Jacked dudes who go hard in the gym know that suits can be hard work. But Henry Cavill – with his Herculean shoulders and titan biceps – has proven time and time again that he can make a suit work on a Superman frame. And now, he might’ve found his finest Big Guy Suit™ yet.
At Jimmy Kimmel Live, the Argylle star rolled up in a navy suit. But this wasn’t just any ol’ navy suit. For one thing, it’s single-breasted, which is the go-to style for all the hench guys out there. Why? Because double-breasted jackets draw the eye across, and can give off a shorter and wider look. Which, understandably, is the last thing you want if you’re the sort of guy who counts macros.
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Cavill’s also went for a blazer with minimal padding to show off how broad his shoulders are (too much and you start to look a bit mob villain). And even though he’s left it unbuttoned, it’s still slightly cinched around the waist area to the hallowed upside down triangle physique. What’s more, the entire two-piece is actually detailed with very subtle pinstriping, which can make you look even taller.
Cavill then layered this on top of a khaki shirt (with the top two buttons undone, of course), and he jumped into his fave pair of Chelsea boots. It’s a style that he’s worn many, many times across many, many press tours over the years, and with the pre-aged charm and that slight heel, it’s something that’ll work for everyone.
Wearing a suit can be tough when you’re ripped. But that shouldn’t stop you from doing it. So look to Henry Cavill for a tailoring hack, and give that hard won rig the tailoring it deserves (oh, and get some advice on deadlifting while you’re at it).