Here are a few basic rules that, if observed, will help any plus sized man look much better dressed.

Always go for vertical stripes rather than horizontal stripes. Vertical stripes have the effect of drawing the eyes downwards which makes you look much taller and thinner than you really are. This is why pinstripe suits are perfect for plus sized men. Horizontal stripes have the effect of drawing the eyes to the middle and therefore emphasizing the bulge in a most grotesque way. Rather than have horizontal stripes it is better for a plus sized man to completely avoid stripes altogether.

Talking of suits, larger men should always make the effort to insist on single breasted jackets rather than anything that is double-breasted. And remember that your jacket must always cover your bottom as this will make a huge difference in how you look.

Smaller sized men can easily get away with a size that is too large or a tight fit and still look fairly good. However, plus sized men do not enjoy any such luxury. They have no option but to make sure they always get the size right. For them clothes must fit with precision. If they are too tight they will look bigger and if they are a size too big it will also emphasize their size. The ideal fit should be a perfect fit that is slightly larger.

The problem with plus sized men sometimes is that they are always wishing that they were a size smaller and therefore subconsciously choose clothes that are smaller and therefore tight fitting.