Andrei Gutierrez: Mens Physique Competitor and Fitness Model
Introduction
Andrei Gutiérrez, 27 (8-March birthday, Pisces), lives in Aguascalientes, Mexico. A college student, he studies mechatronics engineering. Andrei is also a mens physique athlete, intending to earn his professional card.
Author’s note: This blog is in English; however, Andrei speaks Spanish. Google Translate is on the right sidebar and can produce a Spanish version. Please let me know if the Spanish translation is correct in the comments.
Mens Physique
Andrei participated in three mens physique contests in 2021. He is 1.70 meters tall (5 feet 6 inches).
- Fifth place Mens Physique Clas 1.70 Mr. México 2021
- Overall champion, Mens Physique Mr. Aguascalientes 2021
- Mens Physique Novice 1.70 Camp Nal 2021
Andrei’s Social Media
Andrei is active on Instagram (IG).
Andrei’s Photo Shoots
Chris Femat
Andrei does photo shoots with Photographer Chris Femat (doing business as FitBook Photo). Chris and Andrei created great images, some of which have become my favorites.
Conclusion
I wish Andrei well in his engineering studies and mens physique contest career. Any of his photos are your favorite? Do you have any questions for Andrei? Post them in the comments.
Ultimate Guide (2022): Mens Tech Pants
Introduction
With the pandemic, I was fortunate to have a full-time job that I could do from home. My employer is starting to make plans to open to a hybrid arrangement (part of the workweek at home and part of the workweek at the office).
While working from home, I did not have much need for the dress clothes that I wore to the office. I did not do telework in casual clothes, as I found that I could not get into work mode without dressing somewhat more formally than jeans and a t-shirt.
Now that 2022 looks like the year that I will return to a commute (maybe?), I had an interest in refreshing my wardrobe. Perhaps, the reader is in the same position. One of the types of clothing that I looked for is pants. I tend to wear wool dress pants that I pair with a blazer or sports coat.
It is a neat outfit. However, rain can present a problem—soaking the wool and ruining the crease. This happened to me several times. While I will not give up on wool pants, I was searching for pants that are formal enough for the office and can deal with rain well.
I found a category of pants called men’s tech pants. The pants typically have cotton, some elastane for stretch, and polyester for some water resistance. I found several brands that sell this type of pants, most are formal for a workday, a few others have a casual design.
I also added two pants from Mott and Bow for comparison: The Everyday Chino and the Mercer Twill Denim. Both pants have mostly cotton with some elastane for stretch.
Brands of Tech Pants / Stretch Chinos
| Pants | Waist Sizes | Fabric Composition |
| Perk Feel Good Chinos ($108) | 28 inches to 42 inches | 97 percent cotton twill, 3 percent Spandex |
| Western Rise, AT Pant ($128) | 28 inches to 40 inches | 97 percent nylon, 3 percent Spandex |
| TAYLRD Tech Chino Pants ($89) | 28 inches to 44 inches | 96 percent cotton, 4 percent Spandex |
| Rhone Commuter Pant (five styles-regular, slim, skinny,five-pocket, and jogger) ($128) | 28 inches to 40 inches | Proprietary “Flex-Knit™ fabric” |
| Mack Weldon Maverick Tech Chino ($128) | 30 inches to 44 inches | 78 percent cotton, 17 percent Lyocell, 5 percent elastane |
| 2Eros Bondi Pants (Australian $120) | S, M, L, XL (28 inches to 37 inches) | 84 percent nylon, 16 percent elastane |
| TAYLRD Warp Knit Pants ($108) | 28 inches to 44 inches | 100 percent polyester |
| Mott and Bow, The Everywhere Chino ($99) | 30 inches to 40 inches | 97 percent cotton, 3 percent elastane |
| Five-Pocket Pants FourLaps Traverse Pant ($98) | 28 inches to 40 inches | 89 percent recycled polyester, 11 percent Spandex |
| Mott and Bow, Mercer Twill Denim ($118) | 30 inches to 42 inches | 98 percent cotton, 2 percent elastane |
| Western Rise Evolution Pant ($149) | 28 inches to 40 inches | 96 percent nylon, 4 percent elastane |
Review: Maverick Tech Chino
I decided to try Mack Weldon’s Maverick Tech Chino. I was familiar with Mack Weldon through previous orders. I decided to try the Maverick Tech Chino because it was like the pants that I had worn for work from home days (100 percent cotton). I bought the belt that Mack Weldon recommends for the pants. I wore the pants as some when I received them.
