, but a closer-to-formal short sleeve shirt works too. It’s especially<br />
at an advantage if you can combine this kind of shirt with dress pants or suit<br />
trousers.<br />
Out of the three styles, this gels in perfectly for a fancy night out or event<br />
that requires some classic lace-ups on your feet. The beauty of the entire look<br />
is that it seems everything is tailor made. It’s almost as if you went out of your<br />
way to make the entire look custom-made just because it’s summer, and just<br />
because you felt like it. Swagger, gentlemen. This shirt will do exactly that. It<br />
will bring plenty of sophistication and a completely different look you usually<br />
don’t see around often. In fact, not many men will dare to attempt this look. Go<br />
forth, gentlemen, and let the commoners enjoy the gun show. •<br />
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WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2017
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