Best T-Shirts for Men with a Trapezoid Body Shape
A T-shirt that fits the shoulders and chest but skims the waist shows the shape without looking tight.
This guide is for the trapezoid body shape: chest and hips within 10% of each other, with a waist at 90% or less of the wider of the two.
Look for
- Fitted crew or V-neck T-shirts in a mid-weight cotton that holds its shape
- Sleeves that sit snugly around the upper arm, ending at mid-bicep
- Slightly curved or straight hems that end at the belt line
- Solid colours and small patterns, which look best on an athletic frame
Skip or adjust
- Oversized, boxy T-shirts unless you want a deliberately relaxed look
- Thin, clingy jersey that shows every seam and crease
- Tees too short to cover the waistband when you raise your arms
More for the trapezoid body shape
T-shirts for other body shapes
These are starting points, not rules. If you love a style that isn’t listed, wear it.