Despite the cotton in the pants, the fabric is a little stiff. (The pants get a little less stiff with wear.) They are comfortable for my sedentary job. While I planned to use the pants for work, I also wore them to the supermarket and the coffee shop.
The pants have been working well for me. I will likely buy another pair.
Conclusion
New pants to suit at-home or in-office wear. Also, they can be used for casual events.
Have any for the stretch chinos discussed interested you? If so, let us know in the comments. If you have any questions about these pants, please send a message or write a comment. I will try to answer it in the blog.
Mens Underwear (2022): Shortys Apparel
Table of Contents
- What does Shortys Apparel Sell?
- Why Shortys Apparel?
- Fabric Composition of Shortys Apparel Underwear
- Colors of Shortys Apparel’s Boxer Briefs
- My Order
- Photo Shoot with Photographer Stevan Reyes
- Photos of Hammocks
- Conclusion
Introduction
Jordan Morello is an online fitness coach, social media personality, cookbook author, and apparel brand owner, Shortys Apparel.
Jordan’s social media pages are on his link page.
What does Shortys Apparel Sell?
Shortys Apparel sells–
- swim shorts (Swims, Boardys)
- gym or lounge shorts (Kickbacks, Trainers)
- underwear (boxer briefs-Hammocks).
Jordan models his clothing while doing his workouts or other content.
Why Shortys Apparel?
Shortys Apparel is a brand to consider because you work with the owner directly.
In one of his videos, Jordan showed the room in his house where he stores his product for sales. He also shows where he packages an order for customers.
It is also good to see Jordan wear Shortys clothing as he does his day or workout tasks.
Fabric Composition of Shortys Apparel Underwear
Shortys calls its boxer briefs “Hammocks.” The fabric composition of Shortys boxer briefs is 95 percent Modal and 5 percent Spandex.
Benefits of Modal
- Soft, smooth feel
- Cotton texture
- Moisture wicking
Benefits of Spandex
- Elasticity
If you are interested in the fabrics used in making men’s underwear, see a link located in another blog post.
See a separate post for a mention of Jason Hoeung, the owner of 2Eros and Supawear in Australia, who made a video explaining the features of modal and elastane in men’s underwear.
Colors of Shortys Apparel’s Boxer Briefs
At the time of this post, the colors for sale are white and navy blue. Jordan announced on a YouTube post that Shorty’s would add three colors: light blue, coral (light red), and grey.
My Order
I placed an order for four Hammocks boxer briefs after Shortys Apparel released the new colors. Ordering from the website (built with Shopify) was straightforward. I received my order within three days.
The underwear is made in China. The fabric is silky smooth and stretchy, which Jordan demonstrated in his try-on videos.
Photo Shoot with Photographer Stevan Reyes
Jordan announced in a YouTube video that Shortys will be expanding its product offerings.
To capture images of the new products, Jordan had a photo shoot in a cabin (The Love Lodge Lithia) with Florida Photographer Stevan Reyes.
Note: Jordan and Stevan released The Adonis Project on December 25, 2021. The first round of the joint project ended in January 2022. You can sign up for updates on the next release.
Photos of Shortys Hammocks Boxer Briefs
Conclusion
What color of Shortys boxer briefs was your favorite? Let us know in the comments.
Mens Underwear for Workouts
Brands Featured
Introduction
You made plans to start an exercise program to improve your health. You want to prepare your gym bag by packing clothes that will support your exercise goals. One of the clothes is underwear. This blog post will assist you in selecting the best underwear for exercise.
Styles available are briefs, boxer briefs, and trunks.
Best Fabrics for Mens Workout Underwear
The Underwear Expert blog has a list of the fabrics used to make underwear. Of those fabrics, cotton, polyester, nylon, spandex, and modal are the best for working out.
There is a disadvantage to the use of polyester: It is one of the largest textile contributors to pollution.
Jason Hoeung on Underwear Fabrics
In addition, Jason Hoeung, the founder of 2Eros and Supawear, based in Australia, posted a video on Youtube that explains the fabric his brands use in underwear.
| Fabric | Fabric Qualities |
| Cotton | Natural fabric, eco friendly |
| Bamboo | Natural fabric, eco friendly |
| Modal | Smooth feel, luxurious |
| Polyester | Performance and allows vibrant colors for prints. |
| Tactel | Performance, luxurious |
Brands
Underwear brands offer workout underwear styles with varying fabric compositions.
