Best Suits for Men with an Oval Body Shape
A well-cut suit is one of the most flattering things an oval shape can wear, as long as the jacket is fitted properly.
This guide is for the oval body shape: a waist at least 98% of the wider of chest and hips.
Look for
- A single-breasted jacket with two or three buttons that closes without pulling
- A slightly longer jacket that covers the seat and keeps a vertical line
- Trousers with a higher rise and a straight or slightly tapered leg, worn with braces or a belt
- Dark, solid fabrics or subtle pinstripes
Skip or adjust
- Double-breasted jackets that add width in the middle
- Jackets that are too short or too tight and pull at the button
- Low-rise trousers that sit under the stomach
More for the oval body shape
Suits and blazers for other body shapes
These are starting points, not rules. If you love a style that isn’t listed, wear it.