Dear Leyn,

I am Mark, 24 years old stands 5′9, kailangan ko ng tulong sa isusuot ko sa wedding ng friend ko. I will be a guest and the dress code is formal afternoon gagawin ang wedding. My friend told me that I can sport a smart casual attire, my only problem is I am on the stocky or chubby side type. Lagi akong disaster pagdating sa fashion, di ko alam ang tamang isusuot. Nakita ko yung mga previous posts for smart casual attires and medyo for lean guys yun. I attached here the photo na nakita ko sa web, dyan ako kumuha ng idea. FYI di ako fan ng tucked polo or shirts.

Thank you very much and I appreciate the time and effort. Goodluck and God Bless.

Dear Mark,

I hope my response is not yet late in time for the wedding. Well first, I’m unsure with the venue of the wedding (air-conditioned or open area) so we’ll just prioritize fashion instead of comfort, ‘k.

Buti nalang tucking in of shirt is not your thing because it will just show a division between your upper half and legs. I think your prospect outift (image attached) is all right and can go together with your fuller physique particularly the folded up sleeves. The idea of wearing a polo with front pockets is better if you plan to wear a skinny tie. It won’t make you look too corporate or an encyclopedia agent. Pick soild neutral colors (gray shades) aside from white.

For an added flare to your plain looking top, use a skinny tie with textured colors with the same color shade of your shirt. Just in case the wedding will be held in closed halls, then you can consider wearing a slimming blazer and plain shirt as undergarment. The fabric of the blazer should be crisp to avoid folds and bulkiness. The style is apt for formal events without looking too geeky. Whether you decide to wear a blazer or shirt, stick with the 3/4 style of sleeves.

Match your attire with a pair or loafers or plimsolls. Black is classic but I suggest a lighter color like brown or taupe.

Your built may look heavy but your tall height balances it off. So focus on emphasizing your tall height with clothes that outlines your height.

Good luck too!

Love Lots,

Leyn