Adam Smith
Adam Smith, based in New York, released its sports collection. This collection offers the following underwear styles: short trunks (or boxer briefs), long trunks, workout trunks, and mesh combo trunks. (The collection is also available through the Men and Underwear Shop.)
| Adam Smith Sports Collection Style | Sizes | Fabric Composition |
| Short Trunks | S, M, L, XL | 90 percent polyester, 10 percent elastane |
| Long Trunks | S, M, L, XL | 90 percent polyester, 10 percent elastane |
| Workout Trunks | S, M, L, XL | 93 percent polyester, 7 percent elastane |
| Mesh Combo Trunks | S, M, L, XL | 93 percent polyester, 7 percent elastane |
The brand explained that its trunks’ fabric is has a soft hand, is responsive during exercise, and has a purity and anti-bacterial finish.
Size Chart
Photo Shoot with Patrick Toechterle and Louis C. Photography
The Adam Smith brand had a photo shoot in London, UK, with male fitness model Patrick Toechterle and Photographer Louis C.
Patrick is an online trainer and social media personality on Instagram and TikTok. He lives in the United Kingdom.
A Men’s Health magazine article featured Patrick for his viral TikTok exercise post (on exercises to prepare for intimate activity).
Louis C. is a fitness and fashion photographer based in the United Kingdom and Cyprus.
Short Trunks
Long Trunks
Workout Trunks
Mesh Combo Trunks
Shortys Apparel
Shortys Apparel is a men’s workout clothing brand based in the United States. Jordan Morello, an online fitness coach and social media personality, owns the brand.
The brand sells a boxer brief called “Hammocks.” Jordan wears the boxer briefs and other Shortys Apparel clothing while performing his follow-along workouts on YouTube.
Read more about Shortys Apparel on a separate blog post.
Conclusion
I wish you well on your workout goals. I hope that this blog has been helpful to you in your search for comfortable, hard-working workout underwear. What workout underwear brand and style is your favorite? Let me know in the comment section (or through e-mail).
NYC Male Model: Kyle Ehrensberger
Introduction
Kyle Ehrensberger is a male model and aspiring actor in New York City. Kyle is 6 feet tall (1.83 meters) and has an athletic background in U.S. football.
He is also a college graduate, with a major in corporate security.
Management
Kyle is represented by Joe Flowers Talent.
Photo Shoots
Eduardo Fermin
The blog has a post on New York City Photographer Eduardo Fermin. Kyle had a photo shoot session with Eduardo in New York City and in a studio environment.
Michael A. Downs
Kyle traveled to Miami Beach, Florida, to have a photo session with Photographer Michael A. Downs.
Kevin D. Hoover
Kevin Hoover is a New York City-based photographer.
Balthier Corfi
Balthier Corfi is a New York City-based photographer.
Gustavo Mirabile
Gustavo Mirabile is a photographer based in New York City.
Conclusion
Based on the number of photo shoots Kyle has had, he is finding his way in modeling. I wish him well.
Is there a photograph that is your favorite? Tell me which one in the comments.
New York City: Falls from the Fire Escape
Introduction; Model Falls Five Stories and Survives
I found out that a model that I included in a previous post, Christian Rodriguez, fell five stories (16.5 meters) from a Manhattan, New York, fire escape and survived.
I was stunned by the story and decided to look up more information about the fire escapes in New York City.
In New York City, some older apartment buildings have fire escapes, a metal structure attached to the building to allow occupants (a second route) to leave their apartments in case of an emergency. New York City has a regulation for fire escapes.
Fortunately, residents of these buildings can use internal stairways to get out of their buildings. Fire escapes in New York City have a nostalgic feel for those who live there. However, the fire escapes are not needed today and have contributed to several deaths from falls.
The fire escapes are made of metal, which is exposed to water and the sun (which weakens the structure over time). [There was a 2018 TV news report on fire escapes with corrosion.] The fire escape, therefore, provides a false sense of safety.
