Men’s plus size shirts and other garments - A different perspective

Many grown up men today, who were by their own admission - bigger as compared to other children in their younger days claim that they had to shop in the adult’s section instead of the kids' section due to the lack of options. They say ‘fashion for a big guy wasn’t a thing at all’. But we are in 2018 now, aren’t we? Then why is still fashion not a thing for bigger guys.

In a survey conducted by a popular fashion magazine, about 75% of plus size people agreed that they want to dress better but the lack of options and creativity in their size leaves them frustrated.

In this age of social media, everyone is faced with a constant pressure of looking their best at all times. Just because people choose to eat an extra burger and fries, doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t find clothes they like and feel comfortable in.

Most of the brands making men's plus size shirts have come up with reasons why they cannot produce the clothes expected of them. They claim that the problem that stops them from going all out with creativity is the limited demand for these clothes. It is a fair argument but the world has been catering to the needs of the minority since the beginning of time, so this small sacrifice for by the way an ever growing audience shouldn’t be very hard.

Secondly, it is also fair to say that plus size people have varied body shapes. Some people have bigger chests while others have bigger arms, hence it becomes difficult to be inclusive of all the shapes, hence they make a loose fitting garment which will cater to many people at the same time. Having said that it can also be argued that plus size women fashion has been in place for a very long time and is improving by the minute.

Even if we leave the creativity aside, the basic thing that is finding plus size clothes is a task in itself as many brands don’t even make up to 4xl shirts in India, which only leaves an option of online shopping but that is even a bigger disappointment. Big size shirts online in India is a rare sight. So, if you actually look at it some people don’t even find clothes of their size, let alone fancy clothes. This condition is really thought-provoking.

A research has confirmed that most men have a disposable income 50% higher than women. So, they do have cash in their wallets to spend and are willing to as well. It is really a brand’s loss if they choose not to milk on this large plus size men audience which is growing by the minute.