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Raúl “Yayu” Esparza: Classic Physique Competitor, México

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Raúl “Yayu” Esparza: Classic Physique Competitor, México

Author’s note: This blog is in English; however, Yayu speaks Spanish. Google Translate is on the right sidebar and can produce a Spanish version. Please let me know if the translation is correct in the comments or in an e-mail.

Introduction

Raúl “Yayu” Esparza, 21 (a Leo), lives in Zacatecas, Mexico. A college student, he studies Physical Culture and Sports. He is also a physique athlete, starting with mens physique and looking to move up to classic physique.

Yayu, the Athlete

Yayu has participated in physique contests. He is 1.74 meters tall (5 feet 8.5 inches).

  • Fifth place Mr. México GAMES
  • First place, mens physique principiante +1.74 Mr Centro Rep
  • Second place, classic physique principiante Mr. Aguascalientes

In addition to weight training and physique competitions, Yayu has participated in many other sports, such as fútbol or soccer, parkour, boxing, swimming, and basketball.

Yayu’s Social Media

Yayu is active on Instagram and TikTok.

Articles

The Fashionably Male blog published an article about Yayu and his photographer, Chris Femat. In the article, Yayu models clothing by Gus de la Cruz Couture.

Also, the website, GuaposWow (in Spanish) published an article about Yayu, including some of Yayu´s male fitness model photos.

Yayu’s Photo Shoots

Chris Femat

(Instagram and YouTube)

Yayu does photo shoots with Photographer Chris Femat (doing business as FitBook Photo). They have created fantastic images.

Chris also has photos with another physique competitor, Andrei Gutiérrez.

Conclusion

I wish Yayu well as he prepares for the next classic physique competition season.

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Mens Underwear (2023): Walking Jack and Roger Zacha

by Andre M.
Mens Underwear (2023): Walking Jack and Roger Zacha

Introduction

Roger Zacha, a personal trainer from Cyprus, is a physio student in The Netherlands and the model for Walking Jack´s photoshoot for the brand’s Ash Collection.

Roger previously had another photoshoot for Walking Jack’s Bluebird Collection.

The photographer, Louis C., is based in the United Kingdom and Cyprus.

BrandWalking Jack (Greece)
Photographer for the photoshootLouis C Photography

Ash Collection

There are three types of underwear available in the Ash Collection: trunks, briefs, and solid briefs.

Fabric Composition

FabricAmount in clothing
Cotton95 percent
Elastane (for stretch)5 percent

Size Chart

From Walking Jack’s website.

Conclusion

Yet another great photoshoot by Louis C and Roger for Walking Jack brand. I wish Roger much success in his studies and training business.

Have you tried on a pair of Walking Jack underwear or are curious to investigate further? Which collection is your favorite?

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Male Fitness Model: Franco, Argentina

by Andre M.
Male Fitness Model: Franco, Argentina

Introduction

Franco (aka Marco Maxxx) is a male fitness model, MMA athlete (Tae Kwon Do black belt x3 Pan American champion, Brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt), and content creator. Marco lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Marco is studying to be a lawyer. He is also a father.

Marco’s birth date is 18-May, which makes him a Taurus.

Interviews

Infobae

Marco had another interview with Infobae, a Spanish-language publication. His parents are attorneys and his brother is a Roman Catholic priest. Marco will get a law degree.

Es Jueves Santo y no hay un alma en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Marco baja a abrir la puerta, sonríe a la distancia y saluda con un abrazo. Tiene 22 años y acaba de llegar de Gualeguaychú, donde nació y donde está a punto de terminar la carrera de Derecho. Es hijo de abogados y es, además, hermano de un sacerdote de la Iglesia Católica. Tiene un jean negro, una remera blanca y una tonada cálida y, a simple vista, podría ser solo eso: una pieza más de un tradicional rompecabezas familiar.

Gisele Sousa Dias, Infobae

(How to translate a website, via Google Translate.)

News Digitales

Marco had an interview with News Digitales in Argentina (en Español). The following section asks what his childhood dream was. Marco discusses his participation in martial arts.

(How to translate a website, via Google Translate.)

ND: – ¿A qué te dedicabas antes y cuál era tu sueño de chico?