One story I found explained that as a private engineer was inspecting a fire escape, a 150-pound (68 kilogram) stair tread fell away when she stepped on it. It struck Mr. Richard March-Hart (a pedestrian) in the head, ultimately causing fatal injuries. Another pedestrian, Ms. Nathalia Medllin, also was struck and injured by the stair tread. Ms. Medllin survived. The engineer was able to hold on to the handrail to stabilize herself.
There is another painful fire-escape-related story from Massachusetts in 1975. A photographer for the Boston Herald, Stanley J. Forman, caught an image of Ms. Diana Bryant and two-year-old Tiare Jones while falling from a fire escape that broke away from the building. Ms. Bryant fell onto the pavement and passed away. Tiare Jones survived due to falling on Ms. Bryant.
Fire-Escape-Fall Survivors
Christian Rodriguez
Christian Rodriguez is a stage manager in New York City. He had done a photo shoot with a local photographer, Eduardo Fermin.
After I published the post about Eduardo, I found out that Christian had fallen from a fire escape on September 11, 2021. Christian fell from the fifth or sixth floor. Fortunately, Christian fell first on some shrubs before reaching the ground. While he sustained some serious injuries, with time and therapy he will be able to return to his usual routine.
After all this, Christian is not paralyzed, will be able to walk (after his leg fractures heal), and is in possession of all his faculties. This is a miraculous result given what happened to others who also fell five stories.
Now, he is well on the road toward a full recovery.
[Author’s note: I experienced a much less severe ankle fracture (non-displaced fracture of the lateral malleolus, no surgery needed). I tripped and fell on some stairs at home on the day after Christmas 2020. After being treated at urgent care, there were numerous follow-up appointments (over about five months, with the orthopedic doctor, x-rays, and physical therapy), learning how to get around using crutches, dealing with the soft cast/boot, and the swelling.]
Another Survivor in Brooklyn
I found a 2016 news article about a man falling from a fire escape in Brooklyn. The man was leaning on a railing when it broke loose from the fire escape. The man fell four stories to the ground. He survived but was seriously injured.
Surviving a Five-Story Fall from a Manhattan Apartment’s Roof
While this post focuses on falls from the fire escape, I found an article about a five-story fall from a Manhattan roof. The author, Matthew Knott, is a journalist with The Sydney Morning Herald. Matthew interviewed a researcher, Michael Smith, who co-wrote a journal article about injuries from multi-story falls.
A blog, W42st, had a post about Mr. Knott’s article.
Fatal Falls from the Fire Escape
In reviewing the stories related to multi-story falls from fire escapes, I found some heart-breaking stories. The people involved fell onto the pavement. I extend my prayers to those who fell and their surviving families.
- Ms. Tyler Thorpe fell five stories from a Manhattan fire escape to the pavement. (May 28, 2021)
- A man was found on the pavement in Manhattan after a fall. He was known to smoke on the fire escape outside his fifth-floor apartment. (July 31, 2020)
- Mr. Kyle Jean-Baptiste, an actor, fell from a fourth-floor fire escape in Brooklyn. He landed on the street. (August 28, 2015)
- Ms. Kasey Jones fell five stories after slipping off the fire escape in Manhattan. Ms. Jones landed in the courtyard.
- Ms. Imogen Roche, 15, lost her footing and fell from a fire escape outside of a fifth-floor apartment in Manhattan. She landed on the sidewalk.
NYC Portrait Photographer: Rob Anthony
Introduction
Rob Anthony is a fashion portrait photographer based in New York City. (I first saw his work with Josh Riquelme.)
Many of Rob’s models have some connection to the performing arts or the fitness world.
Photo Shoots
Josh Riquelme
Rob and Josh create great photographs.
Vince Aldiere
Vince Aldiere is a chef and male model. He traveled with Josh Riquelme on a photo shoot trip to Los Angeles in 2021.
Alexe Restivo Lage and Mariano Lage
Alexe Restivo Lage is a model who lives in Massachusetts. (He has a twin brother, Mariano.)
Baxter Linn
Baxter Linn is a bodybuilder, model, and cinematographer. He has chiseled his physique with years of workouts and good eating habits.
Victor Del Rio
Victor Del Rio is an actor based in New York City.
Eugenio Fernandez Gino
Eugenio Fernandez Gino is a photographer and model. Eugenio is from Venezuela.
Conclusion
Rob creates excellent images. Many models return for more photo shoots. Do you have a favorite image that Rob created? Please describe the photo in the comments and explain how the picture grabbed your attention.
