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Reader Submission: Alpha

So this submission comes from Maureen, who took notice of her homegirl Alpha's dope fit. While it's true that "beauty lies in the ears of the beholder," it's apparent that this girl's style lies in all that's dope! Peace to Acrylick Clothing for the ill tee that's definitely catchin' many a fan.

KDUB x Me

Alright, as some of you may know, one of my t-shirt designs was chosen by KDub Clothing (Kendra Wilkinson's new clothing line) to use and print on a tee. Well the they've surfaced and here are some of the fly results:

A couple that eats fresh...

...looks fresh.

What SUITS you? *Part 3*

And now for the final installment, let's show what's up with the athletic build.

ATHLETIC

5 Things to know:
1. Avoid having your suit size be too large. Men with a solid build often make that misjudgement.

2. Two button jackets coordinate well with the V shape of the torso.

3. If you have a thick neck, low-collar shirts work well.

4. More than likely, your jacket will need to be taken in at the sides.

5. Narrow cut pants may be a good move for ya. It's your chest that needs room, not your ankles.

Don't Don't Don't:

- No need to accentuate your chest and shoulders already by rockin' a peak lapel. Stay away from it.

- Avoid pocket squares. No sense in reitterating the prominence of your chest.

Stay FITTED:

- Look for shirts that say "slim" or "athletic" fit. There's no need for any excess fabric to be hangin' out at yet torso.

Steppin' Out:

- Solid build, solid shoe. Look for a good balance, nothing too clunky yet nothing lookin' like you're rockin' some flats either.

What SUITS you? *Part 2*

Alright, now that we dropped some knowledge for the short man, next up is the other side of the spectrum - the tall man.

TALL



5 Things to know:
1. Light colors help accentuate your body frame's width.
2. High cut lapels + Two button suit = Money.
3. Always try on a long first before reaching for the extra-long suit size.
4. Keep the appearance of cuff to a minimum.
5. To keep your legs from lookin' too long, ask for a decent amount of break in your pants.

Don't Don't Don't:
- Wearing suits with oversized padded shoulders will make you look frail, swallowing you up. And why would any man want to look like Sheila E. anyways?
- Stay away from the skinny ties. Ties with more width take away from making your torso lookin' long like Mr. Fantastic.

Steppin' Out:
- Pointy dress shoes will only make your feet look longer than they really are. Think Ronald McDonald. Yeah, thought so. Instead, opt for a slightly rounder toe, thus keepin' your footsize on check.

Accesorize to access our eyes:
- You want to play down your height and keep things in proportion. Accessories that cut across your body, like belts, pocket squares, and diagonally striped ties help in doing just that.

What SUITS you? *Part 1*

So you're not exactly on the cover of GQ (yeeettt, HA!) and you're not exactly the subject of menswear fashion spreads on suits. But hey, it's all good 'cuz for the next four days I'll be doing a little profile on how to make suits work for you and having it suit your shape - all with the luxury of not watching one calorie or doing one sit-up. But you know guys, that'd help, too. Anywho, there's four basic body shapes for men and today we'll start off with the first:

SHORT



5 Things to know:
1. Yeah, admit it, you're short. So logically BUY SHORT-LENGTH SUITS!
2. Having a pant break with very little break helps you look taller.
3. To help lengthen the look of your arms, show a little cuff.
4. A peak lapel helps your physique appear more elongated.
5. To create long lines that appear to stretch you out, have a lower button stance.

Don't Don't Don't:
- DO NOT wear a longer suit jacket. It'll make your legs look shorter and you'll wind up lookin' like Cedric the Entertainer.
- Try not to wear thick, fat ties and suits jackets with wide lapels. Such shapes widen your lines and make them shorter, which voila, makes you look shorter.

Steppin' Out:
- You don't wanna be stompin' around lookin' like you got ankle weights on. Rock the slender shoes.