MM: – No hablaría del pasado como un “antes” porque nunca dejé de hacer lo que me gusta y elijo. Hago artes marciales desde que tengo siete años, y mi sueño era ser campeón argentino. Lo logré a los 12 años, y luego de eso, cinco veces más. Estuve en la selección cuatro años y logré tres campeonatos panamericanos consecutivos representando a Argentina: en Paraguay 2014, Argentina 2016, y Brasil 2018. Ahora estoy estudiando abogacía, estoy en quinto año. Planeo recibirme el año que viene.

Agustin Rey, News Digitales

(Franco’s friend, Kito Shelby, also had an interview with the same reporter.)

Photo Shoots

Florence, Italy

Marco’s first photo shoot. The photographer was Pablo Lonardi.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Conclusion

Marco has a whole life pursuing the activities he loves. I wish him well. What is the favorite thing that you learned about Marco? Let me know in the comment section.

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New York City: Mens Fashion Brands

by Andre M.

I discovered some brands based in the New York City (NYC) area while researching and writing articles about local models and photographers.

Josh Riquelme by Photographer Carlos “Trey” Salazar
Model: Andrew Morrill, co-owner of Athletegy

Perhaps, I missed a brand based in NYC. If so, please tell me the name of the brand in the comments section or by email.

ClothingBrand NameWebsite
Briefcases, accessories  
 Stuart and Lauhttps://stuartandlau.com/
   
Custom Clothing  
 Proper Clothhttps://propercloth.com/about
   
Denim Jeans  
 Mott and Bow (tech pants, jeans)https://www.mottandbow.com/
 Brooklyn Denim Co.https://brooklyndenimco.com/
 Williamsburg Garment Co.https://williamsburggarment.com/
   
   
Casual Clothing  
 Calvin Klein (part of PVH Corp.)https://www.calvinklein.us
 ESNTLShttps://www.esntls.co
 Parke and Ronenhttps://www.parkeandronen.com/
   
   
Gym Clothing  
 Athletegyhttps://www.athletegy.com/
  Fourlaps https://www.fourlaps.com/
   
   
Underwear  
 Mack Weldonhttps://mackweldon.com/
 Calvin Kleinhttps://www.calvinklein.us
 Skull and Boneshttps://skullandbones.com/
 2Xisthttps://2xist.com/
  Chulo https://www.chulounderwear.nyc/shop
  C-IN2 New York https://www.c-in2.com/
   
Model: Franco Mayorga (aka Kito). Boxers, Calvin Klein.
Kyle Ehrensberger by Photographer Balthier Corfi.
Model: Leonel. Photographer: Les Cordovi. Trunks, C-IN2 New York.
Model: Kyle Hynick in Times Square, NYC (2019). Photographer: Jade Young. (blog post)
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Mens Underwear (2023): Adam Smith New York’s Saltire Collection

by Andre M.
Mens Underwear (2023): Adam Smith New York’s Saltire Collection

Introduction

Adam Smith New York, a menswear brand based in New York, offers its Saltire Collection. The Scottish Highlands inspires the collection. The brand uses polyester and elastane in the Saltire group for durability and 4-way stretch. There are five styles available:

  • Bikini
  • Briefs
  • Boxer briefs
  • Combo Trunks
  • Trunks.

You can purchase the underwear through the brand’s website and the Men and Underwear Store.

Model Rodolfo Valentino. Photographer Gavin Harrison. (More photos from this photo shoot)
Model: Ulysses Blaanco. Photographer: Fernando Landin

Fabric Composition

Jason Hoeung, the founder of 2Eros and Supawear, made a YouTube video comparing polyester and polyamide (nylon). Jason states that polyester is suitable for daily wear underwear and workouts. Polyamide is ideal for comfortable underwear.

FeaturePolyesterPolyamide (Nylon)
Durable, lightweightYes, smooth feelYes, though gentler and softer on the skin than polyester
Water-resistantYesYes. It absorbs water but dries faster as it is a synthetic material.
Holds color wellYesYes
Easy to washYes, highly stain resistantYes. It absorbs moisture, but it is easy to wash stains away.

In comparison, Calvin Klein combined polyester and polyamide in the CK One. (Note: I own some pairs of the boxer briefs.). The fabric composition of the CK One is 58 percent polyamide, 30 percent polyester, and 12 percent elastane. The fit is close to the body and comfortable; the material is light and flexible. The feel of the fabric is smooth. The color is deep blue (Perth Blue).

If you are interested in the fabrics used in making men’s underwear, see a link located in another blog post.