Men’s Underwear 2022: Walking Jack’s Ash Collection
Introduction
Walking Jack is an underwear brand based in Greece. After the Bluebird Collection, the brand released the Ash Collection. The Ash Collection is available in the following styles: trunk and brief.
Read more on
- the types and styles of men’s underwear and
- about Walking Jack
elsewhere on the blog.
Walking Jack’s Ash Collection
The Ash Collection offers a grey mélange underwear body with the black waistband design, with a fabric composition of 95 percent cotton and 5 percent Elastane. Also, the Ash Collection offers a lined pouch.
Ash Collection Photo Campaign
Walking Jack had a photo shoot for its Ash Collection. The model was Loren Cruz, a fashion model from the Canary Islands, Spain. The photographer was Adrian C. Martin. The photos were taken in the Canary Islands.
Trunks
Briefs
Size Chart
Walking Jack has a wide variety of sizes from Small (27-29 in or 70-75 cm) to XXL (36-39 in or 91-99 cm).
Shipping
Walking Jack delivers worldwide. I live in the United States. According to Walking Jack’s website, I am in zone 4. The shipping fee is6.50 euros (registered post) for an expected delivery time of 5 to 14 business days or 18 euros for an expected delivery time of 2 to 3 business days.
Photo Gallery
The brand included photos of Loren in other underwear available at Walking Jack.
Conclusion
I hope you are inspired to try out Walking Jack’s new Ash Collection. What has been your experience of the Walking Jack brand? What style of men’s underwear is your favorite and why? Tell me in the comment section.
Ultimate Guide (2022): Clothing for Bodybuilders
Table of Contents
Athletic Physique Brands in Post
- Oxcloth
- Tapered Menswear
- Father Sons
- Barbell Apparel
- Legend London
- Tailored Athlete
- Bradley Allen
- Fran Denim
- Kojo Fit
- Olympvs
- Tailored Titans
Photo by Chris Femat. Clothing, El Padrino, Mexico.
Introduction
After working out consistently, you have built a solid muscular physique. Perhaps you are newer on your weight training journey, and you are planning to have a physique like Mauro Fialho (mens physique pro), Laszlo Kiraly (classic physique), or Chris Bumstead (classic physique pro) one day.
The physique that is favored in physique competition—broad shoulders, thickly muscled back, lean waist (a V-shape), and well-developed legs—is a rare body type. So, outside of athletic clothing, it can be difficult to find clothing for non-gym activities—a date, a job, and so on.
(Fit guys like Josh Riquelme, Kyle Ehrensberger, and Fraser Wilson have physiques that mass-produced clothing can accommodate. Still, most of the brands that I will discuss would suit these physique types as well.)
Fortunately, there are clothing brands that specialize in making clothes for muscular guys. The goals of this article are
- To help the reader determine the right colors to pick for their skin tone.
- To help the reader pick out wardrobe essentials that are easy to coordinate and easy on the wallet.
- To compile the brands that provide clothing for bodybuilders for easy reference.
Note: While there are different levels of muscularity in a physique competition
- mens physique
- classic physique
- 212 pounds bodybuilding, and
- open bodybuilding,
for the purposes of this article, I will consider all levels as bodybuilding. The gym-built bodies differ significantly from the general population of guys.
The Right Color for Your Skin Tone
The Undertone
There are two types of undertones—cool and warm. Skin tone is different from skin color. The best way to tell whether you have a cool or warm skin tone. Stand in front of a mirror and hold a sheet of white copy paper next to your face.
- If you see a red, pink, or blue undertone you have a cool undertone.
- If you see a peach, yellow, or golden undertone, then you have a warm undertone.
When you determine what type of undertone you have, you can tell which colors look best next to your skin.
Color Theory
I have provided a very quick explanation of how to apply a portion of color theory. However, if you are interested in viewing the topic in-depth, I recommend Marcel Floruss‘s video on color theory (at right). Marcel is a fashion school graduate and provides technical information in an easy-to-understand manner.
Neutral colors should be the foundation of a guy’s wardrobe. Neutral colors are black, white, grey, beige, and khaki. Once you build a wardrobe based on neutral colors, you can begin to mix in more colors.
Wardrobe Essentials: The Foundation of Your Personal Style
Your wardrobe for non-athletic places should include essential pieces. If money is tight, you can slowly buy new clothes or find pieces at a trusted thrift shop until your wardrobe is complete.
