In today's retail world, there is such a variety of fashions for both men and women. It enables everyone to create their own unique style while being able to experiment with various looks. However, with so much choice in the fashion world, people become confused and tend to pick articles of clothing that are not the most flattering. Most men will pick whatever seems easiest or the least expensive, which can sometimes lead to a poorly put together outfit.

There are many body types out there, but I have decided to split them into three categories; slim, average and bulky. After reading this article, you will be able to identify which styles and looks suit each body type the best.

Slim/Slender Body Type: Men who have a smaller frame tend to look better in form-fitting outfits. When picking out t-shirts, vests or suit jackets, it's best to stay away from the "box fitting" or baggy style, because it does not accentuate your body's features. Men with a slender build should avoid overly baggy clothing all together - it looks as if it is just hanging off their body, making them look even smaller. Fitted shirts look the best on slim men because it is the most befitting to a smaller body frame. Men with a slimmer figure are able to pull off skinny jeans the best - making the man look taller by shaping, and thus, visibly extending the leg's form.

Average Body Type: Men with an average body type usually have a larger variety of fashions to choose from as their body type is generally the prototype for menswear. It is ultimately up to the male's discretion as to what he wants his style to look like. If he is looking for a more sophisticated or unique look, clothing with a snug to loose fit are ideal. Contoured vests, dress shirts and suit jackets create a very charismatic look, especially if they are paired with tailored dress pants or slim-fitting jeans. If a man is looking for more of a relaxed streetwear look, then looser clothing is best. However, that being said, shirts and pants that are extremely baggy can distort the desired look, ultimately showing the man as trashy or unkempt.

Bulky/Built Body Type: Men who have a bigger build should avoid extremely tight clothing. The biggest mistake bulkier men make is wearing skinny jeans with tight fitting shirts. This type of clothing is not flattering and does not accentuate the body parts desired. However, this does not mean that built men can't wear form-fitting clothing or outfits that outline the body's figure. This is another mistake bigger men make: wearing overly baggy clothing because they think they are too big to pull off something fitted. There are many articles of clothing in stores designed to fit a built man's body properly. An example of this would be a t-shirt that is tighter around the arms to emphasize the biceps but looser around the torso, just skimming over the mid-section.

A fitted dress shirt is also an article of clothing that can compliment a bigger man's figure, especially if it is paired with looser fitting jean or khakis.

The rules of fashion are never concrete and are not always followed word for word. They are just guidelines to help find the style of clothing that best fits you. You may be bigger or slimmer than the average body type, but this does not stop you from wearing stylish clothing. Putting men's body types into three categories may seem too general, but it gives men a good sense of where they fit when trying to find their best fit.