Saltire Collection

Saltire Collection StyleSizesFabric Composition
BikiniS, M, L, XL78 percent polyester, 22 percent elastane
BriefsS, M, L, XL78 percent polyester, 22 percent elastane
Boxer briefsS, M, L, XL78 percent polyester, 22 percent elastane
Combo trunksS, M, L, XL78 percent polyester, 22 percent elastane
TrunksS, M, L, XL78 percent polyester, 22 percent elastane

You should be aware that the size range is a bit smaller overall for the Saltire Collection than the other Adam Smith collection.

Size Chart

Photo Shoot: Water Polo Athlete and Model Rodolfo Valentino and Photographer Gavin Harrison

Adam Smith’s photo shoot model is Rodolfo Valentino, a water polo athlete from Italy. Rodolfo lives in the United Kingdom.

The photographer is Gavin Harrison.

Location: Leicester, UK.

Photos

Conclusion

Are you looking for a plaid addition to your underwear collection? Give the Saltire Collection a try. If you try the Saltire Collection, drop a comment below and tell us your experience.

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Andrei Gutierrez: Mens Physique Competitor and Fitness Model

by Andre M.
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. Also, you can copy and paste text into DeepL.

Mens Physique

Andrei participated in three mens physique contests in 2021. He is 1.70 meters tall (5 feet 6 inches).

  • 4th place Mens Physique Class 1.70 m Mr, México 2022
  • Overall, Mens Physique Mr Aguascalientes 2022
  • Fifth place Mens Physique Class 1.70 Mr. México 2021
  • Overall champion, Mens Physique Mr. Aguascalientes 2021
  • Mens Physique Novice 1.70 Camp Nal 2021
Photographer: Chris Femat. Board shorts, Ulises Moreno, Mexico.

Andrei’s Social Media

Andrei is active on Instagram (IG).

Andrei’s Photo Shoots

Chris Femat

(Instagram and YouTube)

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.

Photographer: Chris Femat. Board shorts, Ulises Moreno, Mexico.

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Mens Underwear for Workouts

by Andre M.
Mens Underwear for Workouts

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.

Fashion YouTuber Marcel Floruss reviews several trunks that he uses for his workouts.

YouTuber Marcel Floruss
YouTuber and Personal Trainer Bremen Menelli.

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.

FabricFabric Qualities
CottonNatural fabric, eco friendly
BambooNatural fabric, eco friendly
ModalSmooth feel, luxurious
PolyesterPerformance and allows vibrant colors for prints.
TactelPerformance, 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.)

Model: Jose Manuel Gonzalez Fernandez. Photographer: Adrian C. Martin.
Adam Smith Sports Collection StyleSizesFabric Composition
Short TrunksS, M, L, XL90 percent polyester, 10 percent elastane
Long TrunksS, M, L, XL90 percent polyester, 10 percent elastane
Workout TrunksS, M, L, XL93 percent polyester, 7 percent elastane
Mesh Combo TrunksS, M, L, XL93 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

Adam Smith size chart for its sports collection underwear.

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.

Photo by Stevan Reyes.
Jordan Morello works out. Shorts, Hammocks by Shortys Apparel.

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).

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NYC Portrait Photographer: Rob Anthony

by Andre M.
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.

Model: Mark Delannoy
Model: Jaidus.
Model: S. Marshall
Model: Leonardo Britto.
Model: Christian Birkenberger

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.

Model: Vince Aldiere.
Model: Vince Aldiere
Model: Vince Aldiere

Alexe Restivo Lage and Mariano Lage

Alexe Restivo Lage is a model who lives in Massachusetts. (He has a twin brother, Mariano.)

Model: Mariano Lage
Twin brothers: Mariano Lage and Alexe Restivo
Model: Alexe Restivo

Baxter Linn

Baxter Linn is a bodybuilder, model, and cinematographer. He has chiseled his physique with years of workouts and good eating habits.

Model: Baxter Linn
Model: Baxter Linn
Model: Baxter Linn
Model: Baxter Linn

Victor Del Rio

Victor Del Rio is an actor based in New York City.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CM5o_6fp_Te/
Model: Victor Del Rio
Model: Victor Del Rio

Eugenio Fernandez Gino

Eugenio Fernandez Gino is a photographer and model. Eugenio is from Venezuela.

Model: Eugenio Fernandez Gino

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.

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Men’s Underwear 2023: Walking Jack’s Ash Collection

by Andre M.
Men’s Underwear 2023: 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

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.