For the thrift shop idea and style ideas for muscular guys, see the video with Nathan McCallum and Marcel Floruss (right).
Brock McGoff, The Modest Man at YouTube, explains why the foundation of your wardrobe should be based on neutral colors. He also provides his advice on what he would by if he were building up his wardrobe.
Wardrobe Essentials
| Jacket | Dark grey suit |
| Shirts | White dress shirt, casual button-down shirt, t-shirt |
| Pants | Dress pants, casual pants (chinos), dark denim jeans |
| Outerwear | Leather jacket, lightweight jacket, overshirt, topcoat |
| Shoes | Leather boots, dress shoes, white or black leather sneakers |
| Accessories | Watch, bracelet, leather belt |
Clothing Brands for Bodybuilders
The goal is to find wardrobe essential pieces that are made for bodybuilder physiques. There are several brands that focus on this unique fashion niche.
- Oxcloth
- Tapered Menswear
- Father Sons
- Barbell Apparel
- Legend London
- Tailored Athlete
- Bradley Allen
- Fran Denim
- Kojo Fit
Oxcloth
- www.oxcloth.com
- Based in the United Kingdom.
- The clothing offered: jeans, chinos, shorts, and shorts.
- The brand has a specific sizing guide. (According to a blog post, the brand specifically added upper arm measurements to its sizing.)
Sizing
The sizing for Oxblood is based on particular dimensions of a bodybuilder’s x-frame (wide shoulders/upper back, narrower waist, and wider hips, and bigger thighs). For example, the “Greyman” fit is recommended for a guy who is 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet two inches tall, up to 225 pounds.
- Arms: 16.5 inches to 18 inches
- Chest: 43 inches to 48 inches
- Waist: 30 inches to 38 inches
- Neck: 19 inches
- Hips: 45 inches
The Angus fit is interesting. The 212-pound bodybuilding category is for guys that are 5 feet five inches tall or shorter. The Angus fit for this height recommends a body weight of up to 175 pounds for guys who have a height from 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 9 inches.
The brand does caution that not everyone can fit its sizing, but the brand can provide clothing for some big guys. Each product page has a bodybuilder’s photos and his measurement’s so that the reader can compare.
Dress shirt
Light-blue dress shirt, the Stallion.
- 111.99 U.S. Dollars
- 100 percent cotton
Jeans
Note: The bodybuilders featured at Oxblood have tree-trunk thighs.
Medium-blue denim jeans, the Mustang Athletic Fit Stretch Jeans
- 118.99 U.S. Dollars
- 97 percent cotton, 3 percent Elastane
Quote from the brand’s product description: “Tested up to a 300 kg squat”
Chinos
Black chinos, the Mamba Ultra-flex
- 97.99 U.S. Dollars
- 97 percent cotton, 3 percent Elastane
The lengths for the chinos can run long if you have squatter’s legs but are short.
Tapered Menswear
- Taperedmenswear.com
- Based in the United Kingdom.
- The clothing offered: polo shirts, shirts, and t-shirts.
- The brand’s sizing guide.
Sizing
The sizing for Tapered Menswear shirts is based on a bodybuilder’s chest and unflexed biceps measurement. The sizes range from S to XXXXL. For example, for a dress shirt, an XXXL size would fit a bodybuilder with a 45 inch to 47-in chest and 17.5-inch upper arms. For polo shirts and t-shirts, the arm size decreases by 0.5 inch. For more questions about fit, the reader can email or chat with a company representative.
Each product page has a photo of a bodybuilder and height, weight, and chest measurements.
Dress shirt
White tapered fit shirt
- 55 Great Britain Pounds
- 96 percent cotton and 4 percent Elastane
Polo shirt
The brand’s polo shirts are available in short- and long-sleeves. I have chosen the short sleeve shirt for this article.
Black tapered fit polo shirt
- 40 Great Britain Pounds
- 100 percent cotton mesh fabric
T-shirt
The t-shirts have a muscle fit, meaning that the t-shirt fits closer to the body and emphasizes a bodybuilder’s V-shape. The close fit of the t-shirt’s sleeve shows off the wearer’s biceps peak.
White tapered fit t-shirt
- 25 Great Britain Pounds
- 100 percent cotton
Father Sons
- Fathersonsclothing.com
- Based in the United Kingdom.
- The clothing offered: jackets, jeans, jumpers (sweaters), pants, shirts, and t-shirts.
- The brand’s sizing chart for shirts and for pants. (There is a context-based size guide tab at the right side of the screen for each product type.) The brand shows how their clothes fit on different types of physiques (one of them is a muscular physique, Andrei Deiu, an IFBB pro (mens physique)).
- Readers can email the brand for sizing advice.
Sizing
The sizing for Father Sons is not explicitly designed for bodybuilders but they do have muscular models wearing their clothes, such as Andrei Deiu and Regan Grimes. Both Andrei and Regan wear shirts with stretch in it.
I do not think that an undershirt would fit under the shirt. Muscle guys can avoid layering clothes. The brand’s sizing for upper-body clothing (XS to XXXXL) is based on chest size. Bodybuilders tend to have huge arms that will not fit in fitted sleeves.
For example, Andrei wears the super-slim stretch black denim long-sleeve shirt (US$61.81; 69 percent cotton, 28 percent polyester, and 3 percent stretch). An interested reader may have to size up with Father Sons to ensure a good fit.
In the leather jacket (US$418.92, lightweight lambs leather), Andrei wears a t-shirt under the jacket. While the body of the jacket fits Andrei well, the sleeves look too tight (you can see the veins on top of his biceps through the material). The brand explains that Andrei is demonstrating the tight, fitted look (size XXL, 50-inch chest).
Still, I added this brand for consideration because of muscular models wearing the clothes. I think fit men like Elad Michaeli, Josh Riquelme, or Kyle Hynick would fit these clothes well.
The brand’s sizing (30 through 38) for lower-body clothing is based on a bodybuilder’s waist (up to 38 inches), hip (up to 44 inches), and thigh (up to 27 inches) circumference. The pants come in four lengths (28, 30, 32, and 34).
The brand’s pants sizing would explain IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Regan Grimes’s experience. In Regan Grimes’s try-on video, he showed that it took some effort for him to put on the brand’s jeans.
Dress Shirt
Oxford Blue Super Slim Stretch Dress Shirt
- 55.53 U.S. Dollars
- 98 percent cotton, 2 percent stretch
Polo Shirt
Classic Beige Polo Shirt
- 69.41 U.S. Dollars
- 95 percent cotton, 5 percent Elastane
Sweater
Classic Navy Ribbed Knit Jumper
- 69.41 U.S. Dollars
- 85 percent polyester, 15 percent viscose
Leather Jacket
Grey Lambs Leather Jacket
- 416.54 U.S. Dollars
- 100 percent lambs leather
The leather is unlined.
T-shirt
Classic White Crew
- 55.53 U.S. Dollars
- 100 percent cotton
Dress Pants
Slim Formal Plain Navy Stretch Trousers
- 111.07 U.S. Dollars
- 53 percent polyester,
- 44 percent virgin wool,
- 3 percent Elastane
Jeans
Slim Stretch Beige Jeans
- 69.41 U.S. Dollars
- 98 percent cotton, 2 percent Elastane
Barbell Apparel
- barbellapparel.com
- Based in the United States.
- The clothing offered: chinos, dress shirts, dress pants, jeans, and polos.
- Readers can contact the brand for sizing advice (For example, see the chat function at the bottom-left of the screen.)
Sizing
The sizing for Barbell Apparel shirts is based on a bodybuilder’s chest. The sizes range from S to XXL (38 inches to 52 inches). For example, for all brand shirts, an XXL size would fit a bodybuilder with a 52-inch chest. For pants, the sizes range from 28/S to 40/XXL. The pants sizes are based on a bodybuilder’s waist and thigh circumference. The length of the pants is 34 inches, which may be too long for shorter men (including me).
Each product page has a photo of a bodybuilder and height, weight, and chest measurements.
Dress shirt
Motive Dress Shirt
Shirt sizes range from XS to 4XL (36-inch to 61-inch chest).
- 118 U.S. Dollars
- 78 percent polyester, 13 percent rayon, and 9 percent Spandex
Polo Shirt
Havok Polo
- 58 U.S. Dollars
- 88 percent polyester, 12 percent Spandex
Chinos
Anything Chino
- 149 U.S. Dollars
- 100 percent polyester
Jeans
Straight Athletic Fit
- 149 U.S. Dollars
- “Barbell advanced flexible denim”
Note: The inseam is 36 inches (for tall guys).