See also a post on the Ash Collection with Roger Zacha.

Model: Alejandro. Photographer: Adrian C. Martin.

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 is 6.50 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.

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 with the Walking Jack brand? What style of men’s underwear is your favorite and why? Tell me in the comment section.

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Ultimate Guide (2023): Clothing for Bodybuilders

by Andre M.
Ultimate Guide (2023): Clothing for Bodybuilders

Table of Contents

Kyle Ehrensberger by NYC Photographer Eduardo Fermin

Athletic Physique Brands in Post

Oliver Prochazka, classic physique competitor, Slovakia.
Alessandro Cavagnola, wearing Tailored Athlete´s athletic fit trousers.
Model: Luis Young. Clothing, Legend London
Model: Cristian Lopez Florez, Colombia. Photographer: Bryan Lopez
Model: Nicolas. Photographer: Eric G. Brown. Shirt: State and Liberty.
Elton Pinto Mota, fitness model. Clothing, Father Sons

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.

Josh Riquelme by Photographer Carlos “Trey” Salazar

(Fit guys like Josh Riquelme, Kyle Ehrensberger, Diego Sechi, 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.)

Kyle Ehrensberger

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.

Andrei Gutierrez, a mens physique competitor from Aguascalientes, México.
Photo by Chris Femat.
Bodybuilders Daniel Kubik and Kay Gedan.
Fitness Coach Chris Roberts. Photographer: Joseph Sinclair.
Yayu Espararza
Model: Oliver Prochazka, classic physique competitor. He won the 2022 Grand Prix Slovakia.
Model: Oliver Prochazka, classic physique competitor.
Model: Oliver Prochazka, classic physique competitor.
WBFF Pro Fitness Model Diego Sechi. Photo by Mark Jenkins.
Youtuber and Model: Benjamin Ahlblad. T-shirt, Father Sons.

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

JacketDark grey suit
ShirtsWhite dress shirt, casual button-down shirt, t-shirt
PantsDress pants, casual pants (chinos), dark denim jeans
OuterwearLeather jacket, lightweight jacket, overshirt, topcoat
ShoesLeather boots, dress shoes, white or black leather sneakers
AccessoriesWatch, bracelet, leather belt

Denim Jeans for Muscular Thighs

Jordan Morello, a social media personality, online trainer, and owner of Shortys Apparel, enjoys leg day and built hard-won thigh and hip muscles. He tried on four pairs of denim jeans to see which pair suited his weight-trainer thighs the best.

Jordan ranked the jeans he modeled in the video as follows:

There are also jeans available from many of the clothing brands for bodybuilders in the next section.

Model: Richard Duchon. Clothing, Legend London.
Model: Ricardo Orozco. Photographer: Aldo Vazquez.

Clothing Brands for Bodybuilders

The goal is to find wardrobe essential pieces that are made for bodybuilder physiques.

Several brands focus on this unique fashion niche.

Model: IFBB Pro (Mens Physique) Andrei Deiu. Clothing, floral shirt, Father Sons.

Wiehenstahl

Brand Sizing

The sizes for the brand’s shirts are based on chest circumference and abdominal girth.

LevelChest Circumference [cm |in]Abdominal Girth [cm |in]
1105 – 110 | 41 1/3 – 43 1/378-92 | 30 ¼ – 36 ¼
2111 – 115 | 43 ¾ – 45 ¼83 -97 | 32 2/3 – 38 ¼
3116 – 121 | 45 2/3 – 47 2/388 – 102 | 33 2/3 – 38 ¼
4122 – 126 | 48 – 49 2/393 – 107 | 36 2/3 – 42 ¼
5127 – 133 | 50 – 52 1/398 – 112 | 38 ½ – 44
Shirt Length

The shirt lengths are based on a bodybuilder’s height.

Shirt LengthBodybuilder’s Height
ShortUp to 177 cm | 5 feet, 10 inches
NormalFrom 177 cm | 5 feet, 10 inches to 6 feet, 1 inch
LangFrom 186 cm | 6 feet, 1 inch +

The brand offers three versions of a dress shirt and one denim shirt. The cost is 89 euros.

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
Model: Ash “Ozzy” Edelman

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”

Model: Romane Lanceford
Model: Kwame Duah

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

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.

IFBB Pro (Classic Physique) Laszlo Kiraly. Shirt. Tapered Menswear.

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