Legend London
- legendlondon.co
- Based in the United Kingdom
- The clothing offered: jeans, pants, and shirts
- The brand has size information on each product page.
Sizing
The sizing for Legend London shirts is based on a bodybuilder’s chest and hips. The sizes range from S to XL. For example, for a dress shirt, an XL size would fit a bodybuilder with a 46-inch chest and 44-inch hips. For pants, the sizes are based on waist circumference (28 inches to 36 inches)
This brand is not marketed for bodybuilders, but there are some UK-based YouTube Fitness channels that feature try-on videos with the brand (for example, Brandon Harding and Joe Delaney).
Dress Shirts
Smart Super Stretch Button Shirt in Muscle Fit
- 51 U.S. Dollars
- “High stretch dense mesh”
Casual Pants
Beige Spray-on Trousers
- 71 U.S. Dollars
- “Signature four-way stretch”
The model on the product page is muscular and lean. Tree-trunk thighs likely would not fit or look awkward.
Waist sizes range from 28 inches to 36 inches.
Pants, Legend London.
Jeans
Skinny Fit Jeans
- 71 U.S. Dollars
- “Signature four-way stretch”
Tailored Athlete
- Tailoredathlete.co.uk
- Based in the United Kingdom
- The clothing offered: jeans, pants, and shirts
- The brand’s sizing chart.
Harry Simonis, CEO and Founder of Tailored Athlete
The CEO (and founder) of Tailored Athlete is Harry Simonis. Harry started the brand in 2016 (when he was 22 years old) to serve athletes wanting better-fitting shirts without having to go to the tailor. He explained his idea in creating his brand’s “true muscle fit”.
Working out of his bedroom at his mother’s house in the United Kingdom, Simonis sourced hundreds of fabric samples, started sketching numerous new designs and began conducting market research on his own by measuring thousands of athletes at nearby gyms. “I got a lot of funny looks at first,” the entrepreneur laughs. “Some people agreed, some thought I was mad.”
However, it was through this arduous process that Simonis began to develop the “True Muscle Fit” – scientifically designed for their athletic physique.
Tailored Athlete article
Harry recorded a promotional video with Sergi Constance, an IFBB pro (mens physique) from Spain.
In addition, Harry recorded a video in 2020 to celebrate the 4th anniversary of the brand. He provided details from his life as well as his vision for the company.
Sizing
The sizing for Tailored Athlete shirts is based on a bodybuilder’s chest and waist. The sizes range from S to XXXL. For example, for a dress shirt, an XXL size would fit a bodybuilder with a 48 inch to 50-in chest and a 38-inch to 42-inch waist.
The dimensions favor a V-shaped torso. For more questions about fit, the reader can email a company representative. See also the brand’s size advisor (a button above the “add to cart” button).
Each product page has a photo of a bodybuilder and height, weight, and chest measurements.
Dress Shirt
The brand states that its shirts have a “true muscle fit,” which includes wider sleeves for bigger upper arms. Big arms of pro physique guys or open class bodybuilders may be too big for the sleeves, despite Tailored Athlete using stretchable performance fabrics for their clothes. I am thinking that fit, muscular guys (like the brand’s CEO, Harry) would be ideal for the dress shirts. (Examples are Kyle Hynick, Josh Riquelme, and Fraser Wilson.)
Essential Dress Shirt
- 80 U.S. Dollars
- 80 percent microfiber, 17 percent cotton, 3 percent Elastane
Casual Shirt
Linen Shirt
- 105 U.S. Dollars
- 67 percent cotton, 30 percent linen, 3 percent Elastane
Polo Shirt
Essential Polo Shirt
- 60 U.S. Dollars
- 95 percent cotton, 5 percent Elastane
T-Shirt
Essential T-Shirt
- 45 U.S. Dollars
- 95 percent cotton, 5 percent Elastane
Denim Jeans
The brand explains that their jeans fit true to waist size and there is no need to size up for big thighs. The jeans seem like they can accommodate moderate muscular thighs (like Dan Tai, former pro rugby player, and current CrossFit athlete).
Tree-trunk thighs would seem to be too big to fit. (The models on the product page do not have tree-trunk thighs like Regan Grimes.)
Premium Stretch Jeans in Dark Blue
- 125 U.S. Dollars
- 95 percent cotton, 5 percent Elastane